SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Gold/Mining/Energy : Alternative Fuel Systems ATF:VSE
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: mariner who wrote (505)3/29/1998 10:26:00 PM
From: bc  Read Replies (1) of 4605
 
Hi Mariner:

Regarding your questions on whether CNG is economically feasible one scenario is as follows:

The higher the fuel consumption, the faster the payback period. Yes indeed,the switch to alternative fuel is economically feasible.
1 metre cubed of Natural gas = a litre diesel fuel

The price of CNG & diesel will vary but in one example:

On board price of 1 metre cubed of natural gas = $0.17
On board price of one litre diesel = $0.47
On Board price differential = $0.30

At fuel consumption of 25,000 litres per year diesel cost per year = $11,750

With an AFS Duel Fuel Kit, assuming 25% diesel and 75% natural gas, cost per
year = $6,124

Savings per year = $5,626

Average years to payout = 1.4 years.

Natural gas makes sense on an economic basis as well as an environmental basis. ATF has purposely targeted large vehicles and large fleets which have the most to gain and where the payback time is very short.

Hope this helps,

Regards,

Bonnie
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2026 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News