Technology Demonstration of Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Gasoline Fueled Ford F-150 Series Bifuel Prep Vehicles at Ft. Hood, TX

Abstract

Problems and Objectives: A technology demonstration of Ford F-150 series bi-fueled COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) or gasoline Qualified Vehicle Modifier (QVM) vehicles was conducted at Ft. Hood, Texas. This Tank Automotive/Armaments Command sponsored effort was in support of Section 400-AA of the Alternative Motor Act (AMFA) of 1988, the Clean Air Act (CAA) Amendments of 1990, and the Energy Policy Act of 1992. The objectives of the program were to demonstrate the acceptability of alternative-fueled- vehicles in a Department of Defense (DOD) U.S. Army activity in support of installation operations, to quantify vehicle performance and fuel economy, and to assess exhaust emissions using CNG and gasoline fuel in selected vehicles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA394316

Entities

People

  • R. A. Alvarez

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alternative Fuels
  • Carbon Monoxide
  • Compressed Natural Gas
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dielectric Gases
  • Fuel Systems
  • Fuels
  • Gases
  • Material Degradation Processes
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Natural Gas
  • Personnel Management
  • Petroleum
  • Research Facilities
  • Standards
  • Test Vehicles
  • Thermal Efficiency

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Engineering.
  • Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Technology.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.