Compressed Natural Gas - delivery???
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Compressed Natural Gas - delivery???
My camp mates and I have a chance to green our mutant vehicle by switching to a compressed natural gas vehicle. Only BIG problem is . . . can't just store CNG like diesel (in cans).
Does anyone know of a CNG delivery service? (like rural areas get propane)
Found the CNG station in Reno (google) but that is too far away to actually let us USE the vehicle during the week. (only make it there are back)
Does anyone know of a CNG delivery service? (like rural areas get propane)
Found the CNG station in Reno (google) but that is too far away to actually let us USE the vehicle during the week. (only make it there are back)
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if you're vehicle's been approved, you might want to contact the DMV & see if there's an approved CNG vendor the Bmorg has.
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I think CNG and Propane are two entirely different beasts.
I suggest doing some research to find out how far a tank of CNG will get you and then compare that to the hypothetical amount you want to be operating the MV. It may come down to hours of operation instead of miles driven.
Knowing that will allow you to make a decision regarding the necessity of refueling.
Make sure to have the <CNG> sticker on the back of the MV because CNG canisters are incredibly dangerous if their surroundings are on fire.
I suggest doing some research to find out how far a tank of CNG will get you and then compare that to the hypothetical amount you want to be operating the MV. It may come down to hours of operation instead of miles driven.
Knowing that will allow you to make a decision regarding the necessity of refueling.
Make sure to have the <CNG> sticker on the back of the MV because CNG canisters are incredibly dangerous if their surroundings are on fire.
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"Green" your mutant vehicle? Shut the hell up. No one NEEDS a mutant vehicle, if you really gave a shit about being green for real and not just in the feel-good artificial way you'd simply not HAVE a mutant vehicle.
Having a truck drive out to the playa to fill your CNG is a net increase in total emissions.
Just drive the goddamm thing. If you really want to make a difference, green your transpo for the other 51 weeks and forget about this extremely insignificant thing.
Having a truck drive out to the playa to fill your CNG is a net increase in total emissions.
Just drive the goddamm thing. If you really want to make a difference, green your transpo for the other 51 weeks and forget about this extremely insignificant thing.
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Thank you everybody for the speedy replies. Agreed, CNG is not same as propane. (that would have made my life easier)
[quote="Token"]You want to go diesel --> CNG?
Why?
Doing this reduces fuel efficiency quite a bit, despite the high compression ratio. [/quote]
There is no conversion, there are two vehicle options. Agreed CNG isn't the best fuel for vehicles however, since the USA has lots of and lots of it, it would keep us from invading foreign countries and drilling for oil in a mile of water until we figure out what is best.
Might just have to go diesel, but the CHG bus is so much better!
P.S. not trying to start a political debate just looking for some CNG delivery on the playa
[quote="Token"]You want to go diesel --> CNG?
Why?
Doing this reduces fuel efficiency quite a bit, despite the high compression ratio. [/quote]
There is no conversion, there are two vehicle options. Agreed CNG isn't the best fuel for vehicles however, since the USA has lots of and lots of it, it would keep us from invading foreign countries and drilling for oil in a mile of water until we figure out what is best.
Might just have to go diesel, but the CHG bus is so much better!
P.S. not trying to start a political debate just looking for some CNG delivery on the playa
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Judging by the number of LNG ports being planned, this may not be relevant.SunnyBelmont wrote:Agreed CNG isn't the best fuel for vehicles however, since the USA has lots of and lots of it
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LOL! That would be even better than the old leaded gas!(loved that smell as a kid, hmmm, explains a lot!) I guess I should have clarified on my earlier comment. A lot of the propane companies also deal in CNG, My neighbor is actually in tight with one of the propane suppliers out there. I'll ask him about it tonight.mudpuppy000 wrote:Not sure what all that salt would do to the engine, but bacon biodiesel would be awesome. I'd ride behind just to smell the exhaust.
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The "crack truck" is only for large installations and DPW infrastructure, you can't get refills for your motorhome or your BBQ cans from it.LostinReno wrote:There are propane trucks on the playa. I'm not sure if they are there by appointment or if they will fill whomever. Of course I can't for the life of me remember which company it is. I'm sure someone will pipe up...One Eye perhaps??
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