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

摘要

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.