Matt Grimaldi wrote: > > >So I found a deal on a van that runs on natural > >gas. >
Erik Reuter wrote: > > So, how far do you have to drive to fill up the > tank with natural gas, compared to the nearest > gasoline station? > Well they're not on every other corner like gasoline stations, but there's about 50 or so refueling stations in the LA/Orange County area, so it's not that terrible an inconvenience. Another caveat is that the compressed air tanks don't hold as many gasoline gallon equivalents (gge) as would be normal for a vehicle that size. Whereas a normal van would have a 22-30 gal. gas tank, mine holds 14.5 gge, making my range on a full tank somewhere around 180-200 miles. Normally this is not a problem, as there are several refilling stations along my normal haunts, and I have a list of all the public-access refilling stations around the state. I just have to be aware of the fuel situation and whether there are any stations where I'm going. As far as performance, however, it uses the same type of engine as a normal auto, just with the ultra-clean burning natural gas. I get comparable accelleration, etc. to the gasoline version. -- Matt _______________________________________________ http://www.mccmedia.com/mailman/listinfo/brin-l
