The use of alternative fuels is considered to be an effective measure to meet strict emissions regulations of particulate matter (PM) and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ). In response to these requirements, emissions data from inuse alternative fuel and diesel-powered heavy-duty vehicles have been measured and collected from 32 transit agencies in 17 states using the two West Virginia University (WVU) transportable heavy-duty vehicle emissions testing laboratories (THDVETLs). More than 600 tests have been performed on over 300 buses and heavy trucks operating on alternative fuels such as natural gas, methanol, and ethanol and also operating on conventional fuel diesel. Regulated emissions of PM, NO x , carbon monoxide (CO), and total hydrocarbon (HC) have been measured and analyzed. In this study, emissions data from alternative fuel buses and diesel control buses are carefully compared. The results show that natural gas, methanol, and ethanol have a strong potential to reduce PM and NO x emissions levels.
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