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Old 11-25-2012, 02:25 AM   #21 (permalink)
It's all about Diesel
 
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Originally Posted by euromodder View Post
Even with diesel prices in the 8 USD/gal region, a CNG / diesel conversion can still be uneconomical. Over here, they only convert long haul trucks & vans (Int'l courriers style).

If you can start with an inefficient diesel engine and do lots of miles it could work out.
CNG tanks take a lot of weight and cargo space, not so good as it may appear.

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