Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor

This study compares the environmental impacts of diesel and LNG-powered tractors under varying loads, by utilizing a cost-effective measurement system on the ZalaZONE Proving Ground. The same test cycles and scenarios were conducted with both trucks simultaneously on the closed test track modules an...

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Main Authors: Balázs Baráth, Márton Jagicza, Gergő Sütheö, Gábor László Tóth
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Published: MDPI AG 2024-11-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/17
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description This study compares the environmental impacts of diesel and LNG-powered tractors under varying loads, by utilizing a cost-effective measurement system on the ZalaZONE Proving Ground. The same test cycles and scenarios were conducted with both trucks simultaneously on the closed test track modules and the research highlights LNG’s advantages in reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, particularly under lower load conditions. This innovative approach, based on the fuel consumption rather than expensive exhaust gas analyzers, underscores LNG’s potential in meeting EU emission targets. The results support LNG as a competitive and sustainable alternative to diesel, promoting greener freight transport solutions for the future.
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spelling doaj-art-7b176f9741b349c9803ef07e81dddbac2025-08-20T02:00:41ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-11-017911710.3390/engproc2024079017Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered TractorBalázs Baráth0Márton Jagicza1Gergő Sütheö2Gábor László Tóth3Zalaegerszeg Innovation Park, Széchenyi István University, H-8900 Zalaegerszeg, HungaryZalaegerszeg Innovation Park, Széchenyi István University, H-8900 Zalaegerszeg, HungaryZalaegerszeg Innovation Park, Széchenyi István University, H-8900 Zalaegerszeg, HungaryZalaegerszeg Innovation Park, Széchenyi István University, H-8900 Zalaegerszeg, HungaryThis study compares the environmental impacts of diesel and LNG-powered tractors under varying loads, by utilizing a cost-effective measurement system on the ZalaZONE Proving Ground. The same test cycles and scenarios were conducted with both trucks simultaneously on the closed test track modules and the research highlights LNG’s advantages in reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions, particularly under lower load conditions. This innovative approach, based on the fuel consumption rather than expensive exhaust gas analyzers, underscores LNG’s potential in meeting EU emission targets. The results support LNG as a competitive and sustainable alternative to diesel, promoting greener freight transport solutions for the future.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/17freight transportLNGconsumptionCO<sub>2</sub> emissionalternative fuel
spellingShingle Balázs Baráth
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Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
Engineering Proceedings
freight transport
LNG
consumption
CO<sub>2</sub> emission
alternative fuel
title Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
title_full Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
title_fullStr Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
title_full_unstemmed Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
title_short Examination of the Load’s Effect on Fuel Consumption and CO<sub>2</sub> Emissions, in the Case of a Diesel and LNG Powered Tractor
title_sort examination of the load s effect on fuel consumption and co sub 2 sub emissions in the case of a diesel and lng powered tractor
topic freight transport
LNG
consumption
CO<sub>2</sub> emission
alternative fuel
url https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/79/1/17
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