Hi Tech Diesel Engines discussion ABC Radio

I think you may have told us too late, going on the time you posted this thread, don't you think, or maybe you put the wrong day down and it's tonight at 7.30pm.

Hi tech diesels and hybrib vehicle are the future, and like or not we'll have to get used too it.

Baz.

Heard it about 4 30 am today. Did not realise how far fuel technology & engine design have come. A B double running on CNG saves about $150 on a 850 km run - tho i guess taxes make up a lot of that. Much lower emissions though.
Standard diesel engine apparently - still carries it as backup.
Worth downloading from the ABC web site if you have not heard.
Max

Any idea what the name of the show is?

Just helps with searching for the pod cast

Regards

Rolande

Hi Phil,

I'll have to track down the transcript. I'm currently running a program evaluating a test fleet of prime movers running Caterpillar C-15 engines running with gas substitution. A few issues with EMS limitations of current system; however the future for gas usage for the Australian transport inductry looks very promising. The infrastructure to support this is in the process of being rolled out so expect to see changes soon. LNG is preferred due to mass of fuel stored, allowing for practical use for most haulage operators. LNG is converted to CNG via onboard heat exchanger. Looks pretty cool seeing the trucks fitted up with cryogenic tanks - the future!

Hugh