This content is not included in
your SAE MOBILUS subscription, or you are not logged in.
The Development of Ford's Natural Gas Powered Ranger
Technical Paper
852277
Annotation ability available
Sector:
Language:
English
Abstract
Operation of America's first factory built vehicles modified to operate on natural gas began in April, 1984, when Ford Motor Company delivered the first of 27 specially equipped 1984 Ranger pickup trucks to 25 major utility and natural gas related companies in the United States and Canada. In addition to the fuel system, modifications to these test vehicles include a 12.8:1 compression ratio engine and a unique distributor calibration to provide performance similar to the gasoline powered vehicle. The fuel tanks are significantly more expensive than gasoline tanks and remain one of the major cost issues with a natural gas powered vehicle. There are however, no unresolvable technological issues that would prevent motor vehicles from operating economically and efficiently on natural gas.
Authors
Citation
Adams, T., "The Development of Ford's Natural Gas Powered Ranger," SAE Technical Paper 852277, 1985.Also In
References
- “The Detroit Decision” May 1982 28-29 31 32
- Giles, W. “Valve Problems With Lead Free Gasoline” SAE Paper 710368 October 1970
- Kent, W. L. Finnigan, F. T. “The Effect of Some Fuel and Operating Parameters on Exhaust Valve Seat Wear” SAE Paper 710673 August 1971
- Giles, W. S. Updike, S. H. “Influence of Low Lead Fuels on Exhaust Valve Performance” SAE Paper 710674 August 1971
- Rashidi, M. Massoudi, M. S. “The Use of Gas Engines for Motor Vehicles in Oil Exporting Countries” SAE Paper 770145 February 1977
- Fleming, R. D. Bechtold, R. L. “Natural Gas (Methane). Synthetic Natural Gas and Liquified Petroleum Gases as Fuels for Transportation” SAE Paper 820959 August 1982