ORNL study finds best current use of natural gas for cars is efficient production of electricity for EVs
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 24, 2014
If CNG were to be eventually used in hybrids, the advantage of the electric generation/EV option shrinks. The WTW analysis focused solely on the fuel-motive power cycle, disregarding the vehicle cycle—i.e., The analysis did not address the vehicle cycle cradle-to-grave energy use for batteries and CNG tanks.
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