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What is bi-fuel Volvo?

What is bi-fuel Volvo?

Several of Volvo’s car models feature Bi-Fuel engines, running on methane with petrol as back up, a combination that offers benefits to consumer and environment alike. The five-cylinder 2.4-litre Bi-Fuel engine for the Volvo S80, Volvo V70 and Volvo S60 is powered by methane (natural gas or biogas).

Can we use CNG in heavy duty diesel engine?

One option to achieve higher power density for heavy-duty natural gas engines is to inject natural gas at a high pressure directly into the cylinder at the end of the compression stroke, similar to a conventional diesel engine.

Is car tax cheaper with LPG?

On the whole, running an LPG car costs approximately a third less than a petrol only car. However, that doesn’t take into account the cost of converting the car. LPG burns cleaner though so you can pay less car tax. Second hand LPG cars can be cheaper when compared to equivalent petrol models.

Is CNG good for diesel engine?

Let’s talk about which fuel is better – CNG vs Petrol vs Diesel Car!…CNG vs Petrol vs Diesel: PROS.

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Go Green Gas – best for the environment. Long-term running as compared to Petrol or CNG No degrading performance of Engine. Lowest Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

Can a car run on both petrol and diesel?

Manufacturers like Maruti Suzuki, Volkswagen, Skoda, Nissan And Renault, on the other hand, offer petrol-only cars now. Only a few models within a Rs 10 lakh budget are still offered with both petrol and diesel engines.

How do I convert my diesel truck to CNG?

Diesel To CNG CNG Heavy vehicle

  1. Disassemble engine.
  2. Checking components and replace as necessary.
  3. Modify pistons for gas use.
  4. Modify cylinder head for spark plugs.
  5. Reassemble engine.
  6. Install throttle body, ignition system, gas mixer.
  7. Tuning of the engine (fuel and ignition).

Can CNG be used instead of diesel?

It can be used in place of petrol (gasoline), diesel fuel, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). CNG combustion produces fewer undesirable gases than the aforementioned fuels.

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