Does Converting a Car to Natural Gas Have Significant Impacts?
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Analysis of the impacts of converting a car to natural gas: Positive impacts: More economical: The price of natural gas is lower, and vehicles running on gas have lower per-mile costs compared to fuel-powered vehicles. More environmentally friendly: Compared to fuel, natural gas produces much less pollution from production to transportation and final usage, making it far more eco-friendly. Negative impacts: Lower range and reduced power: Since natural gas is a gaseous fuel, its combustion expansion capability is inferior to gasoline, resulting in a noticeable drop in engine power compared to using gasoline. Additionally, natural gas vehicles carry less fuel, leading to shorter driving ranges than fuel-powered vehicles. Space consumption and added weight: Most natural gas vehicles today are converted from traditional fuel-powered cars, often retaining the original fuel system. During conversion, large steel cylinders are typically secured in the trunk using metal frames, occupying significant storage space. This also increases the vehicle's weight, naturally raising energy consumption.