Pros and Cons of Gasoline-to-Gas Vehicle Conversion

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KaiDella
07/29/25 9:57am
The following is a detailed analysis of the pros and cons of gasoline-to-gas vehicle conversion: 1. Advantages: More economical, as the price of natural gas is lower, resulting in lower per-mile costs compared to gasoline vehicles. More environmentally friendly, as natural gas produces significantly less pollution from production to transportation and final usage compared to gasoline. 2. Disadvantages: Reduced range and weaker performance. Since natural gas is a gaseous fuel, its combustion expansion and work capacity are lower than gasoline, leading to a noticeable decrease in engine power compared to using gasoline. Additionally, natural gas vehicles carry less fuel, resulting in shorter driving ranges than gasoline vehicles. Takes up space and adds weight.
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