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Feature   October 1, 2000   by CARS Magazine

What Price Performance?

The U.S. Department of Energy's National Renewable Energy Laboratory has tested several NG vehicles, including a popular OEM vehicle, the Dodge B2500 van. Performance results show a modest reduction c...


The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has tested several NG vehicles, including a popular OEM vehicle, the Dodge B2500 van. Performance results show a modest reduction compared to the gasoline model. The 1999 model tested used carbon-fibre wrapped steel cylinders holding 75 litre equivalents of natural gas at 3600 psi. Cylinders were installed below the load floor for no loss of useable cargo volume; the Ram B2500 NGV delivered a range of 300 to 500 km per fill. The Ram van tested was fitted with a 5.2L V-8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission.

Dodge B2500 Ram Van
Natural GasGasoline
Acceleration
0-60 mph
(sec)13.510.2
40-60 mph,
(sec)7.314.9
1/4 mile time,
(sec)19.5617.9
1/4 speed71.777.8
(mph)
Fuel Economy
City (mpg)10.611.8
Highway (mpg)14.214.9

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