Most widespread truck fuel systems in Latvia
2011
Mistris, J., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia) | Birzietis, G., Latvia Univ. of Agriculture, Jelgava (Latvia)
According to a respective European Directive, it is now very important to use biofuels in transport as much as possible. Despite that, many studies on the use of biofuels in vehicles are done; the general increase in the share of biofuels in total fuel consumption is mostly achieved by compulsory admixture of biofuel to fossil fuel. In order to perform further studies on the use of biofuels in the existing vehicle fleet in Latvia, it is necessary to define the more widespread vehicle fuel system. In previous studies, the most widespread car fuel systems in Latvia were identified. Overall, 91588 trucks are registered in Latvia as per 01 January 2010, and only 51431 of them are suitable for road traffic. Some trucks of specific brand and model year are more popular and widespread in Latvia than others, and many trucks at the same time have similar or same fuel systems. The objective of this study is to determine the most widespread engine fuel systems for trucks in Latvia. The study is based on the analysis of the Road Traffic Safety Authority data, specific truck model manuals and information provided by car dealers.
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