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Application of liquefied natural gas in road traffic in the Republic of Croatia

Over the years, liquefied natural gas (LNG) increasingly entered as a fuel in road and maritime traffic, and it is slowly entering railroad traffic as well. This trend was inspired by the state administrations of some countries, international organizations that, in liquefied natural gas, see a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to diesel. A number of infrastructural projects, which are representing the basis for the widespread use of LNG in different transport branches have been launched around the world. This paper presents the use of LNG as a fuel in heavy trucks, possible application and security of use along with economic and ecological aspects. Beside that, the LNG filling stations for road vehicles and LNG heavy trucks are also described and the paper brings comparative analysis of diesel heavy trucks and LNG heavy truck with the conclusion that using LNG as propellant fuel has many advantages over the use of other conventional fuels. Despite the higher prices of the road vehicles that are using LNG, in the long run they are more affordable than the classic diesel vehicles. In addition to cost-effectiveness, the use of road vehicles that are using LNG reduces CO2 emissions and supports the strategic goals of the European Union as well as the energy goals of the Republic of Croatia.

LNG ; alternative fuels ; heavy trucks ; road transport

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