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US 2021/0070167 A1Published application
Alternative fuel system
OwnerTony Matijevich, Mark Matijevich +1inventors
InventorsTony Matijevich, Mark Matijevich, Terry McCrea
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Abstract
An apparatus and a method are provided for an alternative fuel system, comprising a plurality of fuel tank assemblies interconnected with fuel lines; the plurality of fuel tank assemblies comprising a CNG fuel tank and a fuel tank shield; wherein a first and second fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately in front of a rear wheel assembly, and a third fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately behind the rear wheel assembly.
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An alternative fuel system, comprising:
- a plurality of fuel tank assemblies interconnected with fuel lines;
- the plurality of fuel tank assemblies comprising a CNG fuel tank and a fuel tank shield;
- wherein a first and second fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately in front of a rear wheel assembly, and a third fuel tank assembly is disposed immediately behind the rear wheel assembly.
A method of converting a gasoline-powered motor vehicle to a natural gas vehicle, comprising:
- reviewing the chassis and body specifications of the motor vehicle so as to ensure optimal system integration;
- optimizing the design and layout of an alternative fuel system to match a customer specification;
- removing an OEM fuel system;
- installing a plurality of fuel tanks configured to house a natural gas and corresponding high and low pressure fuel lines;
- installation of safety equipment, where the safety equipment comprises one or more gravel shields configured to protect the fuel tanks;
- and
- performing at least a first diagnostic test of the fuel system to ensure proper drivability.
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