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In this chapter, after a brief introduction, we discuss the potential of natural gas as a form of automotive energy in China. The exploration, production, consumption, import, storage, transportation, and distribution of natural gas in China are comprehensively reviewed, and the development of coal-based synthetic natural gas is also discussed. Following this, we provide our perspectives on the supply and demand of natural gas and the potential for its use as a source of automotive energy in China. Then, we propose policy suggestions for developing the main technological pathways, including compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, liquefied natural gas (LNG) vehicles, and gas to liquids, based on an analysis of their technical features, development status in China and abroad, technological performance, and supporting conditions.
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In the original reference, the unit is dollars/ton (2007), which has been converted into renminbi (RMB) at the 2009 exchange rate.
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- CCS
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CO2 capture and sequestration
- CNG
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Compressed natural gas
- GTL
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Gas to liquids
- LNG
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Liquefied natural gas
- LPG
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Liquefied petroleum gas
- SNG
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Synthetic natural gas
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Linwei, M., Dan, G., Weiqi, L., Zheng, L. (2013). Natural Gas. In: Sustainable Automotive Energy System in China. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-36847-9_6
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