Evtikhi Machavariani
Candidate of Technical Sciences, Professor, Georgian Technical University
Ivane Beroshvili
Candidate of Technical Sciences, Head of the Scientific-Educational-Engineering Center of Thermal Engineering, Georgian Technical University
Jumber Iosebidze
Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Motor Transport and Logistics, Georgian Technical University
Abstract
The report substantiates the predominant contribution of motor transport to the pollution of the atmosphere with harmful emissions, both in general and in Georgia in particular. It is stated that one of the ways to correct this situation in many developed countries of the world is considered to be the replacement of liquid motor fuel with natural gas. This is clearly seen in the abundance of legislative acts and resolutions issued by the governments of these countries, which encourage vehicle owners and owners of relevant infrastructure to increase the number of motor vehicles powered by natural gas.
A comparison of liquid and gaseous fuels in terms of the number of harmful emissions is presented and the specific conditions that must be taken into account in the process of converting vehicles powered by liquid fuel to natural gas are listed. Both the positive and negative sides of converting motor vehicles from liquid fuel to natural gas are presented.
The final part of the report expresses the hope that familiarization with the presented material will help both vehicle owners and those working in management positions to be convinced of the benefits of replacing liquid fuel with natural gas in motor vehicles and to take appropriate measures, which will contribute to the sustainable development process of Georgia.
Keywords Motor Vehicles, Gasoline, Natural Gas.
JEL: Q52; Q42; R41
DOI: 10.52244/c2025.40
The article is in Georgian.
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