奥迪全系自学手册（SSP）：ssp373_gb.pdfVIP

Service Training Self-study Programme 373 EcoFuel Natural Gas Drive in Touran and Caddy Design and Function Why natural gas? Driving with natural gas relieves the burden on the This self-study programme describes the design and environment. function of vehicles for natural gas operation. The The emissions of carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide petrol mode in natural gas vehicles is only slightly are reduced by over 50%. Furthermore, when natural different to when you drive vehicles that run gas is burnt, the amount of carbon dioxide produced exclusively on petrol. is 20-25% less than with conventional petrol engines. Also, from an economic viewpoint, driving a natural gas vehicle is a serious alternative because of the rising petrol and diesel prices. You will find basic information on the topic of natural gas in self-study programme no. 262 “Natural gas — an alternative fuel for motor vehicles”. S373_064 NEW Important Note The self-study programme shows the design For current testing, adjustment and and function of new developments. repair instructions, refer to the relevant The contents will not be updated. service literature. 2 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .