Not on coal, but they do run on natural gas. As Ryan has mentioned few countries do use gas to power vehicles. read more
First, shale gas is natural gas produced from shale so, yes to both of those. Autos will also run on LPG. In all of these situations modifications must be made to the auto’s fuel system. read more
When cars were initially gaining traction, the technology for capturing, transporting, and storing natural gas was not very well-developed. Natural gas is a slippery bugger that is difficult to use without elastomeric seals, gas compressors, high-pressure pipework, and so forth. read more
ChaPTer 6: COal, NaTUral gas, Tar saNds FUEL PROS CONS COMMENTS Coal 2 Low cost and plentiful; easy to transport. Produces more CO 2 than any other fuel; acid rain SO ; smoke, ash need disposal; mining methods are destructive. “Clean” coal extracts only SO 2; CO 2 still produced. SO mixed with O becomes SO 3 which reacts with water, becoming acid rain. read more