Dual Powered Gas/Propane Yukon XT4

Ever been curious about propane powered vehicles? Join us as we take a look at a dual powered Gas/Propane Yukon XT4 and explore the world of propane powered vehicles.
A natural gas vehicle (NGV) is an alternative fuel vehicle that uses compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). Natural gas vehicles should not be confused with autogas vehicles powered by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), mainly propane, a fuel with a fundamentally different composition.
In a natural-gas-powered vehicle, energy is released by the combustion of methane gas (CH4) fuel with oxygen (O2) from the air to form carbon dioxide (CO2) and water vapor (H2O) in an internal combustion engine. Methane is the cleanest burning hydrocarbon, and many contaminants present in natural gas are removed at the source. Existing gasoline-powered vehicles may be converted to run on CNG or LNG and can be dedicated (running only on natural gas) or bi-fuel (running on either gasoline or natural gas). Diesel engines for heavy trucks and buses can also be converted and can be dedicated with the addition of new heads containing spark ignition systems, or can be run on a blend of diesel and natural gas, with the primary fuel being natural gas and a small amount of diesel fuel being used as an ignition source. It is also possible to generate energy in a small gas turbine and couple the gas engine or turbine with a small electric battery to create a hybrid electric motor-driven vehicle.
Convenient fuel storage and refueling is a key challenge compared to petrol and diesel vehicles because natural gas is pressurized and liquefied (in case of LNG). The lower energy density of gases compared to liquid fuels is mitigated to a great extent by high compression or gas liquefaction, but requires a trade-off in terms of size/complexity/weight of the storage container and range of the vehicle. Although similar storage technologies may be used for and similar compromises would apply to a hydrogen vehicle as part of a proposed new hydrogen economy, methane as a gaseous fuel is safer than hydrogen due to its lower flammability, low corrosivity, and better leak tightness due to its larger molecular weight, resulting in lower price hardware solutions. Other factors holding back NGV popularization for individual mobility applications, i.e. private vehicles, include the additional weight, unfamiliarity with the technology and lack of refueling infrastructure in some countries due to relatively small demand compared with other petroleum-based fuels such as gasoline and diesel.
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[@question_it_701]

A friend of my had a propane powered F150 in high school in about 1988. It was gutless. This guy is saying the power is equal to that of gas? Wow. Technology has came a long way. He had a toggle switch in the cab, to switch from propane to gas.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Tech has definitely changed sine 1988. Thanks for sharing!

[@vinnygarcia4448]

I would like to install a propane tank as the extra fuel alternative,where is the best shop location where I can install it on my brand new Ford transit?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

@@vinnygarcia4448 thanks for the comment. I would recommend starting by clicking on the link in the description for this company and check with them to see if your Transit is adoptable to propane. Thanks for watching!

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

@@vinnygarcia4448 Google for Vehicle Propane Conversion in you area.

[@vinnygarcia4448]

@@TwoGuysandaRide ok yes thank you i did went to the link you told me I’m going to call tomorrow,I tried today but it’s Sunday I’ll let you know if I need a suggestion,I appreciate it

[@paultrauzzi5360]

For all who are thinking of doing this conversion, I just bought my, Italian made, kit for my 3.L Ford Ranger for $600 During my time in Ukraine, where many have conversions, I met friends who actually do these conversion and charge $1000 for the WHOLE job. $9000 is criminal!

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Ok

[@FeniceNera-ki8mh]

Different market I guess. In some part of Italy, a LPG/CNG conversion costs 450/500 Euro, for "normal cars". If you have to convert 5, 6 inline, V6, V8 will costs a little bit more, and if you want a liquid system so you don't have to drill the intake manifold, you have to pay more. We in Italy have really good companies that makes gas conversion kits. I have an LPG system on my Toyota Yaris XP10 1.0 liter manual, super cheap to run, 60 cent per liter and it's also ecologic.

[@husq450s8]

The company I work for has a fleet of propane “hybrid” trucks. They are broke down all the time and eventually wont run on propane anymore.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for watching

[@rickwyattdotnet]

This is intriguing. Can this work with diesel as well? This seems to be a nice bridge between petrol fuel and EV vehicles.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

It won't work with a Diesel engine as the only fuel. It will work alongside diesel fuel. Propane acts as a catalyst and raises the burn rate of diesel fuel to almost 100 percent and it also will increase boost pressure and horsepower. Thanks for the question

[@drzak0o1]

Diesels in Europe are sometimes converted to CNG.

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

Who the hell was talking about the bastard gas, CNG? We, the adults, are talking about clean, efficient propane.

[@FeniceNera-ki8mh]

@@ShortArmStrongArm CNG is also clean and efficient...

[@ShortArmStrongArm]

@@FeniceNera-ki8mh Bastard Gas is inefficient

[@RealAmerica1776]

Would you be able to fill the vehicle from a 500 gallon residential LP tank? Is there adapters to make that possible?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

I would contact an installer to be sure what your proposing will work, you can click the link in our description below to start. So, that being said, there are adaptors out there for filling your vehicle with propane, but check with some folks that install/convert cars to propane to be sure it’s safe, and reliable. Thanks for watching!

[@handlesR4TrackingU]

Had a 78 Jeep Honcho that ran on propane. Before it was stolen.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Dang! Stolen? That sucks

[@vanessamifflin6640]

How do you prevent it from exploding when in an accident?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for the question. Propane powered vehicles are fitted with safety devices and shut off valves if the the fuel lines are ruptured in an accident. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonflores5225]

For real what if it’s crashed from the rear end

[@krystaldelacruz2010]

Can you still use the vehicle on gas only or needs to be propane an gas all the time ? Can this system be remove to have the vehicle back to stock?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

You can still use only gas or only propane, the two items never mix. Your second question would be best answered by contacting the group we interviewed. Their info is in the description under the video. Thanks for watching!

[@krystaldelacruz2010]

Thank you

[@andrew7720]

How common are the LPG cars and fueling stations in US? A bit? Not at all? In Europe a lot of gasoline cars are converted with bi-fuel LPG kits to run on LPG (and there are also factory specced LPG versions). And at least 50%+ of the gas stations have LPG pumps.

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Very few stations here in the US have LPG. That’s the problem with alternative energy…access. Thanks for sharing

[@johnbalilla1292]

Go to any UHAUL main moving center location they sell LPG

[@josephpadula2283]

Not allowed to use it for vehicular use only non road at uhaul. Not taxed ….

[@MrTrevorDidier]

I have a propane foodtruck that was given to me. I would like to use it for work. It's gutless in general and think adding a gas fuel tank for dual fuel would help. Any tips or advice? Thanks a bunch!!

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for the question. I would recommend checking with a company (link for this company in the video is in the description under the video) that does this type of conversion to see if your vehicle is even a possibility for such a conversion. I know that they only do this on certain vehicles. Hope that helps and thanks for watching!

[@davidjd123]

could you go 100% propane and ditch the gas tank and place a second propane tank?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Yes

[@fdadu1727]

It is better to always start the engine on gas and when the engine it is warm it swiches alone(the propane controler) on propane.

[@jackharry5767]

How it’s working on gas with direct injection engine V8

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Thanks for the question, hopefully one of our viewers who has this set up will answer that question. Thanks for watching!

[@eliasamador9708]

That Yukon used ...since it's a at4 model/newer model...has a newer direct injection motor..probably a 5.3 or. 6.2 liter

[@johnlucas8978]

Where can one find LPG vehicle fueling stations in the U.S.? Is there an app or web site? Thanks

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

Try lpgstations.com thanks for watching

[@dadu4500]

I'M USING 2023 SUBURBAN RST, DOES YOUR COMPANY WORK IN TORONTO, ONTARIO CANADA?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

I’ll pass along your comment

[@DanTe-zn7kj]

9 thousand dollars?

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

That’s their price at the time this was filmed. Don’t forget their may be rebates from your local state propane association. In this case there was a $5000 rebate available so total cost would have been $4000 (at the time this was filmed). Thanks for watching!

[@Vova3iLvova]

the most expensive LPG system install is about 1K in EU. 9k is insane

[@nicholaslandolina]

It's gonna kill the seals

[@TwoGuysandaRide]

thanks for watching