Facebook Twitter Instagram
    • Personalities/Staff
    • Jobs
    • Calendar
    • Keeping it Local
    • Contest Rules
    • Contact Us
    • Login
    RSS Facebook Twitter
    News Radio KMAN
    ESB's Managing Your Money
    • Local/State News
      • Manhattan
      • Riley County
      • Wamego
      • Pottawatomie County
      • Fort Riley
      • Geary County
      • State News
      • RCPD Reports
    • Weather
    • Sports
      • High School Sports
        • Scores
      • Scoreboard Saturday
      • K-State Sports
      • Student-Athlete of the Week
    • On Demand
      • In Focus
      • Who’s On In Focus
      • The Game
      • Managing Your Money by ESB Financial
      • Wildcat Insider
    • Obituaries
    • Message Us
      • Birthday/Anniversary
    Listen
    News Radio KMAN
    You are at:Home»Local News»KSU to Convert Car to Compressed Gas

    KSU to Convert Car to Compressed Gas

    0
    By KMAN Staff on January 15, 2013 Local News

    TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) The city of Topeka is teaming up with Kansas State University students to make a vehicle powered by compressed natural gas, an alternative fuel created from the methane extracted from human waste.

    The Topeka Capital-Journal reports mechanical engineering students will convert a city vehicle to compressed natural gas in a bid to find a use for methane gas from a Topeka wastewater treatment plant.

    Don Rankin, public works utilities infrastructure division director, says the plant wastes the methane equivalent of about 440,000 gallons of gasoline.

    Topeka expects to spend no more than $10,000 to supply the vehicle and buy parts for the conversion.

    Rankin says the results and cost benefit analysis could go a long way in helping the department determine the best use for the wasted fuel.

    Share this:

    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
    KMAN Staff
    • Website
    • Facebook
    • Twitter

    Related Posts

    Manhattan murder suspect arrested in jail for trafficking contraband

    City to unveil new $22.5 million joint maintenance facility

    USD 384 to interview superintendent candidates this week

    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Listen Live Here
    Listen Live - Mobile

    Categories

    EEO Report

    FCC Public File

    FCC Applications


    Follow @1350kman on Twitter · Manhattan Broadcasting Company is an equal opportunity employer.
    Manhattan Broadcasting does not discriminate in sale of advertising on the basis of race, gender, or ethnicity, and will not accept advertising which does so discriminate. © 2022 Manhattan Broadcasting Company.

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.