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| − | What does happen is that each aftermarket CNG system is custom made to each vehicle and the knowledge of tuning and bracket configuration, tank placement and custom tuning stays in the mind of that installer.
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| − | New EPA AFV regulations and their effect on CNG Conversions
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| − | Many have touted the new EPA regulations as a boon in CNG converting. To some this may be the green light they need to move forward and convert but all of the problems stated above will still exist. It is not up to our government to move CNG conversions forward, on the other hand there are things they could do to help. I have read their new AFV regulations many times and I still have questions. (insert mechanical legalese here) For those looking to others to solve their problems, it will be a long time coming. For us who have already gone forward and started converting our customers are reaping the benefit of lower fuel and maintenance costs. For some there will always be roadblocks, for others there will always be CNG superhighways.
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| − | Consumers have been selecting natural gas vehicles over electric vehicles at a rate of two to one. By year end there will be approximately 123,600 natural gas vehicles on our nation's road as compared to 65,500 electric vehicles. Despite the lack of marketing or fueling infrastructure for natural gas, it is now the first choice among consumers looking to alternative ways to fuel their vehicles.
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| − | The drop in natural gas prices has helped fuel the demand; beating out the more heavily marketed and federally funded electric vehicles (EVs). Four years ago President Obama unveiled his vision of 1 million plug-in vehicles on U.S. roads by the 2015 and pumped $5 billion into funding for electric cars. In February the Obama admiration proposed the tax credit for plug-in vehicle be increased from $7,500 to $10,000 and also extend the credit to other alternative vehicles like natural gas.
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| − | In response to the higher demand from motorist, Honda began showing it's Honda Civic GX natural gas vehicle in car showrooms across the country, where previously it had only been marketed as a fleet vehicle. It is currently the only NGV sedan on the market. Honda says the marketing is paying off big for them, and sales of the vehicle are continuing to break new monthly highs. Although the choices are few for compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, it should be pointed out that conventional gasoline and diesel vehicles can be retrofitted for CNG. If natural gas is available at your home you can install a pumping station inside your garage.
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| − | CNG is safe or at least safer than gasoline, Although CNG is flammable, it has a narrow flammability range, and if released by accident it quickly disperses making it less likely to ignite than gasoline. CNG is also non-toxic, it dissipates when released and will not leak to contaminate soil and water supplies.
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| − | The natural gas used in vehicles is classified into two types compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas(LNG). According to fueleconomy.gov "eighty-seven percent of the natural gas consumed in the U.S.is also produced here; which greatly reduces are dependency on foreign imports. [http://www.lagbook.com/blogs/item/dreaming-about-cng-kits cng indonesia], [http://eyeuser.com/blogs/viewstory/1352888 distribution natural gas pipelines], [http://battle26ink.xanga.com/772477069/cng--the-fuel-of-the-future/ Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles -- A Better Long Term Solution]
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