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| − | + | Although it is expensive than the standard Civic, it offer you CNG. | |
| − | + | There are several cars which use the bi-fuel options and switch effectively from CNG to gasoline. The options available with you are Chevrolet Cavalier Bi-Fuel and Fiat Siena. You can also go for LPG/ Petrol category if you find the option worthy. | |
| − | + | The Classic One | |
| − | + | If you think that buying a new car will burn a hole in your pocket, then you must go for used car. If you be a little cautious while buying a used car, you can definitely get a good deal. | |
| − | + | So, now the question - Do you want to buy a car that runs on CNG or you want to tweak it after you purchase it? | |
| − | + | If you are buying a pre-owned CNG car, you can choose from the makes and models that are certified by EPA or purchase a car from a government auction of pre-owned fleet vehicles. | |
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| − | + | When it comes to buying a CNG car, you have many options. You can visit your local dealer or even opt for private party sale. The web is a perfect place for searching your car. There several websites which provide detailed information about car inventory. Using the web will definitely broaden your search and reduce chances of ending up with a lemon. | |
| − | + | How to Install a CNG Kit? | |
| − | + | If you decide on buying a gasoline/diesel car (new or old- it's your choice), you can install a CNG kit in your car and convert it into a money-saving machine. The only thing that you want to keep in mind is that you must check whether your car can be legally allowed to convert into a NVG. This information can be availed from the website named ngvc.org. | |
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| + | Only, Or, And? | ||
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| + | Well, buying a car ensures you get a plethora of options. While installing a CNG kit, you can go for the Dedicated, Bi-Fuel or the Duel Fuel option. | ||
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| + | If you chose the Dedicated vehicles option, then your engine will operate ONLY on natural gas. The Bi-Fuel option offers you to run your engine on either CNG or gasoline, but not both at the same time. The third option of Duel Fuel lets you have an engine that largely runs on natural gas but uses diesel for ignition. | ||
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| + | Certified CNG Kit | ||
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| + | There are strict regulations when it comes to installation of CNG kits. Colorado follows the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) process as well as the California Air Resources Board(CARB) procedure. This makes the Colorado standards stricter as CARB's certification process includes more testing for new as well as retrofit (conversion) systems. | ||
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| + | FuelTek Conversion Corp., and Impco Technologies, Baytech Corp., BAF Technologies offer EPA certified systems. (Only last two are CARB certified). | ||
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| + | If you don't buy certified kits or install your system from an uncertified installer, then both the authorities can levy heavy fines. | ||
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| + | The conversion will cost you something around $ 12,000 and will include the retrofit system, fuel tanks, related tubing/brackets, and installation. The major factor that affects the cost is the amount of fuel capacity. Frito-Lay added 67 CNG trucks to their fleet, and Waste Management plans to add 35 to its Houston, Texas fleet. Regular people drive them too. [http://www.lagbook.com/blogs/item/what-is-actually-compressed-natural-gas compressed natural gas], [http://eyeuser.com/blogs/viewstory/1352963 What is actually Compressed Natural Gas?], [http://community.babycenter.com/journal/battle38gauge/9874525/what_will_be_compressed_natural_gas What is Compressed Natural Gas?] | ||
Версия 18:57, 4 апреля 2013
Although it is expensive than the standard Civic, it offer you CNG.
There are several cars which use the bi-fuel options and switch effectively from CNG to gasoline. The options available with you are Chevrolet Cavalier Bi-Fuel and Fiat Siena. You can also go for LPG/ Petrol category if you find the option worthy.
The Classic One
If you think that buying a new car will burn a hole in your pocket, then you must go for used car. If you be a little cautious while buying a used car, you can definitely get a good deal.
So, now the question - Do you want to buy a car that runs on CNG or you want to tweak it after you purchase it?
If you are buying a pre-owned CNG car, you can choose from the makes and models that are certified by EPA or purchase a car from a government auction of pre-owned fleet vehicles.
When it comes to buying a CNG car, you have many options. You can visit your local dealer or even opt for private party sale. The web is a perfect place for searching your car. There several websites which provide detailed information about car inventory. Using the web will definitely broaden your search and reduce chances of ending up with a lemon.
How to Install a CNG Kit?
If you decide on buying a gasoline/diesel car (new or old- it's your choice), you can install a CNG kit in your car and convert it into a money-saving machine. The only thing that you want to keep in mind is that you must check whether your car can be legally allowed to convert into a NVG. This information can be availed from the website named ngvc.org.
Only, Or, And?
Well, buying a car ensures you get a plethora of options. While installing a CNG kit, you can go for the Dedicated, Bi-Fuel or the Duel Fuel option.
If you chose the Dedicated vehicles option, then your engine will operate ONLY on natural gas. The Bi-Fuel option offers you to run your engine on either CNG or gasoline, but not both at the same time. The third option of Duel Fuel lets you have an engine that largely runs on natural gas but uses diesel for ignition.
Certified CNG Kit
There are strict regulations when it comes to installation of CNG kits. Colorado follows the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) process as well as the California Air Resources Board(CARB) procedure. This makes the Colorado standards stricter as CARB's certification process includes more testing for new as well as retrofit (conversion) systems.
FuelTek Conversion Corp., and Impco Technologies, Baytech Corp., BAF Technologies offer EPA certified systems. (Only last two are CARB certified).
If you don't buy certified kits or install your system from an uncertified installer, then both the authorities can levy heavy fines.
The conversion will cost you something around $ 12,000 and will include the retrofit system, fuel tanks, related tubing/brackets, and installation. The major factor that affects the cost is the amount of fuel capacity. Frito-Lay added 67 CNG trucks to their fleet, and Waste Management plans to add 35 to its Houston, Texas fleet. Regular people drive them too. compressed natural gas, What is actually Compressed Natural Gas?, What is Compressed Natural Gas?