[Xenophobe]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'N')o dipshit, Honda is not out of business. The compressor is out of business.

[Xenophobe]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', 'G')ood for your JRP3; you are a pioneer!

[Xenophobe]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('pstarr', '
')So, you see you are wrong.

[copious.abundance]

Here's a video I found of a guy filling up his Civic GX at a CNG station in Oklahoma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RycTyw6VDNs

It's just like filling your car up with gasoline!

[vaseline2008]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('vampyregirl', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Commanding_Heights', 'I')'m interested to know if these cars can also run on methane since NG is mostly methany anyways. Anyone know?

[sparky]

.
Gas fuelled vehicles have a long and distinguished history ,
like batteries operated industrial vehicle , they have been around for decades
and are competitive in some applications less in others
gas operated vehicles have some great advantages

-the tech is mature and proven ,

-distribution infrastructures and fleet can be retrofitted at a trivial cost

-the performances are acceptable globally and even superior for some
( better cold start , less hostile on the lubricants much less pollution )

-a wide variety of sources can be used including renewable ones

It certainly the most attractive option after petrol or diesel

[TheDude]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('OilFinder2', 'H')ere's a video I found of a guy filling up his Civic GX at a CNG station in Oklahoma:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RycTyw6VDNs

It's just like filling your car up with gasoline!

[sparky]

.
beside moving fat butts in commuter cars , transport also has some use in the real world
gas can do it ,no others

http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor. ... DD0021DF1E

[JRP3]

How much energy is required to pressurize and cool NG into LNG?

[sparky]

.
well there is the compression and then there is the refrigeration plant , over all probably 500Kw
for 60 T per day , or about 1.3 bucks per tonne

rough estimate

[kildred590]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', 't')he tech is mature and proven ,

[sparky]

.

You are right about LPG being even better
I somehow confused the two

[TimH]

I'm wondering why UPS would go the LNG way? I mean if it cost more to run their trucks on LNG then of course the bottom line is effected.The article implies UPS is going with LNG for environmental reasons but still a business such as UPS that uses so much fuel, this would seem to be to big an expense.What am I missing?

http://tinyurl.com/48bsyhv

[Keith_McClary]

Greenest Vehicles of 2011 - REVISED 2/16/12 (sic)
#1 is: HONDA CIVIC GX c 1.8L 4, auto [CNG]

[JRP3]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Keith_McClary', '[')url=http://www.greenercars.org/highlights_greenest.htm]Greenest Vehicles of 2011 - REVISED 2/16/12[/url] (sic)
#1 is: HONDA CIVIC GX c 1.8L 4, auto [CNG]

[Ludi]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('JRP3', 'S')ame score as the LEAF on the grid average, if NG were used in generating plants to replace coal plants the LEAF would win.

[JRP3]

Er, no, she'd still be your grandmother, with a set of wheels. The point was that burning NG in a generating plant is more efficient than burning it in inefficient ICE's. Places like the UK with a lower percentage of coal use would probably have the LEAF at the top of that list.

[copious.abundance]

LINK
$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', '[')b]Westport signs agreement with GM to develop natural gas engines
ABR Staff Writer
Published 29 June 2011

Westport Innovations, a provider of alternative fuel, low-emissions transportation technologies, has signed an agreement with General Motors (GM) to develop advanced natural gas engine controls, emissions and performance strategies for light-duty vehicles.

Westport is planning to open a new technical center in Michigan, US the company currently employs 15 people in Farmington Hills, Michigan, and plans to add more people and invest in facilities as demand for natural gas-powered, alternative-fuel vehicles.

Westport president of light-duty division Ian Scott said the company is excited to work with GM and invest in advanced natural gas technology for the automotive market.

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