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Why should I care about compressed natural gas? Why should I care about compressed natural gas?  

Why should I care about compressed natural gas?

October 9, 2009
You keep hearing about natural gas and CNG, but what what is it really? And why should you care about using CNG instead of gasoline or diesel fuel for transportation in America today? In the first episode of this six-part educational series, CNGnow outlines the environmental, economic and geopolitical benefits of making the switch to compressed natural gas.
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The history of compressed natural gas The history of compressed natural gas  

The history of compressed natural gas

October 9, 2009
In part two of our CNGnow education series, we take a look at the history of natural gas as a transportation fuel. Believe it or not, CNG has been used to power engines since 1860. Even though demand tapered off in the United States after the 1930s, compressed natural gas has remained a significant fuel source in South America, Europe and Asia since World War II.
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Natural gas vehicle options Natural gas vehicle options  

Natural gas vehicle options

October 9, 2009
Ever wonder what it's like behind the wheel of a natural gas-powered vehicle? In part three of our CNG Now! education series, we demonstrate the range of cars and trucks that run on compressed natural gas. From the dedicated Honda Civic GX to CNG and bi-fuel conversions on Ford and GM trucks, you can find a natural gas ride to suit just about any driver. And don't forget about the tax incentives!
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What's under the hood of a natural gas vehicle? What's under the hood of a natural gas vehicle?  

What's under the hood of a natural gas vehicle?

October 9, 2009
Natural gas vehicles have horsepower, acceleration and carrying capacity similar to that of their diesel and gasoline counterparts, but there are big differences as well. In part four of our CNGnow education series, we show you how CNG tanks can actually be safer than those used in gasoline-powered vehicles and how dedicated NGVs and bi-fuel vehicles can have a lower rate of maintenance and cost less to repair.
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Refueling a natural gas vehicle Refueling a natural gas vehicle  

Refueling a natural gas vehicle

October 9, 2009
Using compressed natural gas for transportation could mean never having to visit a filling station again. In part five of our CNGnow education series, we explain how you can break free from the pump by switching to CNG.
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The future of compressed natural gas The future of compressed natural gas  

The future of compressed natural gas

October 9, 2009
So what does the future hold for CNG in the United States? In the final episode of our CNGnow education series, we detail the benefits of embracing compressed natural gas as a nation. CNG is clean, abundant and affordable and American. We can help save our environment and our pocketbooks, and secure our nation's energy future, all by implementing homegrown CNG.
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