CNG Defined
CNG is defined as Compressed Natural Gas. It is an alternative fuel much more viable than traditional fuel energy resources within the car manufacturing industry. Key features of CNG is that it is emits little amounts of pollutants, high powered, is economical and available in abundance globally.

Facing a global crunch on gasoline, fuel efficiency become paramount, there are key initiatives which car manufacturers are embarking upon to develop the ultimate fuel emission free vehicle which aims to be as efficient as the conventional cars we are driving today. CNG cars give us an environmentally friendly alternative fuel source and have the potential for mass commercialization.

The Key Benefits and Disadvantages of CNG cars abound as highlighted below:

CNG Car Key Benefits

Substantial Fuel Savings
With CNG costing only about 30% of the price of Gasoline, CNG cars are giving their owners a good run for their money in terms of calorific value resulting in a good amount of savings in fuel cost. This fuel cost savings extends throughout the life of your CNG car and hence allows you to recoup your CNG conversion investment over a short period.

For those who purchase the 2009 Honda GX, you are immediately seeing returns on fuel savings on your CNG car vs the conventional.

Environmentally Friendliness
Imagine a car that emits 70 to 90 percent less carbon monoxide into the ozone compare to the conventional cars we are currently driving. Also imagine a car emitting 40 to 60 percent less hydrocarbon then the conventionally fuel powered engines.

This too comes with a 10 percent reduction of carbon monoxide emissions, which is what currently burning that hole in our ozone. You have never realized these CNG car facts until you read this article? Well you get the idea now.

Flexibility And Ease Of Use
The fundamental functional engine features of the CNG car are retained while converting it to run on CNG. Hence, the CNG car is capable of running on either gasoline or CNG by manual switching.

CNG Car Key Drawbacks

Storage Space
If you are someone who need a large amount of boot space for storage, you might find that the CNG car could take up quite a fair bit of room in your boot. This is primarily due to the CNG cylinders used to store the gas. It could take up about 20 to 30% of your boot space although it is often installed to be tucked away on the inside of the boot.

Lack Of CNG Fueling Stations The Prime Handicap
This is the prime reason why CNG cars have not really enjoyed mass sales. The CNG fueling stations as far and few, and the fuel energy companies are not exactly reacting fast enough to install CNG fueling stations around strategic locations. In fact, to start the momentum of growth for CNG cars, the easy availability of CNG fueling stations is critical.

One might argue that this is a chicken and egg problem, but this problem is experienced throughout most communities in the US, Europe and Asia. There is apparent demand for CNG cars beyond a doubt, but the lack of availability of CNG fueling stations could well kill the growth eventually.

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