Going Green and CNG

The push for development of alternative fuels and corresponding vehicles has advanced significantly over the last few years. Certainly, much focus has been on electric and hydrogen powered vehicles. However, battery storage deficiencies and other shortcomings involved in these technologies prevent them from becoming viable alternatives in the near future. Conversely, compressed natural gas technology is here and ready for use. “…The reality is that hydrogen-powered vehicles are probably 15 to 20 years away from being able to be mass-produced for the general public. We can’t afford to wait 15 or 20 years to address our nation’s air quality and energy security. By developing a CNG fueling network and driving clean-burning CNG-powered vehicles today, we are addressing each of these important issues right now.” Michael Scarpino, Clean Cities Regional Manager/U.S. Department of Energy Source-Clean Energy-Straight Talk on CNG Transportation is where 55 percent of all the oil we c