You should also consult your attorney or tax advisor when considering tax issues. Yes, you will be able to pass all inspections related to your conversion.
Your emissions will be much lower if tested while running on natural gas. Conversion kits are designed to meet or exceed the most stringent emission standards in all 50 states. A natural gas tank must meet strict government safety standards.
These tanks are extremely strong and safer than a plastic or metal gasoline tank. On a global scale, millions of cars have been safely fueled by natural gas. That includes many federal, state and local government vehicles. Yes, you can install more than one tank to increase your driving range, particularly in heavy-duty vehicles or vehicles that travel long distances daily.
Yes, it can be removed and installed on another vehicle under the direction of a certified installer. Depending upon your location, there are a number of companies within our service regions that provide EPA-certified conversions.
Depending upon your location and the vehicle type, there are a number of original equipment manufacturers OEM within our service territories that provide vehicles with EPA certified technology. Home Services Natural gas services Natural gas vehicles.
Natural gas vehicle frequently asked questions. Can a Natural Gas Vehicle run on either natural gas and gasoline or diesel? Yes, in some applications you can switch between fuels at the push of a button on the dash. Most engine service requirements are very similar and can be handled by a dealer, automotive shop, or trained mechanic. If there is a retrofit repair needed, such as a faulty injector or loose compression fittings, these should be taken care of by the installer.
Phone: Contact Us. For further guidance see Federal Trade Commission or Environmental Protection Agency Natural gas as a vehicle fuel - is this new technology?
What are the advantages of natural gas as automotive fuel? The price of CNG is much less than the price of gasoline or diesel in terms of direct cost. The vehicle owner saves a lot more because the CNG extends the life of the engine. The use of CNG equates to lower maintenance costs because less oil and spark plug changes are required along with the need for tune-ups of the engine.
CNG does not contaminate or dilute the engines crank case lubricating oil. Pipes and mufflers last longer because CNG does not react with the metals. For the next century the United States will be a major natural gas producer in the world and has one of the largest pipeline networks. This helps reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil. CNG is a much cleaner fuel than gasoline or diesel which can significantly improve environmental conditions by reducing the air pollution not only in America but also worldwide.
A high pressure safety release valve is installed on the cylinder. After the gas passes through the regulator the injectors supply natural gas to the engine. How safe is CNG when used as a fuel for vehicles on the road?
Natural Gas is much lighter than air, so it rises into the atmosphere rapidly if it is released due to an accident.
In the same type of accident, gasoline vapor is heavier than air which then pools at ground level creating a fire risk. The high ignition temperature and limited flammability range make accidental ignition or combustion of natural gas unlikely. Compressed natural gas is stored on board vehicles in tanks that meet stringent safety requirements.
The fuel storage cylinders used in CNG vehicles are much stronger than gasoline fuel tanks. The design of natural gas cylinders is subjected to a number of federally required "severe abuse" tests, such as heat and pressure extremes, gunfire, collisions and fires.
Natural gas fuel systems are "sealed," which prevents spills or evaporative losses. At the conversion center or shop, skilled technicians will install CNG components to your existing vehicle. These components make CNG the primary fuel for your vehicle with gasoline as the back-up fuel. A fuel selection switch will be installed usually on the dashboard that will allow the driver to manually select either CNG or gasoline. CNG storage cylinders will also be installed underneath the vehicle for vans and pickup trucks, or in the trunk for cabs and other cars.
The CNG will then pass through a fuel filters then to High Performance Fuel Injectors, finally on to the intake manifold to be introduced for combustion.
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