What is CNG?
Compressed natural gas, or CNG, is the gaseous product of natural gas and is the first product that is separated during the distillation process. The gas is compressed under high-pressure to less than 1% of its volume at standard atmospheric pressure. CNG is natural, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic, and consists of 95% methane, 4% nitrogen and ethane, and about 1% carbon dioxide and propane.
While gasoline, diesel, and propane products produce higher amounts of carbon, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) and reactive hydrocarbons which form ground-level ozone (main component in smog).
Why use CNG over traditional fuel sources?
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Ease of Use
The CNG fueling stations are very easy to use— they operate and look like a standard fuel pump.
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Economics
CNG offers LEED credits, federal and state grant funding, stable costs, and low maintenance.
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Green
CNG is a clean-burning fuel— cleaner than gasoline, diesel, and propane.
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Safety
CNG is a non-toxic gas that dissipates into the atmosphere quickly, eliminating the risk of an explosion or spill.