Altwheels CNG Honda Civic

[Joseph03743]

What's I'd like to know is how much do you save in one of these as far as fuel economy?

I may look into getting one of these used with about 50k miles on it.

How much in general does it cost to fill the tank with CNG?

[mymischief1]

sadly CNG prices go up a lot too

we need 'bio-trash-reactors' for our homes, throw your leftovers in it, wait a week and fill up your car!

[randy25rhoads]

It's kind of sad that local and state governments are taking advantage of this clean technology by taxing it at a rate that makes it comparable to gasoline's cost. Damn bureaucrats.

I live in OK and thankfully our CNG pumps are still selling at around .91¢ gge, while in New York state prices are around$2.50 gge.

Companies price gouging is one thing, but it's a sad indication of our elected officials greed and contempt for new technologies when the government is doing the gouging.

[talokat]

What is the impact of using CNG on the horse power of the car? I have heard that it drops significantly. Honda's with a gas engine have usually 200hp and above.

[trwent]

I own a Civic GX and yes, there ARE a few compromises. The trunk is about half the size due to the fuel tank, and the acceleration is a but slower although not dramatically so. The car's range is only about 200 - 240 miles on a fillup, and there is not a CNG refueling site on every corner.

Our problem in the US is we still consider driving as recreation rather than just a way to get from point A to point B. We MUST drop this mindset for the sake of the environment and our nation's future.

[mgarthoff]

More CNG fueling stations, please. I've had mine for 4 years and it's a great eco-car. Clean, drives like a regular Civic. But it's only as good as the local infrastructure. Get a few more pumps out there so people can drive clean (and in the carpool lane solo) w/o being tethered to a neighborhood. C'mon energy co's and politicians. Get w/it.