Light-duty natural gas vehicles (NGVs) are proven in the global market, with over 14 million in use around the world today. In the U.S., natural gas is already being widely-used as a cleaner, safer fuel for transit, school buses, and refuse truck fleets. Now that natural gas prices are projected to remain low and stable for decades to come, NGVs are well-positioned and have the potential for mass-market adoption by light-duty fleets and ultimately consumers across the country.
Drivers of NGVs can typically save 40% or more on fuel costs compared to gasoline, and have reduced maintenance costs with the use of a cleaner-burning fuel. NGVs are available today in both dedicated and bi-fuel and with vehicles that provide both utility and functionality, making them a low-cost and practical clean-fuel solution.
Every time you choose an NGV, you will be reducing your fuel costs while helping to strengthen the economy, contributing to a cleaner environment, and improving America’s national security.
Stronger Economy: New drilling technologies have unlocked an estimated 100 years of natural gas resources in the US creating hundreds of thousands of jobs in the process. Using this domestic resource to replace imported oil for transportation supports American workers, reduces the trade deficit, and strengthens the economy.
Cleaner Air: CNG is the cleanest fossil fuel, providing a reduction of up to 25% in greenhouse gases as compared to gasoline, reducing smog-forming emissions by up to 60%, and dramatically cutting emissions of other harmful pollutants. In the longer term, the development of NGVs and a CNG fueling network will accelerate and lower the costs of a transition to hydrogen, a zero-emission fuel that can be produced from a wide range of sources, including natural gas as well as renewables.
National Security: In addition to strengthening the economy, replacing imported oil with domestic natural gas improves U.S. national security. By reducing our dependence on oil, natural gas can help reduce the international influence of the oil exporters and increase the flexibility of U.S. foreign policy.