(November 10, 2009) In the long struggle to combat climate change, natural gas has emerged as a transformative element of a low-carbon energy economy. Recent developments have greatly increased estimated resources, while also introducing a host of new opportunities for efficient use of gas. Chris Flavin and Snuller Price address the potential role of natural gas in achieving short-term and long-term climate and energy security goals, focusing on opportunities in California, the US and the world. Stanford University www.stanford.edu Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford cee.stanford.edu Stanford University Channel on YouTube: www.youtube.com
FOR MORE CAR VIDEOS & REVIEWS VISIT: www.kbb.com Honda Civic. We recently spent a week in a 2008 Honda Civic GX, the only natural gas vehicle (NGV) available to consumers today, and it didn't take long to appreciate the range and availability of regular ol' gasoline. The Civic GX is rated for combined fuel economy of 28 miles per GGE (Gasoline Gallon Equivalent, an NGV standard), but the tank holds just eight GGE. Leaving room for error, then, you have to refill the GX about every 180 to 200 miles. That wouldn't be as big a problem if compressed natural gas (CNG) were available on every other street corner. The thrust of it, we learned in a typical week of cruising, commuting and grocery shopping, is that you have to plan ahead. The 113-horsepower GX is also slower than traditional Civics, and the extra-large fuel tank eats up all but six cubic feet of trunk space. Still, you can count us in as fans. Our nearby CNG stations are on the pricey side, but we still saved about 30 percent on fuel versus a regular Civic. Factor in solo access to the HOV lane, tax incentives and cleaner emissions, and it's clear why the 2008Civic GX sold out in the first few months of the year. For more new car reviews, interviews and automotive news visit kbb.com today.
Thanks to the Department of Energy for dedicating 0 million in stimulus funds to the cause. Count em: this will provide for 542 natural gas and propane refueling stations, and will put more than 9000 alternative fuel vehicles on the road. Its just the beginning.
Force 911 shows where the propane tank is placed in the trunk of a Ford Crown Vic Police Interceptor pursuit vehicle. Everyone always asks us - where do I put my stuff? This video lets you see the amount of space remaining after the propane tank is installed.
