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Natural Gas Vehicle Benefits

Natural gas vehicles (NGVs) offer substantial economic and environmental advantages over vehicles powered by gasoline or diesel. They can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and use a historically affordable and price stable fuel, while being comparable in power, torque, and range.

 

Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The newest natural gas engine uses near-zero emissions technology and produces less greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and particulate matter (PM), such as carbon dioxide (CO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), than diesel engines. When powered by renewable natural gas (RNG), it could have up to a 97% reduction in CO2 and 80% reduction in GHGs.*

Cost Effectiveness

Historically, natural gas has been price stable and cost significantly less than a gasoline or diesel gallon equivalent.

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High Performance

NGVs are comparable to their diesel-powered counterparts in power, torque, and range. They also refuel in a similar amount of time. Because of the cleaner burning attributes of natural gas, NGVs also generally have longer engine life and carry lower maintenance costs.

Robust Infrastructure

The existing natural gas refueling infrastructure in California is robust, with nearly 200 stations statewide.

Secure, Domestic Fuel Supply

Almost all-natural gas currently consumed in the U.S. is produced in North America. Driving NGVs can help reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

Safety Advantages

Natural gas is not toxic to touch and has a very narrow concentration range for combustion, which reduces the possibility of accidental combustion. It is also lighter than air and will rise and dissipate if released. An odorant is added to natural gas, making it easier to detect its presence. CNG also does not form combustible pools on the ground, as other fuels might.

Where to Refuel Your Natural Gas Vehicle

Public Stations

Southern California has one of the best compressed natural gas (CNG) refueling networks in the U.S. There are nearly 200 natural gas fueling stations throughout the state, including 15 public-access stations operated by SoCalGas. 
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At Home

NGV owners can install equipment that allows them to fuel from the convenience of their home. 
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Building a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Refueling Station

Learn about the benefits of building an onsite CNG refueling station.
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Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles

Powered by a fuel cell, these vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions, refuel quickly, and have long range.

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Clean Transportation Incentives and Grants

Tax credits, grants, incentives, or other funding opportunities may be available to help offset the costs of a natural gas or hydrogen fleet vehicle purchase or building a fueling station.

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CNG/RNG Vendor Directory

The CNG/RNG Vendor Directory is a list of vendors that provide goods and services to users of compressed natural gas or renewable natural gas as a transportation fuel.

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Additional Resources

The Transport Project

The Transport Project is a national coalition of roughly 200 fleets, vehicle and engine manufacturers, servicers, suppliers, fuel producers and providers dedicated to the decarbonization of North America’s transportation sector.

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The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternate Fuels Data Center (AFDC)

The AFDC provides information, data, and tools to help fleets and other transportation decision makers find ways to reach their energy and economic goals through the use of alternative and renewable fuels, advanced fleet, and other fuel-saving measures.

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Contact us at CleanTransportation@socalgas.com


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*cummins.com