First 2016 Ford F-150 CNG Rolls Off Assembly Line
The first 2016 Ford-F150 capable of running on compressed natural gas or propane has rolled off the assembly line.
Compressed Natural Gas
Honda Civic Hybrid, Accord Plug-In Both Axed
Several of Honda’s fuel-sipping models are going away.
GM Recalls Natural Gas-Powered Vans
Another day, another GM recall. This time the Detroit-based automotive giant is working to fix issues with some natural gas-powered vehicles.
Chevy Expands CNG Availability in Heavy Duty Trucks
Compressed natural gas (CNG) has long been a smart option for buyers who do a lot of miles in a year, and now Chevrolet is expanding the lineup of Heavy Duty models on which theses engines can be bought.
Mazda Shows Off Diesel, CNG and Hybrids in Tokyo
Mazda has just unveiled a host of new concepts and up-coming models at the The 43rd Tokyo Motor Show 2013 that includes diesel, natural gas and hybrid technology.
Chrysler Improves CNG Tanks With Human Lungs
Chrysler has developed a patent-pending technology that mimics human lungs in order to enhance its CNG tank capacities.
2014 Ford Transit Connect Taxi: More Space, Less Fuel
What does Hong Kong have in common with New York City, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles? Other than being a large, cosmopolitan metropolis it’s also the latest municipality to select Ford’s Transit Connect Taxi for duty.
2015 Chevrolet Impala Coming With Bi-Fuel Capability
Answering a question nobody was asking, General Motors announced today that it will sell a version of the 10th generation Impala capable of running on gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG).
Ford F-150 Natural Gas Option Added for 2014
Ford announced today that it will offer the 2014 F-150 half-ton pickup truck with the ability to run on compressed natural gas (CNG).
80 Percent Cut to Fuel Use, Emissions Possible by 2050: Report
A report from the National Research Council states that the U.S. could reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in cars and trucks.
260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids
With just 250 being made and a rumored six-figure price, Volkswagen’s new 261 MPG plug-in hybrid may sound like a science project, but the German automaker insists it’s a halo model that will usher in an era of plug-in hybrids.
Honda 3-Cylinder Engines a Possibility, Exec Says
Ever more stringent CAFE requirements in the U.S. and CO2 regulations in Europe are squeezing automakers like never before. They’re turning to technologies and fuels they would have never considered just 10 years ago. What’s Honda’s strategy to meet these standards?
General Motors CNG Truck Package Costs Extra $11,000
General Motors announced pricing for its bi-fuel Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500 heavy-duty pickup trucks today, saying the vehicles will cost $11,000 above base price. Customers may begin placing orders for the CNG trucks on March 19 and will be available in standard or longbox configurations with either two- or four-wheel drive. “The announcement...
Honda Looks To Its Dealers For Expansion Of CNG Station Infrastructure
Honda is currently the only automaker offering CNG vehicles in the United States. Although it is nice to own an exclusive niche in the vast automotive market, it does have its limitations. Compressed natural gas stations are uncommon in North America and Honda hopes to change this by installing pumps at its dealers as it...
2012 Dodge Ram 2500 Heavy Duty CNG Starts at $47,500
Dodge has released pricing on their 2012 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Compressed Natural Gas pickup truck, starting at $47,500 including a $995 destination charge. The Dodge Ram 2500 HD CNG will go head-to-head with the recently announced Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD Pickups with CNG capability. The Ram 2500 HD CNG will be available as...
Natural Gas Powered Honda Civic GX Gets California HOV Access Until 2015
Honda, which is currently the only manufacturer in the United States selling a dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicle, might see a significant spike in demand for the Civic GX model. The reason? Honda has announced that the Civic Natural Gas will qualify for the White Clean Air Vehicle decals in California, which will allow...
GM Now Offering Factory CNG Conversions for Full-Size Vans
However; General Motors is changing all that by performing CNG conversions on it’s full-size vans, the Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana in-house.
California Cab Company Buys Alternative Fuel Ford Transits
Because of the Transit Connect”s interior configuration and packaging, a natural gas tank can be installed, while still leaving ample room for passengers and luggage, yet emissions can be reduced by as much as 40 percent.
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