# A CNG idea that makes ($ and) sense

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262>\
**Category:** General Discussion\
**Created:** [July 10, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262 "2013-07-10T02:30:43Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 2:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262/1 "2013-07-10T02:30:43Z")

</div>

This is kind of like a plug in hybrid, but only one power train needed, much cheaper way to get an almost 100% compressed natural gas vehicle:  
[http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/carlab-mixes-natural-gas-and-gasoline-for-more-efficient-vehicle/?nl=automobiles&emc=edit\_ws\_20130709](http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/carlab-mixes-natural-gas-and-gasoline-for-more-efficient-vehicle/?nl=automobiles&emc=edit_ws_20130709)

What do you think?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 3:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262/2 "2013-07-10T03:02:54Z")

</div>

Looks interesting. I’ll stay tuned for updates. BTW, if methane station networks catch on, like the ones Pilot/Flying J plan to install, this could be a big winner.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 4:20am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262/3 "2013-07-10T04:20:21Z")

</div>

And this works even without stations - they’re trying to get a home fill pump (high pressure, low volume, hook up for overnight fill) down to about $500. Not for those without gas service to the house, but about 60% of houses have gas.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262/4 "2013-07-10T04:28:06Z")

</div>

I saw that. But CNG is only good for commuting without a network of filling stations. I was making the jump to using the car with methane for more than just commuting. I have natural gas piped to the house, and a CNG alternative would be interesting.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\
**Post date:** [July 10, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/a-cng-idea-that-makes-and-sense/80262/5 "2013-07-10T04:32:03Z")

</div>

They still have the full-sized gasoline tank, so not a problem if it runs out of natural gas once in a while. Kind of like a Volt or other plug in hybrid, but without the big battery and extra electric motor(s).