Friday, April 22, 2005

California Consumers to get CNG alternative

One of the hardest barriers to introducing alternative-fueled vehicles is that the energy infrastructure in California is build for the internal-cumbustion-engine fueled by gas or diesel. But, thanks to Honda, help is on the way:

...the natural-gas powered Givic GX. According to Honda the cost-per-mile to operate is about 43% lower than the already pretty-frugal gasoline model. The cars have been available to fleet buyers for the past seven years, but the consumer model comes with an added bonus: an in-home refueling station.

Good news for Sempra and PG&E, and possibly a reason for environmentalists to support building some LNG terminals so we can fuel these babys!