How is cng fuel stored?
CNG is stored on board vehicles in (3,000-3,600 psi) tube-shaped cylinders that are installed in the trunk, roof, bed or undercarriage of the vehicle. The cylinders meet very rigorous safety standards. They are made of high-strength materials designed to withstand impact, puncture and, in the case of fire, their pressure relief devices (PRD's) provide a controlled venting of the gas rather than letting the pressure build up in the tank. Click here for details on cylinder types. Cylinders must be inspected by licensed inspector.
How is original manufacturers warranty affected?
It is not affected, providing conversion is EPA certified. The Clean Air Act approves EPA certified conversions for vehicles as a clean fuel.
Is CNG/LNG Safe?
Yes, it is the safest compustion fuel source available. Click here for more information.
How do I fuel my CNG Vehicle?
Refuelling of a Natural Gas Vehicle is easier and safer than refueling with gasoline or diesel. it takes about the same amount of time, but you don't get smelly stains on your shoes or spills down the side of your vehicle. Click here for more information on fueling your CNG vehicle.
Clean Air Act
SEC. 247. VEHICLE CONVERSIONS.
(a) Conversion of Existing and New Conventional Vehicles to Clean-Fuel Vehicles - The requirements of section 246 may be met through the conversion of existing or new gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles which comply with the applicable requirements of that section. For purposes of such provisions the conversion of a vehicle to clean fuel vehicle shall be treated as the purchase of a clean fuel vehicle. Nothing in this part shall be construed to provide that any covered fleet operator subject to fleet vehicle purchase requirements undersection 246 shall be required to convert existing or new gasoline or diesel-powered vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles or to purchase converted vehicles.
(b) Regulations - The Administrator shall, within 24 months after the enactment of the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, consistent with the requirements of this title applicable to new vehicles, promulgate regulations governing conversions of conventional vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles. Such regulations shall establish criteria for such conversions which will ensure that a converted vehicle will comply with the standards applicable under this part to clean-fuel vehicles. Such regulations shall provide for the application to such conversions of the same provisions of this title (including provisions relating to administration enforcement) as are applicable to
standards under section 242, 243, 244, and 245, except that in the case of conversions the Administrator may modify the applicable regulations implementing such provisions as the Administrator deems necessary to implement this part.
(c) Enforcement - Any person who converts conventional vehicles to clean fuel vehicles pursuant to subsection (b), shall be considered a manufacturer for purposes of sections 206 and 207 and related enforcement provisions. Nothing in the preceding sentence shall require a person who performs such conversions to warrant any part or operation of a vehicle other than as required under this part. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the applicability of any other warranty to unrelated parts or operations.
(d) Tampering - The conversion from a vehicle capable of operating on gasoline or diesel fuel only to a clean-fuel vehicle shall not be considered a violation of section 203(a)(3) if such conversion complies with the regulations promulgated under subsection (b).
(e) Safety - The Secretary of Transportation shall, if necessary, promulgate rules under applicable motor vehicle laws regarding the safety of vehicles converted from existing and new vehicles to clean-fuel vehicles. [42 U.S.C. 7587]
