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The Beauty Of Natural Gas Transportation

Seeking Alpha -- Natural gas is a beautiful fuel and should not simply be lumped in the same "fossil fuel" category as oil and coal. Let's take a look at some of the advantages of natural gas and why natural gas transportation is the key to America's #1 economic problem: its 58% dependence of foreign oil imports.

The advantages of natural gas are fairly well known:

Natural gas is abundant.
Natural gas is cheap.
Natural gas is a domestic fuel.
Natural gas is clean.
Combined with our 2 million plus natural gas pipeline distribution system, our abundant natural gas reserves are the #1 economic advantage the U.S. has against every other country on Earth.
Combined with NGVs, natural gas is the only domestic fuel capable of significantly reducing foreign oil imports by, say, 5,000,000 b

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Submitted Aug 31, 2012 By: skb69sa

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Ray_10589 Champion Author New York Posts:4,926 Points:1,179,735 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 11:14:43 AM Ignore Ray_10589 Report Abuse CGN is great!! [Edited by: Ray_10589 at 9/1/2012 2:15:35 PM EST]
D4444J Champion Author Albuquerque Posts:1,818 Points:584,880 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 3:03:48 AM Ignore D4444J Report Abuse If all that's true why aren't using this resource more !
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:32,922 Points:2,342,585 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Sep 1, 2012 1:18:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Natural Gas is one of many fuels available to supply the transportation and personal vehicle industry. Natural Gas, Gasoline, Diesel, Renewable Energy, Alternative fuels, etc. etc. to name a few. A vehicle that can run on more than one fuel or 3 or 4 different fuels, then you have a choice as to what fuel to use and is the cheapest fuel choice at the time. If there are many more vehicles using natural gas than other fuels, then the price of CNG could go up fast. Natural Gas Honda Civic GX available since 1988. Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, Produce and ‘Drive’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! 12/22/2012!
LetemEatCake Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:5,595 Points:1,201,860 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:54:22 PM Ignore LetemEatCake Report Abuse WOW! Uptherefiners and knot2swift! Did we get off the topic thread or what! I thought this thread had to do with NG!
Fitwit Champion Author Stockton Posts:6,382 Points:1,352,705 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:33:44 PM Ignore Fitwit Report Abuse I love my Natural Gas floor furnace.
Mustache_33 All-Star Author Toronto Posts:900 Points:181,455 Joined:May 2012	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:15:32 PM Ignore Mustache_33 Report Abuse hmm
regout Champion Author Quebec Posts:2,935 Points:828,705 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:02:27 PM Ignore regout Report Abuse Old.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,677 Points:535,120 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:01:24 PM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse So? Why not convert cars?
1fulltank Champion Author Buffalo Posts:7,888 Points:1,541,385 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 9:00:29 PM Ignore 1fulltank Report Abuse Old article.
Dsin44 Champion Author Abbotsford Posts:1,270 Points:271,670 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:54:55 PM Ignore Dsin44 Report Abuse natural gas is cheap... getting it to you is not so cheap..
joeschmo12 Champion Author New York Posts:1,001 Points:302,465 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:52:45 PM Ignore joeschmo12 Report Abuse not cheap enough
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,549 Points:1,509,205 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:48:17 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse ok
WIPACKERFAN Champion Author Chicago Posts:8,784 Points:1,839,550 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:48:17 PM Ignore WIPACKERFAN Report Abuse Good things to consider.
1Casey Champion Author Albany Posts:6,513 Points:1,789,010 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:47:40 PM Ignore 1Casey Report Abuse need to convince the world.
DriverofRed Champion Author Calgary Posts:2,158 Points:408,860 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:47:30 PM Ignore DriverofRed Report Abuse k
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fenster66 Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:3,330 Points:670,090 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:43:20 PM Ignore fenster66 Report Abuse CNG is the way to go...
zyzykwy Rookie Author Ottawa Posts:32 Points:56,080 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:42:43 PM Ignore zyzykwy Report Abuse great thing about natural gas, or Methane, is you can get it from renewable bio sources as well as by drilling and fracking. A farm I know processes 140 tons of cow and pig dung every week to get methane to run all their vehicles, heat their buildings, and power generators for electricity. Using cow farts for power is less a greenhouse gas contributer than letting the gas go, and saves money.
Tekkersmom57 Champion Author Syracuse Posts:1,859 Points:697,640 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:41:34 PM Ignore Tekkersmom57 Report Abuse It would be nice if they could use more of this natural gas in a vehicle that would be affordable by the average consumer.
miiike572 All-Star Author Phoenix Posts:797 Points:522,320 Joined:Apr 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:40:22 PM Ignore miiike572 Report Abuse I do so enjoy the banter. I would consider Nat gas (maybe) if there was a decent of retailer locations.
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:33:39 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse @knot2swift you think YOU have sponges?..49% of the population here pay NO federal income tax, yet receive all the benefits of slob gov't. our 'new' healthcare system is a clusterf**k. Illinois pays fuel taxes near the highest in the country, but the funds get diverted to...?. BTW, I fish N Ontario every year. love it up there
mstearno Champion Author Dayton Posts:8,048 Points:1,728,210 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:33:00 PM Ignore mstearno Report Abuse lets do it
rocky23hy Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:2,617 Points:1,861,600 Joined:Sep 2003	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:31:25 PM Ignore rocky23hy Report Abuse I converted my house and I'm happy.
Jeffro61 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:2,252 Points:2,281,870 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:31:05 PM Ignore Jeffro61 Report Abuse I like it
mgune9 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:914 Points:200,395 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:31:04 PM Ignore mgune9 Report Abuse just need good distribution for users
pgerassi Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:10,882 Points:2,128,750 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:27:56 PM Ignore pgerassi Report Abuse Not so.
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goldrose1 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:10,926 Points:1,921,805 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:26:37 PM Ignore goldrose1 Report Abuse Careless ness prevents us doing this at home.
itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:611 Points:596,650 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:25:09 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse Okay.
me2002 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:763 Points:319,205 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:22:17 PM Ignore me2002 Report Abuse Natural gas should be utilized by more vehicles.
Blue48 Champion Author Illinois Posts:7,290 Points:1,634,920 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:21:28 PM Ignore Blue48 Report Abuse TIME WILL TELL!
manbig13 Champion Author Cleveland Posts:1,431 Points:556,725 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:20:30 PM Ignore manbig13 Report Abuse may not come
abcdMA Champion Author Worcester Posts:7,907 Points:1,571,955 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:19:55 PM Ignore abcdMA Report Abuse we need to use more natural gas
humancry Champion Author Michigan Posts:4,618 Points:1,002,455 Joined:Nov 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:18:58 PM Ignore humancry Report Abuse I agree with this buddys comment;Profile Pic amearly Champion Author Michigan Posts:10,793 Points:2,208,360 Joined:Jan 2006 Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 11:15:47 PM Ignore amearly Report Abuse The beauty of how the speculaotrs will manipulate this market too.
knot2swift Champion Author Calgary Posts:4,374 Points:695,250 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:16:53 PM Ignore knot2swift Report Abuse up the refiners... We're screwed by gas taxes in Canada but you can come and visit but if you bust you back, we'll take care of you. You won't lose an arm and a leg getting your back fixed here. What really pisses me off is sponges on our system.
amearly Champion Author Michigan Posts:12,099 Points:2,463,610 Joined:Jan 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:15:47 PM Ignore amearly Report Abuse The beauty of how the speculaotrs will manipulate this market too.
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,454 Points:1,707,835 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:10:20 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Cleaner and more efficient please!
MG_Sputnik Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:7,290 Points:1,956,630 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:08:22 PM Ignore MG_Sputnik Report Abuse We must look into thIs further.
carman11 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:3,314 Points:687,725 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:05:58 PM Ignore carman11 Report Abuse I AGREE
John747 Champion Author Chicago Posts:471,905 Points:3,621,985 Joined:Aug 2001	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:03:29 PM Ignore John747 Report Abuse When, if ever, will there be a nationwide infrastructure so people can refuel their NGVs in as many places as they can a gasoline engine? How much would this additional infrastructure cost to get in place?
Lukus Champion Author Halifax Posts:8,268 Points:1,671,605 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 8:02:39 PM Ignore Lukus Report Abuse Don't burn NG but get vehicles , trucks and cars, that will run on that gas.
30mpg80 Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,993 Points:1,484,930 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:59:39 PM Ignore 30mpg80 Report Abuse American vehicle makers are missing this market! Also, natural gas vehicles would earn them credits toward mileage standards.
bonzoonfmb Champion Author Florida Posts:1,767 Points:640,910 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:55:05 PM Ignore bonzoonfmb Report Abuse The frackers considered it a waste nuisance and are burning it as a byproduct of their production. And what rfm1892 said - it is only cheap now because it is under-utilized. The more use and demand the higher the price will rise.
uptherefiners Champion Author Chicago Posts:5,048 Points:1,002,000 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:54:32 PM Ignore uptherefiners Report Abuse @knot2swift idiot Anmericans? worthless oil pigs? you're still paying $4.30 a gallon, sheepdip
lovinguy71 Veteran Author Greensboro Posts:443 Points:480,715 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:53:54 PM Ignore lovinguy71 Report Abuse yup
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ss70 Champion Author Detroit Posts:9,630 Points:1,866,100 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:51:10 PM Ignore ss70 Report Abuse Time for 10k subsidy from fed and industry for nat gas cars
drobbbb Champion Author Maryland Posts:3,460 Points:808,460 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:51:07 PM Ignore drobbbb Report Abuse definitely the way to go
fishgaro Champion Author St. Louis Posts:1,474 Points:340,910 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:49:45 PM Ignore fishgaro Report Abuse I don't buy it
mcmonsta Champion Author Honolulu Posts:3,212 Points:814,770 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2012 7:45:44 PM Ignore mcmonsta Report Abuse so when do our major auto makers get somrthing going?>