Ethanol Boom Could Boost U.S. Natural Gas Prices

The ethanol boom could add roughly one percent to U.S. natural gas demand within a year and a half, experts say.

PG&E Wins EPA Award for Clean Vehicle Partnership

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – PG&E got a nod from the US Environmental Protection Agency for its clean natural gas vehicle fleet, winning the Environmental Achievement Award for its partnership with Quality Terminal Services (QTS) and CleanAir Transport.

SustainLane Names Top Ten Alternative-Fueled City Fleets

Las Vegas tops the list, with almost 63 percent of vehicles using alternative fuels; Honolulu, Kansas City, Mo., Albuquerque, N.M., and Dallas round out the top five.

Research Group Names Top Eco-Friendly Vehicles

"Greenest" vehicle for 2007 is Honda's natural gas-powered Civic GX; "meanest" is the diesel-powered Volkswagen Touareg.

The Pros and Cons of Buying a CNG-Powered Honda Civic

Does Civic GX's reduced environmental impact, cheaper fuel and tax incentives outweigh its high premium, few refueling stations and lower miles per tank?

Introducing the Volvo Multi-Fuel

Newest Alt Fuel? Cow Manure

It takes 15 to 20 cows a day to produce enough waste to power a car for about 300 miles. Yet the cost is 1/5th the price of regular gas, researchers say.

Honda Expects to Triple Natural-Gas Vehicle Sales in 2006

Honda Motor Co. is looking to boost sales of its natural-gas powered cars by distributing its natural gas Civic GX to major cities next year.

Cow Manure Could Power Cars

According to a study published earlier this year, biomethane, upgraded biogas produced from decomposing dairy manure, is a possible renewable – and cost-effective – substitute for natural gas.

New Civic Sedan Is Powered by Home Natural Gas

The sedan is refueled overnight directly from a homeowner's existing natural gas supply line.