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Old 05-19-2008, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Emmerich View Post
CNG has about a 30% lower volumetric efficiency than gasoline.
The tank might be heavier but not when you include the fuel.

Also, natural gas runs .6 - .65 the density of air.
The empty tank heavier, the fuel lighter but requiring 30% greater volume to get the same miles/tank? So the tank must be larger to accommodate the the reduced efficiency adding more weight?

Does natural gas cost 30% less? Is it subject to the automobile fuel taxes?

I dunno.
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