Compressed Natural Gas
Many of Albuquerque's buses use CNG rather than petroleum fuels!
What is Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)?
Compressed natural gas (CNG) is an alternate fuel that is made by compressing methane extracted from natural gas.Why is CNG Better than Petroleum-Based Fuels?
CNG produces significantly fewer harmful emissions than gasoline or diesel.CNG in Action on Albuquerque Streets
The City of Albuquerque owns more than 100 CNG-fueled vehicles including Honda Civics and pick-up trucks which are used by City employees during routine daily tasks.In additon, 84 ABQ Ride buses run on CNG!
Learn More about CNG:
- U.S. Department of Energy Natural Gas page
- Check out the Wikipedia entry for compressed natural gas to see a picture of one Albuquerque's CNG buses!