Monday, April 18, 2011

Gas Prices Got You Down?

Whether you drive five miles a day or 500 miles a day, we are all affected by the recent climb in gasoline prices. The higher prices have a much more far reaching effect than just the cars that we drive. It causes higher prices in the grocery store, airline travel, and other petroleum based industries. The fact is that the long term outlook suggests that high gasoline prices are here to stay for a while.

An alternative to consider is a vehicle that can run on natural gas. Natural gas has been proven to be the cleaner, cheaper, domestic alternative fuel choice. Natural gas is stored and used in its liquefied or compressed states. It is most commonly abbreviated as LNG for Liquefied Natural Gas and CNG for Compressed Natural Gas. Currently, the biggest market for natural gas vehicles is in the fleet vehicle market. Fleets such as package delivery trucks, mass transit busses, and other large fleet organizations are turning to natural gas vehicles. These companies realize the economic and environmental advantages and benefits that natural gas offers. For individuals, natural gas conversion kits are available for purchase that converts existing gasoline vehicles to clean burning dual fuel natural gas and gasoline vehicles.

Safe and Reliable

CNG is actually a safer fuel than gasoline. After all, natural gas is used in virtually every home. Unlike gasoline that can pool on the ground in the event of an accident or leak, CNG dissipates harmlessly into the air. With a very narrow range of flammability to be combustible and nearly twice the ignition temperature of gasoline, it's also less likely to cause a fire. Because natural gas is such a clean burning fuel, carbon deposits in an engine are nil, reducing cylinder and ring wear so engine life can be much greater than when running on gasoline. Still another advantage is that oil change and tune up intervals can also be extended.

We are always looking for ways to help our bottom line and improve our lives; now and in the future. Looking at natural gas in new and unique ways can prove to be a solid alternative. Being informed and then making educated decisions is something we can all rally behind.

FireSide Natural Gas is committed to educating consumers about the advantages of using natural gas. For more information you can contact them at 678-872-0250 or visit their website at www.FireSideNaturalGas.com

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