Honda Civic Natural Gas Vehicle- The greenest vehicle available to
the consumer (may not be available in some Canadian provinces).
Basic
Specifications:
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) 1.8-Liter i-VTEC(TM), I4, 16-Valve,
SOHC, MPFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 113@6300 and
Torque Of 109@4300, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
Advantages
Nearly 87% of U.S. natural gas used is domestically
produced
60-90% less smog-producing pollutants
30-40% less greenhouse gas emissions
Less expensive than gasoline
Can be refueled at home
Ideal fleet vehicle with smaller operating ranges
Mechanically simpler than the Civic Hybrid
Disadvantages
Limited vehicle availability
Extremely small cargo space (trunk) as the CNG
takes are stored behind the rear seats.
CNG is less readily available than gasoline & diesel
Fewer miles on a tank of fuel
Not ideal for long
Level of interior equipment is comparable to that
of the Civic LX trim level. Some EX and Hybrid options are not
available