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For the green gearhead, Ultra Motor presents the A2B Electric Bicycle. Tired of pedaling? Touch the throttle and the 7-speed shifter will take you to a top speed of 20 mph. Perfect for the urban commuter!

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Did you Know

… that natural gas is cheaper, more abundant and is an America resource to cover us until a more permanent solution to our transportation needs is developed?

More than 70% of US imported oil is used in transportation.  Of all of the domestic energy resources available (domestic oil, natural gas, nuclear, coal, wind, solar, hydro, geo-thermal and bio fuels), only natural gas is easily used as a transportation fuel today.  It  is significantly less expensive than gasoline or diesel with prices in the range of $1.50 a gallon.

Electric cars like the General Motors “Volt” use battery power, but they are light-duty vehicles.  You can’t run a Semi on battery power.

 

…that Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) are already in wide use?

Using natural gas for transportation is not a new idea; it is a proven technology.  Public transportation across the country has been using Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) for decades.  Currently, approximately 20% of public transit buses in the U.S. run on CNG.

There are approximately 8.7 million NGVs worldwide and that number is growing rapidly. But, there are only about 143,000 in the United States.  There are numerous manufacturers of natural gas vehicles for the world market, including Ford, Honda and General Motors. 

 

…that the Pickens Plan does not depend on your family vehicle to succeed?

It is not family automobiles which will make the biggest, fastest impact.  Of all the oil used for transportation, 38% is used by fleet vehicles – trucks, buses, municipal and utility vehicles. 

About one out of every three barrels of imported oil goes into the manufacture of diesel fuel for tractor-trailers to move goods around the country.  If, over the next decade, trucking companies large and small replaced their diesel vehicles with trucks running on either Compressed or Liquified Natural Gas, we would very nearly meet our goal of cutting oil imports by 30% right there.

We need to start with the largest fleets and then move into Main Street America.  It will take some time but standing still and continuing down the imported oil path is not a realistic option.

 

…that Natural Gas Vehicles are safe?

You probably use natural gas in your home for cooking, heating, hot water, etc.  If it’s safe for use inside your home, it is safe to use to power a vehicle.

Federally mandated tests, including collision, fire and high pressure tests prove that natural gas vehicles are safe.  Unlike gasoline which can spill and remain on the ground at an accident scene, natural gas quickly dissipates as it is lighter than air.  Natural gas has an ignition temperature double that of gasoline so accidental fire is unlikely.

 

…that we have plenty of natural gas to do this?

Natural gas is our country's second largest energy resource (behind coal) and a vital component of our energy supply—98% of the natural gas used in the United States is from North America. 

Domestic natural gas reserves are twice that of petroleum, and new discoveries of natural gas and ongoing development of renewable biogas are continually adding to existing reserves.  Largely because of improved drilling technology, our reserves have doubled over the last five years and are expected to double again in the next five.

A recent study released by the American Clean Skies Foundation indicates that we have enough natural gas to last more than 100 years.
 

…that Natural Gas burns significantly cleaner than gas or diesel?

Natural gas is the cleanest transportation fuel in widespread use today today.  According to the California Energy Commission, greenhouse gas emissions from natural gas are 23% lower than diesel and 30% lower than gasoline.  In fact, the natural gas Honda Civic GX—which is assembled in Ohio—is rated as the cleanest production vehicle in the world.  You can learn more about this car by clicking here.

 

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UTAH - Ready Set GO CNG

Consumer use of the fuel is most prevalent in California and New York, but Utah is catching up fast. More than 5,000 CNG vehicles are on the roads in Utah. With a state tax incentive credit and CNG prices at about 86¢, it’s no wonder that even the governor drives a CNG vehicle.

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