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    • Implementing Pickens' Plan for Public Energy Policy [view article]
      I appreciate the comments here. As a Nat Gas vehicle owner, I want to add my comments. I believe that Nat Gas vehicles offers the most sensible stop-gap measure. However, there are a yet a number of other issues to consider over and above the substantial price differential. I live in Utah... we just had a price increase on our Nat Gas and now I am paying $.85 per gal (I believe this is well below the nat'l avg). A gallon nets me approximately 35 miles. I have not noticed much power difference between gasoline and nat gas but I have understood it is an issue on bigger loads. My vehicle (Honda Civic) is a dedicated Nat Gas. Many of the vehicles are bi fuel which would probably be the best solution for most individuals. The biggest challenge that I see is:
      1) There are too few Nat Gas stations. This is a big problem but could be resolved fairly quickly for most locations as demand increases since many areas already support an infrastructure of Nat Gas. I am primarily limited to driving around town or I have to make sure in advance there are stations in the areas that I am driving too. This is a hassle.
      2) The range on most Nat Gas vehicles is substantially less than gasoline. The maximum that I am able to drive is about 175 miles on a full tank. Its not too bad but can be a problem when there is a substantial distance between pump stations.

      All in all, I would buy another Nat Gas vehicle but I would probably buy a bi fuel. The cost savings is significant. In my situation (I mostly commute to and from work) I am saving about $250 to $300 per month. The cost of gasoline in my area is $4.15.

      Most cars could be converted without too much difficulty although the present cost seems to be from $5K to $7K which is significant. The conversion cost could be reduced as more shops are certified for conversions. Most auto manufacturers have stopped producing Nat Gas vehicles. I believe that Honda is still producing the Civic Nat Gas. Longer term, we need to look for other alternatives but I believe that Nat Gas could offer the best short term viable solution... all things considered. Even though we have all heard of this alternative, most don't understand the advantages/disadvantag... of this option. Until we become priced out of gasoline we will not undertake the effort to become educated.       Jul 16 03:27 PM
    • Ag Stocks Could Have Steep Pullbacks [view article]
      Any thoughts on TNH and TRA? I am long on TNH. Thanks. Apr 26 08:49 AM
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