- How does the tax credit work?
- Where can you buy CNG fuel?
- How safe are CNG vehicles?
- Other resources
How does the tax credit work?
The state of Utah will give you a tax credit for half of the incremental cost of a new or used factory built CNG vehicle up to $3,000. An aftermarket system qualifies for up to $2,500.
For example, say the CNG option cost $7,000 when the vehicle was new. That is the incremental cost. Half of that is $3,500, and you can receive a $3,000 tax credit.
In 1998 the CNG option for a Honda Civic was $4,500, so you could get a $2,250 tax credit with that car. The price has gone up since then, so you can get a larger credit with newer Civics.
The tax credit is associated with the individual vehicle, and it can only be used once in Utah. All of our cars come from out of state and have the credit available unless noted otherwise.
Fill out this form to apply for a tax credit:
Utah Clean Fuel Vehicle Tax Credit Form (.pdf)
Incremental Cost Documentation:
1998 Chevrolet Cavalier Window Sticker (.pdf)
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Window Sticker (.pdf)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Window Sticker (.pdf)
2000 Ford Contour Window Sticker (.pdf)
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Optional Costs
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Optional Costs
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Optional Costs
1998 Honda Civic Window Sticker (.pdf)
Please email us if you have incremental cost documentation that you would be willing to share.
More information on State and Federal Incentives
Where can you buy CNG fuel?
CNG is easily purchased at many stations along the Wasatch Front. Most stations are located near I-15. Most stations just require a normal credit card.
There are five stations in Utah that require a Utah Gas Card to refuel. Apply Here
If you are traveling to Las Vegas, you can use a Utah Gas Card or a Haycock Petroleum Card. Apply Here
Most southern California stations use credit cards, while most Northern California stations require a PG&E card. Apply Here
www.cngprices.com
Uses Google Maps to help you find stations.
Questar CNG Station Pamphlet(.pdf)
Questar pamphlet to print up and keep in the car.
US Department of Energy Fuel Station Locator
(Just select Compressed Natural Gas as the fuel and then enter your zip code or address.)
Mapquest Fuel Finder
(Just select Compressed Natural Gas as the fuel and then enter your zip code or address.)
How safe are CNG vehicles?
How safe is Natural Gas stored at 3600 psi in my trunk?Isn't that like a big bomb sitting there?
These are a couple of questions that we've asked ourselves and our customers have asked us. We are convinced that you are much less likely of being injured by an exploding CNG tank than you are of being burned by an exploding gasoline tank.
CNG is generally over 90% methane. Here are the facts about Methane and CNG:
- Methane has a higher flash point than gasoline. 1300º vs 450-900º
- Methane has a narrower range of combustion than gasoline (ratio of fuel to air)
- Methane is lighter than air - it vents upwards - gasoline forms puddles and ignites from adjacent sparks.
CNG tanks have safety devices built into them to vent gas as pressure builds to prevent explosion.
CNG tanks are exponentially stronger than gasoline tanks.
Take a look at this video which shows some of the tests done on CNG cylinders:
Other Resources
Jay Leno checks out the Civic GX
Picture taken at Flying J truck stop in Springville, Utah on August 14, 2008.