Need for Alternative Fuels Larger than Today’s Gas Prices

Over the past several weeks, I’ve read several articles questioning whether the desire for alternative fuels will remain intense if the price of gasoline drops long-term. The latest is today’s Oil Shock column in the Washington Post. Read more

More Alternatives in Transportation Coming

Earlier this week USA Today reported that Honda is increasing its production of vehicles powered by compressed natural gas and that Toyota is considering returning to production of these vehicles.

Honda, which is currently the only manufacturer of these cars, plans to double the number of Honda Civics that utilize compressed natural gas or CNG available in the US.

Toyota is preparing to re-enter the CNG market if demand continues to rise. This November Toyota plans to reveal a concept version of a Camry that is a CNG/electric hybrid at the Los Angeles Auto Show.