Functioning and Performance:
Recent studies show that CNG has a higher octane rating than regular gasoline. Higher octane rating means higher and better engine performance. CNG-powered vehicles can overpower a gasoline-powered vehicle’s acceleration and speed.
Safety Concerns:
CNG is safer to use than gasoline because of its low chance of flammability. Although CNG is flammable, chances are slim since it is lighter than air which means it can scatter very fast. CNG can only be flammable when the concentration of the air is five to fifteen percent natural gas which is not likely to happen in most cases.
Availability and Accessibility:
Both CNG and gasoline are widely available worldwide. The United States of America brings about 25% of the world’s natural gas production while Saudi Arabia has the most production of crude oil and petroleum.
However, while gasoline can only be accessed through authorized refilling stations, CNG can be refilled at the comforts of one’s own home. A machine named “Phill” was invented in California in 2005 by the Fuel Maker Corporation. Phill allows car owners to refuel overnight in their own homes using their household natural gas line.