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Compton Embraces CNG Alternative Fuel For Its Future Use

Sacbee.com -- On Wednesday, August 22, 2012 City officials met with Niyato Industries executives to consider a Bi-fuel (gasoline and CNG) pick-up truck referred to as the Compress Natural Gas 150 or N-150. The City of Compton is currently exploring the use of CNG vehicles by updating its fleet of trucks extensively used by the City's Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Fire and Water Departments.

Leslie Stencil, President and CEO of Niyato Industries, indicated that the introductory N-150 model is available to travel approximately 650 miles using both fuel sources before refueling. If equipped with the larger CNG tank, the N-150 pick-up truck can travel up to 880 miles before refueling.

"I was able to drive the N-150 pick-up truck from Las Vegas to Compton and used only 1/3 of my total fuel supply

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Submitted Sep 07, 2012 By: skb69sa

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jbrad4 All-Star Author Dallas Posts:809 Points:498,855 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 5:47:13 PM Ignore jbrad4 Report Abuse CNG is a good domestic fuel. We need more CNG filling stations.
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DesertRat2011 Champion Author Riverside Posts:3,761 Points:511,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 8:54:26 AM Ignore DesertRat2011 Report Abuse Most all the trash trucks and public transportation buses around here run on CNG. [Edited by: DesertRat2011 at 9/7/2012 10:55:25 AM EST]
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OldMan322 Champion Author Illinois Posts:5,282 Points:1,621,155 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 6:21:39 AM Ignore OldMan322 Report Abuse "zwsn01" Yes maybe someday
zwsn01 All-Star Author Alabama Posts:692 Points:464,195 Joined:Jan 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 6:12:56 AM Ignore zwsn01 Report Abuse The CNG tidal wave is coming. Once the infrastructure is in place we can all make use of this cheap resource. Love it!
qwerty17 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,760 Points:1,143,275 Joined:Oct 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 6:01:17 AM Ignore qwerty17 Report Abuse bring on the cng.
mabrams184 Champion Author Lexington Posts:2,176 Points:557,205 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 5:49:09 AM Ignore mabrams184 Report Abuse Smart move.
335d1 Champion Author Virginia Posts:2,519 Points:785,770 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 5:32:11 AM Ignore 335d1 Report Abuse OK
wegman Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:7,936 Points:2,115,155 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 5:23:59 AM Ignore wegman Report Abuse There are benefits to CNG instead of gasoline, BUT, the real world has Murphy lurking around every corner. Letting tax dollars that aren't mine pay for the real world experience works for me. And Californians get to pick up the tab for being on the cutting edge again. And is Compton one of the cities in California that has/is about to/declare bankruptcy? ACTUALLY - just looking at Wikipedia the city is notorious for Chicago like corruption, but these folks are stupid enough to get caught. Some of the scandals (there are a LOT) include phony waste-to energy schemes. (Others involve gang involvement with the mayor). Having California tax dollars pay for this - Californians have the government they deserve.
bikechuck Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:7,148 Points:2,089,845 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:51:52 AM Ignore bikechuck Report Abuse A good start.
ReddevilNO Champion Author New Orleans Posts:3,481 Points:600,090 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:39:28 AM Ignore ReddevilNO Report Abuse Cool.
smokinjoe54 Champion Author Ohio Posts:4,832 Points:932,540 Joined:Feb 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:38:02 AM Ignore smokinjoe54 Report Abuse I like it.
skyking19 Champion Author Little Rock Posts:2,021 Points:1,722,615 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:36:32 AM Ignore skyking19 Report Abuse Gaining momentum, that's great.
NJColt Champion Author New Jersey Posts:12,760 Points:2,669,260 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:33:30 AM Ignore NJColt Report Abuse How nice. I can now save SO much money at the pump now.
pfone1847 Champion Author Illinois Posts:3,321 Points:650,305 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:32:50 AM Ignore pfone1847 Report Abuse Wonderful
mandoid Champion Author Alabama Posts:7,417 Points:1,553,080 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:32:09 AM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse ought to think about debt load first
Zuman Champion Author New York Posts:6,299 Points:1,925,405 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:32:07 AM Ignore Zuman Report Abuse Get it out to the public...............
RichWLIN Champion Author Indiana Posts:4,244 Points:665,590 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:31:22 AM Ignore RichWLIN Report Abuse The more the merrier.
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PathTrack Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:1,204 Points:135,055 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:29:39 AM Ignore PathTrack Report Abuse Any competition to oil is good since it really doesn't have any
isem Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,061 Points:449,910 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:29:36 AM Ignore isem Report Abuse CNG has a place in the equation though I question its use by the general public because of the inherent dangers of handling the product.
rogerparry Champion Author Florida Posts:9,695 Points:1,943,155 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:29:13 AM Ignore rogerparry Report Abuse Good news, who's next?
SteveMartin Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,548 Points:910,715 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:27:56 AM Ignore SteveMartin Report Abuse Another Liberal California town.
Asbury09 Champion Author Iowa Posts:7,348 Points:1,557,030 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:26:45 AM Ignore Asbury09 Report Abuse Compton is at least trying to save
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packards42 Champion Author Washington Posts:6,535 Points:1,147,920 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:25:26 AM Ignore packards42 Report Abuse I buy a N-150 if there was access to refueling, and with dual fuel capability, how can one go wrong.
cheapertvs Champion Author Richmond Posts:10,425 Points:2,768,445 Joined:Jan 2004	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:24:42 AM Ignore cheapertvs Report Abuse What is the total cost to outfit the truck to accept multiple fuels?
dar 1 Champion Author Michigan Posts:6,022 Points:452,445 Joined:Jan 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:24:01 AM Ignore dar 1 Report Abuse Dont worry they will get Nat gas higher after they get more vehicals using it...
Clayton2000 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:2,545 Points:516,930 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:22:45 AM Ignore Clayton2000 Report Abuse We will see
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Piper0072 All-Star Author Rochester Posts:908 Points:405,645 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:18:29 AM Ignore Piper0072 Report Abuse Upgrades subsidized with taxpayer dollars?
nb52 Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:7,915 Points:1,573,575 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:18:09 AM Ignore nb52 Report Abuse Good luck with this plan.
rollercoaster All-Star Author Hartford Posts:502 Points:567,960 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:17:22 AM Ignore rollercoaster Report Abuse no way !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
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GLM4205 Champion Author Toledo Posts:4,182 Points:825,070 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:16:44 AM Ignore GLM4205 Report Abuse For local govt owned vehicles using CNG make a lot of sense.
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SteelPenny Champion Author Dallas Posts:31,286 Points:2,633,465 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:13:51 AM Ignore SteelPenny Report Abuse And the refueling stations are going to be.... where ? Great few hundred mile range, but you are going to have to have a good old gasoline or diesel powered tow truck to get you back home.
us412 Champion Author Arkansas Posts:23,022 Points:2,443,955 Joined:Apr 2006	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:12:06 AM Ignore us412 Report Abuse Compton is bankrupt. Where do they get the money for swanky new pick-up trucks rigged for CNG? Obozo wrote them a check on His stash, you say. It figures.
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skippypa Champion Author Hawaii Posts:8,611 Points:1,767,655 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:06:55 AM Ignore skippypa Report Abuse Sounds good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oas Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,365 Points:2,168,140 Joined:Feb 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:05:30 AM Ignore oas Report Abuse For local govt owned vehicles using CNG make a lot of sense. The infrastructure can expand from there.
LeeFree Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,286 Points:2,270,175 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:02:40 AM Ignore LeeFree Report Abuse Little by little CNG is catching on.
Petrock Champion Author Lexington Posts:9,258 Points:2,584,485 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:01:35 AM Ignore Petrock Report Abuse Do I smell MY tax dollars hard at work???
geezrtek Champion Author Michigan Posts:2,048 Points:449,760 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:01:14 AM Ignore geezrtek Report Abuse The good news is converting to use CNG. It's also good to use a base of a Ford truck and Niyato says its products and workforce are all American. One minor flaw is all sales are through Starpoint USA which is a DBA of the Korean company Daewoo. So some of the sales dollars will be shipped back to Korea. Can't have everything I guess.
neptune2008 Champion Author Michigan Posts:8,706 Points:1,696,225 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Sep 7, 2012 4:01:05 AM Ignore neptune2008 Report Abuse so....this is good??