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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline,
diesel or propane fuel. Although CNG does produce greenhouse gases during
combustion, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels.
It also is much safer than other fuels in case of a spill (natural gas is
lighter than air, but disperses quickly when released). CNG is made by
compressing natural gas -- mainly composed of methane -- to less than 1%
of it's volume at standard atmospheric pressure. In response to
ever-rising fuel prices and ongoing environmental concerns, CNG is being
used in traditional gasoline internal combustion engine cars that have
been converted into dual-fuel vehicles (gasoline/CNG). CNG is also
starting to be utilized in light-duty pickup trucks, delivery trucks,
buses, trains - and now Dixie Chopper Lawn Mowers.
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