Conversions - Factory

Chevy, Dodge, Ford, Honda, and Toyota produced a number of CNG capable vehicles in the 1990's and early 2000's. Honda is the only company currently producing a CNG vehicle, the Civic GX. Almost all were sold primarily as fleet vehicles and are now just becoming available to the public as surplus vehicles. (Keep in mind that fleet vehicles tend to be basic models without many options.) Incentives may be available for purchasing one of these vehicles. The following are the most common makes and models:

Chevy

  • Cavalier
  • Bi-fuel
    Good gas mileage
    Small CNG tank (~5 GGE)
    Small interior and trunk
    Must run out of CNG before switching to gasoline
  • Trucks (1500, 2500)
  • Dedicated and Bi-fuel
  • Vans (G1500, G2500, G3500)
  • Bi-fuel

Dodge

  • Caravan
  • Dedicated
    Rare
  • Trucks (1500)
  • Dedicated and Bi-fuel
  • Vans (2500, 3500)
  • Dedicated

Ford

  • Contour
  • Bi-fuel
    Good gas mileage
    Small CNG tank (~5 GGE)
    Good interior and trunk space
    Can manually switch between CNG and gasoline
  • Crown Victoria
  • Dedicated
    Many have extended range kits
    Great interior and trunk space
    Many produced
  • Explorer
  • Bi-fuel
    Rare
  • Trucks (F-150, F-250)
  • Dedicated and Bi-fuel
    Most are 2-wheel drive
    Limited number with extended cab
    Limited number with towing package
    Many produced
  • Vans (E-250, E-350)
  • Dedicated and Bi-fuel
    Limited number with towing package
    Many produced

Honda

  • Civic GX
  • Dedicated
    Good interior but limited trunk space
    Small CNG tank (~8 GGE)
    Only factory produced CNG vehicle currently in production
    Only officially sold in specific markets (although it can be found outside CA and NY)
    Federal income tax rebate is available (and possibly state) because it can be purchased as a new vehicle

Toyota

  • Camry
  • Dedicated
    Rare