REBUT ENGINEERING SERVICES - GT NGV & Auto Service & Maintenance

Proton Exora 1.6

2011-10-06T11:38:00.008+08:00

Type Of Vehicle: Proton Exora 1.6

System: Sequential System (4Cyl)

Capacity of Tank: 65liter Semi Fiber Tank

Mercedes Benz 300SEL

2011-01-24T14:27:00.008+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Mercedes Benz 300 SEl

NGV System: Injection Mixer System

Capacity of Tank: 78 Liter Semi Fiber Tank

TAXI - PROTON SAGA BLM 1.6

2010-06-02T11:37:00.006+08:00

TYPE OF VEHICLE : PROTON SAGA BLM 1.6 (TAXI)
TYPE OF SYSTEM : TARTARINI SEQUENTIAL (4CYL)SYSTEM
CAPACITY OF CYILINDER : 77LITER SEMIFIBER TANK

PROTON GEN 2 1.3 (AT)

2010-06-02T10:46:00.012+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Proton GEN2 1.3 (AT)
TYPE OF SYSTEM : TARTARINI SEQUENTIAL (4CYL) SYSTEM
CAPACITY OF TANK: 63LITER SEMIFIBRE TANK

PROTON PERSONA 1.6 AT

2010-05-06T10:25:00.005+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Proton Persona 1.6 AT
Type of System : Tartarini (4Cyl) Sequential System
Capacity of Cylinder : 63liter Composite Cylinder Tank

Toyota Unser 1.8

2010-04-28T11:05:00.003+08:00

Type Of Vehicles : Toyota Unser 1.8
Type of System : Sequential System (Tartarini 4 Cyl)
Capacity of Cylinder : 77liter Semi Fiber Tank

Proton Waja 1.5 (MMC)

2010-04-12T11:18:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Proton Waja 1.6 MMC
Type of System : Tartarini 4 Cyl Sequential System
Capacity of Tank : 63 liter

Toyota Innova 2.0

2010-04-12T11:10:00.009+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Toyota Innova 2.0
Type of System : Tartarini Sequential System (4 Cyl)
Capacity of Tank : 40 liter x 40 liter

Naza Citra 2.0

2010-03-04T14:16:00.007+08:00

Type Of Vehicle : Naza Citra 2.0
System : Sequential 4 Cyl (Tartarini)
Capacity of Tank : 65liter Semifiber Tank

NIssan Serena

2010-02-24T13:39:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Nissan Serena C24

System : Injection Mixer (Tomasetto Achille)
Capacity of Tank: 65lite Semifiber Tank

Kia Optima (A) 2.0

2010-02-01T13:26:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Kia Optima (A)2.0
System NGV : Sequential Bluemec 4cyl
Capacity of Cylinder: 63liter

Proton Saga BLM

2010-01-26T11:21:00.009+08:00

Type of Vhicle : Proton Saga BLM
System : Sequential Tartarini 4cyl
Capacity of Cylinder : 63liter Semi Fiber BTIC

Proton Perdana SEI

2010-01-26T11:12:00.004+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Proton Perdana SEI

System : Injection Mixer
Capacity of Cyilinder : 63 liter

MITSUBISHI GALANT SIGMA

2010-01-12T10:36:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Mitsubishi Galant Sigma
NGV System : Carburetor System
Tank Capacity : 65liter Semifiber

Perodua MYVI 1.3

2010-01-05T10:58:00.006+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Perodua Myvi
NGV System : Injection Mixer System
Capacity of Cylinder : 63 liter

Perodua MYVi 1.3

2009-10-28T15:56:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Perodua MYVi 1.3
System : Seqential Bluemec 4Cyl
Capacity of Tank : 63 Ltr Semi Fibre Tank

Toyota Hiace 2.4cc

2009-10-16T13:39:00.009+08:00

Type of Vehicle : Toyota Hiace 2.4cc
System: Sequential Bluemec
Capacity of Tank: 100Liter Semifibre Tank

Watch This!

2009-10-16T13:36:00.002+08:00

Toyota Unser 1.8

2009-09-08T11:36:00.008+08:00

Type Of Vehicle : Toyota Unser 1.8
System NGV : Injection Mixer
Capacity of Tank : 78liter

Wira 1.5 GL

2009-08-21T12:14:00.007+08:00

Type Of Vehicles: Proton Wira 1.5 GL
System NGV: Injection System (Super)
Capacity of Tank: 63 Liter Semi Fiber Tank

Perodua Kembara EX 1.3

2009-07-21T16:33:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Perodua Kembara EX 1.3
System: Injection Mixer System (Pelmag Super)
Capacity of Tank: 70liter Semi fiber tank

PROTON ISWARA 1.3

2009-06-30T11:09:00.005+08:00

Type of Car: Proton Iswara 1.3
System: Carburetor System
Capacity of Cylinder: 78liter Composite Cylinder Tank

Mercedes Benz

2009-06-10T12:23:00.007+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Mercedes Benz
System:Injection Mixer 6cyl System
Capasity of Tank: 78 liter

Taxi

2009-06-03T10:55:00.005+08:00

TYPE OF CAR: PROTON ISWARA
SYSTEM: CARBURETOR
CAPASITY OF TANK: 70LITER

CHEVROLET

2009-06-03T10:46:00.008+08:00

TYPE OF CAR: CHEVROLET OPTRA 1.8
SYSTEM: SEQUENTIAL 4 CYL
CAPASITY OF TANK: 63LITER

BMW 730i

2009-06-03T10:37:00.006+08:00

TYPE OF CAR: BMW730i
SYSTEM: SEQUENTIAL BLUEMEC 6CYL
CAPASITY OF TANK: 65LITER

Proton Wira 1.5GL

2009-05-16T19:17:00.003+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Wira 1.5GL
Type of Engine: 4G15p
Convert to: Mitsubishi 4G91
Duration: 2 weeks

Engine Conversion - Subaru Impreza

2009-05-16T17:23:00.004+08:00

Type Of Vehicle: Subaru Impreza CBU
Attemp: Install New Subaru Impreza Engine
Imported from Japan
Duration: 1 week

Nissan Vannette C22

2009-05-16T15:00:00.006+08:00

Nissan Vanette C22
System : Carburetor Set
Tank Capacity : 70 L

Honda Accord 2.0

2009-05-16T13:09:00.003+08:00

Honda Accord
System : Carburetor System
Tank Capacity : 65 Liter

PROTON PERSONA 1.6 (M)

2009-04-29T12:35:00.004+08:00

PROTON PERSONA 1.6 (M)
SYSTEM : BASIC INJECTION FUEL
CAPACITY TANK: 63 LITER SEMIFIBER TANK
FEATURES: VALVE SAVER FLUID

MERCEDES 300SEL-SEMI INJECTION

2009-04-29T12:13:00.006+08:00

REGULATOR PELMAG (MAX)

PVR INJECTOR EMULATOR 4CYL

78 LITER SEMIFIBRE TANK

Mercedes 300SEL
System: Carburetor
Tank Capacity: 78 liter

2009-04-23T13:35:00.011+08:00

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Bayaran pemasangan Sistem NGV secara Ansuran melalui skim potongan gaji.
Untuk keterangan lanjut sila hubungi 03-8926 8091 atau 012-2233 887

Perodua MYVi

2009-04-10T11:31:00.001+08:00

Perodua Myvi 1.3 EZ
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 63L
Features : Flash Lube Valve Saver

Proton Saga 1.3S A/B LMST

2009-04-10T10:26:00.007+08:00

Proton Saga 1.3S A/B LMST
System : Carburetor
Capacity Tank : 63Ltr
Features : Flash Lube Valve Saver & Bok Up Tank

Proton Iswara

2009-04-06T17:07:00.004+08:00

Proton Iswara 1.5 S (M)
System: Carburetor
Capacity Tank : 63L

Mitsubishi Pajero

2009-03-31T16:08:00.007+08:00

System : Carburetor
Type of tank: 65Ltr Semifibre
Features: Box-up tank

BOX UP STEEL TANK - 60Ltr x 3Tank

2009-03-10T12:02:00.005+08:00

BEFORE

AFTER

TOYOTA LITEACE

2009-03-05T15:15:00.009+08:00

TOYOTA LITEACE
SYSTEM : CARBURETOR
CAPACITY TANK: 100L

NGV SEQUENTIAL SYSTEM

2009-03-04T15:52:00.004+08:00

SEQUENTIAL SYSTEM FOR BETTER PERFORMANCE

LANDIRENZO SEQUENTIAL SYSTEM

NGV KIT SYSTEM

2009-03-04T14:10:00.019+08:00

1)REDUCER PELMAG SUPER-(ENGINE POWER - 140 HP / 104.4 KW) -

2) DUAL MODELS PELMAG SWITCH & CHANGE OVER SWITCH

3) MIXER

4) FILLING VALVE

5) A.E.S (ANTICONTAMINANT ELECTRONIC SYSTEM)

6)DIGITAL ADVANCE PROCESSOR

7) OXYGEN SENSOR EMULATOR & INJECTOR EMULATOR

8) HIGH PRESSURE HOSE

9) COMPOSITE CYLINDER TANK - SEMI FIBRE
(55L, 63L, 65L, 70L, 78L, 100L)

* PICTURES SHOWN ARE A FULL SET INJECTION SYSTEM FOR INJECTION VEHICLE

TAXI - PROTON SAGA 1.5S

2009-03-04T13:59:00.005+08:00

PROTON SAGA 1.5S (M)
SYSTEM: CARBURETOR
TANK CAPACITY: 63L

EXCLUSIVELY FOR 3 MONTHS ONLY (MARCH-MAY,2009)

2009-02-24T15:31:00.010+08:00

PROMOTION DATE STARTS: 01/03/2009
PROMOTION DATE ENDS : 30/05/2009

CALL FOR BOOKING NOW!!!
TEL: 019-2233887/03-89258091

Jan-Feb, 2009 Double Promotion!!

2009-02-19T15:34:00.017+08:00

Jan~Feb, 2009 Promotion to be EXTENDED 'til March, 2009

1) Car Servicing Package Promotion

PACKAGE 1 : ELF 10W30 / 20W50 Engine Oil + Oil Filter + Labour Free = RM 59.90

PACKAGE 2: ELF 15W50 Engine OIl + Oil Filter + Labour Free = RM 82.00

PACKAGE 3: Timing Belt + Labour Free = RM 135.00
This PromotionValied for Protons & Perodua 1.3 & 1.5 ONLY

2) NGV Installation Promotion

NGV +AIR FILTER + SPARK PLUG @ ENGINE OIL

Package 1: Carburetor starts from RM 3,300.00

Package 2: Injection starts from RM 4,250.00

This Promotion Valied for cars below 1.6cc

PETRONAS ENGINE OIL

2009-02-19T15:27:00.003+08:00

PETRONAS SYNTIUM 800 SM10W40 (RM 97.00) &
PETRONAS MACH 5 SM 20W50 (RM 69.00)

ELF ENGINE OIL

2009-02-19T15:14:00.008+08:00

1) ELF20W50 (RM 57.00)

2) ELF 15W50 (RM 72.00)

3) ELF10W30 (RM 57.00)

Naza Citra

2008-12-06T14:02:00.004+08:00

Type of Vehicle: Naza Citra 2.0
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L
Features : Box up Tank

Amoil Stocks Ready

2008-12-03T14:26:00.005+08:00

Wide range of stock is ready at workshops.

Price lists:
1) NGV Engine Oil (20W50) ~ RM 79.00
2) NGV Engine Oil (15W50) ~ RM 165.00
3) NGV Engine Oil (5W50) ~ RM 165.00
4) RTU 100% Coolant ~ RM 69.00
5) Amtec- Synthetic Metal ~ RM 35.00
Treatment

Amoil Lubricants

2008-12-03T14:20:00.004+08:00

RTU Coolant For NGV

Semi Synthetic Engine Oil (20/50)

Fully Synthetic Engine Oil (15/50)

Fully Synthetic Engine Oil (5/50)

Naza Ria

2008-11-29T13:17:00.008+08:00

Naza Ria V6 Quadcam
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 78L
Installation Date: 29th November 2008

Proton Wira 1.3 GL

2008-11-27T12:52:00.006+08:00

Proton Wira Aeroback 1.3
System : Carburetor System
Tank Capacity : 70L TypeII
Installation Date : 27th November 2008

Accessories - Tank Cover

2008-11-24T17:57:00.003+08:00

Besides specialises in NGV kit installation, we also provide additional service to our customer. Optionally, our customer would consider to install carpeted tank cover to protect the CNG cylinder.

PROTON GEN2

2008-11-21T13:47:00.003+08:00

PROTON GEN2 1.6 (M)
System : Basic System
Tank Capacity : 70L
Installation Date : 18/11/2008

CNG Cylinder EXPLOSION Test

2008-11-20T12:51:00.005+08:00

Who say that CNG Cylinder can cause EXPLOSION? See for your self!!

JPJ Approved

2008-11-14T17:31:00.010+08:00

Our workshop has been approved & certified by JPJ. There are less than 80 workshops in Malaysia that has been approved & certified to install, service and maintenance NGV kits. This approval includes the servicing & do maintenance to all products of NGV kits which are currently utilised by Malaysian car owner.

Click here for reference

Its very important for all car owners to identify the status of workshop first before they decide to install NGV kits as the installer must be properly certified by the JPJ. Incidents such as tank explosion is one good example to install the NGV kits at certified workshops.

Explosion caused by cooking gas tank installed by uncertified installer. The story...

Flash Lube

2008-11-12T12:35:00.008+08:00

Valve Saver Fluid - Flash Lube RM80.00 per Bottle (1000L)

Valve Saver Kit - RM 350.00 per Set (Free 1 bottle of 500ml vsf)

NGV Tank Cover

2008-11-11T17:49:00.012+08:00

NGV Tank Cover

PROTON ISWARA 1.3i

2008-11-11T17:38:00.003+08:00

PROTON ISWARA AEROBACK 1.3i
SYSTEM : CARBURETOR
TANK CAPACITY : 65 L

Landirenzo Sequential Injection System

2008-11-08T14:11:00.004+08:00

LANDIRENZO OMEGAS PLUS multipoint sequential injection system represents a new generation of bifuel (gasoline - CNG) CNG conversion system.
The principle used by the CNG ECU to calculate the injection timing applied to the CNG injectors, is based on the acquisition of the gasoline injection timing by CNG ECU during CNG mode.
The engine management is, therefore, mainly left to the gasoline ECU whilst the CNG control unit translates gasoline actuations into an appropriate control for CNG injectors.

In order to maintain the coherence with the gasoline system, the CNG ECU drives CNG injectors in the same sequence as gasoline injectors.
CNG Ecu through model based software strategies is able to transform gasoline injection timing into CNG injection timing reconstructing an appropriate calculation chain optimized for CNG.

LANDIRENZO OMEGAS PLUS can use different types of injectors according to the specifications of the application.
LANDIRENZO OMEGAS PLUS is minimally invasive with respect to the original gasoline engine management system.

It is able to be easily integrated with the main engine management functions as mixture control, cut off, EGR, purge canister, etc and auxiliaries engine management functions as air-conditioning, power-steering, electric loads, etc..
The CNG ECU is able to calculate CNG injection timing using specific information as CNG injector rail pressure, CNG temperature, engine coolant temperature, engine RPM and battery voltage, in addition to the inputs of the gasoline ECU.

Completely self calibrating using model based algorithms

Remote assistance for calibrating the ECU
Complete diagnosis of "gas" components and sensors
Spark advance optimization: software strategies and hardware included in the ECU
Suitable for the most stringent emission standards ( ≥ Euro 4)
Compatible with OBD (on board diagnostic) of the original petrol ECU

Proton Waja 1.6 (M)

2008-11-08T14:06:00.002+08:00

Proton Waja 1.6 (M)
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Saga New Model 1.3(M)

2008-11-07T11:57:00.003+08:00

Proton Saga 1.3(M)
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Wira 1.5i

2008-11-07T11:55:00.002+08:00

Proton Wira 1.5i
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Naza Ria V6 Quad Cam

2008-11-07T11:54:00.005+08:00

Naza Ria V6 Quad Cam
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Waja 1.6(M)

2008-11-07T11:53:00.003+08:00

Proton Waja 1.6 (M)
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Wira 1.5i

2008-11-07T11:51:00.002+08:00

Proton Wira 1.5 (M)
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Naza Ria V6 QuadCam

2008-11-07T11:49:00.003+08:00

Naza Ria V6 Quadcam
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Wira Aeroback 1.3(M)

2008-11-07T11:47:00.004+08:00

Proton Wira Aeroback 1.3(M)
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Toyota Unser 1.8i

2008-11-07T11:45:00.003+08:00

Toyota Unser 1.8i
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Renault Kangoo 1.4 (M)

2008-11-07T11:44:00.004+08:00

Renault Kangoo 1.4 (M)
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 100L

Perodua Kancil 850

2008-11-07T11:42:00.002+08:00

Perodua Kancil 850
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Saga Magma 1.5i

2008-11-07T11:40:00.003+08:00

Proton Saga Magma 1.5i
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Saga Aeroback 1.3

2008-11-07T11:38:00.005+08:00

Proton Saga Aeroback 1.3
System : Carburetor
Tank Capacity : 65L

Renault 1.7 (M)

2008-11-07T11:36:00.002+08:00

Renault 1.7
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 70L

Proton Saga BLM

2008-11-07T11:34:00.003+08:00

Proton Saga BLM 1.3i
System : Basic Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Gen.2 1.6 (M)

2008-11-07T11:31:00.006+08:00

Proton Gen2 1.6(M)
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 70L

Honda CRV 2.0i

2008-11-07T11:28:00.003+08:00

Honda CRV 2.0i
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 70L

Perodua MyVi

2008-11-07T11:24:00.007+08:00

Perodua Myvi 1.1 installation
System : Basic set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Toyota Avanza 1.3 i

2008-11-07T11:22:00.003+08:00

Toyota Avanza 1.3i installation
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 70 L

Proton Wira 1.8 4G93

2008-11-07T11:21:00.006+08:00

Proton Wira 1.8 4G93 (M)
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Proton Wira 1.5

2008-11-07T11:19:00.004+08:00

Proton Wira 1.5GLi installation
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 65L

Honda Civic 1.5

2008-11-07T11:17:00.005+08:00

Honda Civic 1.5i Installation
System : Full Set
Tank Capacity : 70 L

Location Map

2008-11-07T11:07:00.010+08:00

GT NGV - REBUT ENGINEERING SERVICES
C-18,JALAN MEDAN PB3,
PUSAT BANDAR,SEKSYEN 9,
43650 BANDAR BARU BANGI,
SELANGOR.

Tel : 03-89268091
Fax : 03-89267891
H/P : 019-2233887
Eml : rebutengine@yahoo.com

GT NGV - Rebut Engineering Services

Rebut Engineering Services which specialises in NGV installation & services is located at Bandar Baru Bangi just behind the PKNS Complex, Section 9...

The Rebut Team

From Left: Amir (Operation Engineer - NGV & Auto), Beja (Wiring - NGV & Auto), Nizam (Technician & Accessories- NGV & Auto), Rafi (Auto Specialist), Shamil (Technician & Accessories - NGV) & Izuan (Technical Quality Assurance - NGV & Auto).

How NGV Works

2008-11-06T11:43:00.006+08:00

1. Natural gas is compressed and enters the vehicle through the natural gas fill valve (receptacle).
2. It flows into high-pressure cylinders located in or under the vehicle.
3. In a bi-fuel NGV, a fuel selector on the dashboard permits selection of natural gas or gasoline to act as the fuel for the vehicle. A dedicated NGV operates solely on natural gas.
4. When natural gas is needed by the engine, it leaves the cylinders and passes through the master manual shut-off valve.
5. The gas goes through the high-pressure fuel line and enters the engine compartment.
6. Gas enters the regulator, which reduces pressure from up to 3,600 psi to near atmospheric pressure.
7. The natural gas solenoid valve allows natural gas to pass from the regulator into the gas mixer or natural gas fuel injectors. (Or, it shuts off the natural gas when the engine is not running or when, in the case of a bi-fuel vehicle, gasoline is selected).
8. In a bi-fuel NGV, natural gas mixed with air flows down through the gasoline carburetor or fuel injection system and enters the engine's combustion chambers. In a dedicated NGV, natural gas is injected into the engine's combustion chamber via specially designed natural gas fuel injectors.
9. In a bi-fuel NGV, when the driver selects gasoline, the conventional gasoline system is activated and the natural gas system is automatically shut off.

FAQ About NGV

2008-11-06T11:42:00.002+08:00

More explaination about NGV

# Natural Gas for Vehicles (NGV)?
Yes! It is natural gas under pressure in cylinders, placed in your car boot compartment.

# Can my petrol cost be really cut by half?
Yes! The price of NGV is more than half the price of petrol. Petrol price is RM2.70 per litre while NGV price is 68 cents per litre.

# Will it affect my car's engine?
Not at all! NGV is a clean fuel. It makes your engine run cleaner and quieter. So, definitely NGV can reduce your service maintenance bill.

# But is it safe?
NGV has been in use overseas since 1945. Today, more than 1,000,000 vehicles use NGV all over the world. And there has not been any serious accident caused by NGV.

# But what about the storage cylinders?
Unlike a petrol tank, the storage cylinders are so strong they can withstand direct impact from a car speeding at 90 km/hr or a small calibre bullet.

# What about the gas inside?
The NGV inside is so much lighter than air, it just disappears into the air quickly in case of leakage. It also does not ignite easily.

# Where do I refill NGV?
At any NGV outlet. Look for the NGV sign.

# What about road tax for my car?
You get 25% deduction for your road tax. This clearly shows the Government's commitment to NGV.

# Can I use both - petrol and NGV?
Yes! You can use either NGV or petrol after fixing the NGV kit in your car.

# Where do I service my NGV car?
Presently, there are 5 servicing workshops. More will soon be added to the list.

# One last question. Is it environment-friendly?
Yes! It definitely is! No black smoke! No lead! It keeps the city's air clean and people healthy

Why NGV?

2008-11-06T11:40:00.003+08:00

NGV stands for 'Natural Gas For Vehicles'. It is equivalent to natural gas supplied to power stations, industries, commercial establishment and households. NGV is an environmentally friendly fuel and has been proven to be lighter than air. It is specially developed to provide economic value to users without compromising on quality.

The advantages NGV can offer to vehicle owners include:
• Substantial savings (50%) in fuel cost
• Lower operating cost
• Contributes to a cleaner environment
• Extended travel range

Government Incentives & Legislations To Encourage Use of NGV

NGV is supported by the government with incentives and legislation to encourage vehicles owner to use NGV. NGV price is only 63.5 cent/litre equivalent of petrol, is cheaper than other fuels. NGV conversion kits are exempted from import duty and sales tax.
Reduction of road tax from existing levels:

• Monogas vehicle (NGV only) - 50% off
• Bi-fuel vehicle (Petrol & NGV) - 25% off
• Dual-fuel vehicle (Diesel & NGV) - 25% off

All these are major factors for potential owners to consider when making their vehicle fuel choices. However, what many owners may not be aware of is the safety record of NGV vehicles. NGV vehicles safety record compares favourably to other traditional fuels or alternative fuels available today. This is due to the superior (and still improving) technology, higher safety standards and the physical properties of NGV itself which makes it as safe or safer to use than petroleum-based fuels.

Why NGV?

2008-11-06T11:40:00.002+08:00

What Is NGV All About??

2008-11-06T11:33:00.003+08:00

A Natural Gas Vehicle (NGV) is a vehicle which runs on natural gas, a fuel which burns much more cleanly than gasoline. Because many countries are seeking alternatives to gasoline as a fuel source, the use of NGVs is growing around the world, as the cars are energy efficient and very clean burning. Consumers in some countries can purchase NGVs, and existing cars can also be converted to use natural gas. In addition, many companies offer fleet vehicles which run on natural gas, allowing cities to convert their cars, buses, and trucks to natural gas.

Natural gas is a gaseous combination of hydrocarbons, typically heavy on methane. Technically, natural gas is a fossil fuel, and it is considered a nonrenewable resource as a result. However, natural gas is fairly abundant and is generally cheaper than gasoline. In addition, it burns much more cleanly than gasoline, making it a better choice for vehicle fueling since it can dramatically reduce emissions. In some cases, an NGV can run on biofuel, a renewable form of natural gas made from biological material such as manure.

The design of a NGV is much like that of a conventional gasoline vehicle. The engine works in the same way, with explosions of gas firing cylinders. Instead of a singe gas tank, the NGV has several heavily secured tanks designed to hold compressed natural gas. In some cases, a NGV is equipped to take liquefied natural gas, which is cooled so that it becomes a liquid, allowing the car to store more energy. NGVs drive, look, and feel like ordinary cars.

Fueling the NGV is somewhat more complicated than fueling a conventional car. Drivers need to find a natural gas fueling station, or they can use a home fueling system which taps into household natural gas. Typically, a home fueling system can take hours to fill, since the gas needs to be pressurized before it enters the car. Manufacturers of NGVs hope that consumer demand will increase the number of available fueling stations, which is important, since the cars have a shorter range than their gasoline consuming counterparts do.

Although the NGV is not a complete solution to reliance on fossil fuels, the vehicles were hailed as a step in the right direction when they began to be more widely produced in the late 1990s. In many cities around the world, NGV buses, taxis, and public works vehicles can be readily seen on the streets.