February 8, 2006

Zero Duty for CNG Components in Philippines

Components, parts and accessories used in the manufacture of compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles in the Philippines will be subject to zero Customs duty commencing next week. Other vehicle types included in the Executive Order signed last month by Philippines President, Gloria Arroyo, include hybrid, flex-fuel and electric vehicles. More information

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February 1, 2006

Country Report: NGV's in Pakistan

Compressed natural gas (CNG) development in Pakistan started in the mid eighties when HDIP* set up two CNG refueling stations in Karachi and Islamabad (major cities of Pakistan). Due to excellent production and distribution of natural gas in Pakistan, today there are more than 800 CNG refueling stations operational either at existing petrol stations or separately on dedicated sites. 300 more are expected in the coming six months. Full story >>>>>>

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January 18, 2006

2006 Natural Gas Powered Honda Civic GX Debuts in LA

American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has debuted its all-new compressed natural gas (CNG) powered Civic GX at the 2006 Greater Los Angeles Auto Show earlier this month. Scheduled to go on sale at select Honda dealers throughout California in May, the Civic GX proposes a pathway to energy independence, produces near zero emissions, and delivers benefits to owners in the form of tax breaks and single passenger carpool lane access. Full story >>>>>>