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Old 09-11-2012, 02:28 PM   #83 (permalink)
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We will have an air bladder that inflates at 35 mph and deflates very quickly below that speed. It will seal up that gap tighter than a bulls rear-end in fly season.
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At this time, penetration of CNG into either the gasoline or diesel market is poisoned by the steep price of new or converted CNG engines.

The equipment is not expensive. Its that super-expensive EPA permit that lets manufacturers or converters install CNG. Chevy makes a CNG pickup. It sells at a $11,000 premium over the gasoline engines.

Thank you, EPA.
I'm ok with that. In the zeal for natural gas drilling we are squandering our fresh water supplies, and I like water better than cheap gas.
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