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Natural Gas Vehicle Availability

The availability of new light-duty original equipment manufacturer natural gas vehicles (NGVs) has declined in recent years. However, certified installers can economically and reliably retrofit many light-duty vehicles for natural gas operation. Natural gas engines and fueling systems are also available for heavy-duty vehicles such as transit buses and refuse trucks.

Light-Duty Vehicles

As of this writing, only one production light-duty natural gas vehicle is available: the Honda Civic GX sedan. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has called the natural gas Civic GX the cleanest internal-combustion vehicle on Earth. Visit the U.S. Department of Energy/U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Fuel Economy Guide to compare the Civic GX with other cars for environmental impact and petroleum savings. Also use the natural gas vehicle cost calculator to understand costs associated with buying and fueling the Civic GX.

For more light-duty NGV options, see the NGVAmerica's list of Available Natural Gas Vehicles and Engines (PDF 66 KB). Download Adobe Reader. This document lists light-, medium-, and heavy-duty natural gas vehicles and engines available directly from large original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) or via qualified system retrofitters using EPA-/CARB-certified systems from small-volume OEMs. It also provides manufacturer and retrofitter contact information. For more on retrofit NGVs, read NGVAmerica's Frequently Asked Questions About Converting Vehicles to Operate on Natural Gas (PDF 67 KB). Download Adobe Reader. Also see the AFDC Aftermarket Alternative Fuel Vehicle Conversions.

Heavy-Duty Vehicles

See NGVAmerica's list of Available Natural Gas Vehicles and Engines (PDF 83 KB) for the most recent list of available heavy-duty natural gas engines. Download Adobe Reader. These engines can be used for various applications, such as transit buses, school buses, and refuse trucks. Contact the engine manufacturers (see contact information in Available Natural Gas Vehicles and Engines) to find out which vehicles feature their engines. Alternatively, contact heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers to learn about the natural gas vehicles they offer. Also see the AFDC Heavy-Duty Vehicle and Engine Search.

More Information

If you are interested in purchasing a natural gas vehicle and need more information, see the AFDC's information on natural gas: