The sudden drop in the price of a barrel of oil, Carbon Credits all over the world has not resulted, here in Brazil, in a drop in fuel prices for final consumers. Given this scenario, CNG natural gas is a solution to avoid the high cost of gasoline and ethanol. But for that, it is necessary to know if it is worth investing in CNG. It is necessary to consider some points before adopting and converting the vehicle to this type of combustion. There are pros and cons that, according to the profile of each driver, will lean more towards one side than the other.
Advantages Of Investing In CNG
The main benefit – and that everyone is already happy to know – is that it is possible to drive more kilometers with natural gas than with gasoline or ethanol. On average, CNG travels 13km for every 1m³ of natural gas, while with a liter of gasoline, it is possible to travel only 10km and, with a liter of ethanol, 7 km. Another positive point is that the price of a cubic meter of gas is even lower than a liter of ethanol. Because it is more efficient, CNG is more ecological than other fuels. After all, less gas is needed to run. In addition, with natural gas, engine oil has more durability, as CNG does not contaminate it.
Disadvantages Of Investing In CNG
Not everything is rosy regarding natural gas as fuel for vehicles. The first point to consider is the cost of converting the car. In addition, much of the engine’s useful life is shortened as the CNG works with more pressure on the cylinder heads, increasing the possibility of cracks appearing. Not to mention that all the electrical parts and spark plug wires work harder. Another factor is that the number of gas stations prepared to fill up with CNG is much smaller.
What To Consider When Choosing
To define whether it is worth investing in CNG in e360 Power Company for instance, it is first necessary to analyze the driver’s profile and why the vehicle is used. This investment may not be so beneficial for people who drive a few kilometers a month. On the other hand, for people who work with a car and drive a greater mileage, such as over 100km per day, the costs of investing in CNG and vehicle maintenance, which must be carried out more frequently, can be easily offset precisely by the fact that natural gas yields more.
It is also worth remembering that fuel consumption is directly linked to the driver’s driving style and the vehicle’s conditions. Drivers who force the march, increasing the rotation per minute unnecessarily, and vehicles without inflated tires, for example, make the vehicle consume more fuel, whether ethanol, gasoline, or even CNG.
