TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Fighting back
against a spike in gasoline prices and building on momentum from
record sales of the Civic Natural Gas Vehicle, American Honda today
announced that it is working with Clean Energy Fuels Corp.,
America's largest owner of public compressed natural gas (CNG)
fueling stations, and participating Honda dealers to provide a
special savings to customers purchasing a new 2012 Civic Natural
Gas Vehicle – a debit card pre-loaded with $3,000 that can be used at Clean Energy CNG
fueling stations around the country to purchase fuel*. In addition
to the fuel card savings, 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicle customers
in California may have the added
benefit of single-occupant access to High Occupancy Vehicle
"carpool" lanes through January 1,
2015.**
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With a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 mpg and a fuel
cost savings of up to 40 percent compared to a typical
gasoline-powered compact car, the Civic Natural Gas Vehicle can
significantly reduce the pain at the pump. The Civic Natural Gas
Vehicle can also be refueled in a matter of minutes, much like a
conventional gasoline-powered car, and should be able to cover over
200 miles on a single tank of fuel (depending on driving conditions
and style).
The nation-wide average price of natural gas fuel for vehicles
in July was $2.05 per equivalent
gasoline gallon, according to the most recent Department of Energy,
Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price report on fuel prices.
Ninety-eight percent of natural gas consumed in North America is domestically
produced.
The 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicle, the only OEM produced
natural-gas powered passenger vehicle in the U.S, posted record
sales since going on-sale in October
2011 as a new model, increasing 22 percent versus the same
period a year ago, highlighting continued growing consumer interest
in practical alternatives to gasoline, and natural gas in
particular.
Named the "2012 Green Car of the Year" by Green Car
Journal and one of the "greenest vehicles of 2012" by the
American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), the
redesigned 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicle runs on cleaner, abundant
and domestically sourced inexpensive natural gas.
The Civic Natural Gas Vehicle is available for purchase at 199
certified Honda CNG dealers in 36 states. It is the only dedicated
CNG-powered passenger car available for retail purchase from a
major automaker and is manufactured exclusively by Honda
Manufacturing of Indiana, LLC in
Greensburg, Indiana, using
domestic and globally sourced parts.
Consumers interested in learning more about their refueling
locations can visit Clean Energy's web-based station locator at
http://www.cleanenergyfuels.com for a listing of stations in their
area.
Customers interested in receiving a $3000 fuel card with the purchase of a new 2012
Civic Natural Gas Vehicle must make their purchase from a
participating Honda CNG dealer on or before January 2, 2013; the supply of fuel cards and
model year 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicles is limited. For more
information on the fuel card promotion, visit
www.CNGfuelcard.honda.com.
Honda Environmental Leadership
Besides producing the Civic Natural Gas Vehicle, Honda has
developed numerous technologies to improve fuel efficiency and
reduce CO2 emissions, including the Honda Fit EV and the
Honda FCX Clarity fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV). Honda has also
led the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) rankings of overall
vehicle environmental performance since 2000, and a Honda vehicle
has topped the list of America's greenest vehicles, from the
America Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), for 11
consecutive years.
About Clean Energy
Clean Energy (Nasdaq: CLNE) is the largest provider of
natural gas fuel for transportation in North America and a global leader in the
expanding natural gas vehicle fueling market. We have operations in
compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG)
vehicle fueling and construction and operation of natural gas
fueling stations. Wholly-owned subsidiaries include BAF
Technologies, which provides natural gas vehicle systems and
conversions for taxis, vans, pick-up trucks and shuttle buses; IMW
Industries, Ltd., which supplies CNG equipment for vehicle fueling
and industrial applications worldwide; NorthStar, which supplies LNG and liquefied to
compressed natural gas fueling system technologies and equipment,
station construction and operations; and Clean Energy Renewable
Fuels (CERF), which develops renewable natural gas (RNG), or
biomethane, production facilities in the U.S. For more information,
visit www.cleanenergyfuels.com.
Executive Quotes
"With gas prices spiking in California, Civic Natural Gas vehicles sales
at an all time high, and the public gaining greater awareness of
the benefits of using natural gas, we believe this a great time to
launch our fuel card promotion with our partner Clean Energy." said
Steve Center, vice president of the American Honda Environmental
Business Development Office. "If you're looking to save money at
the pump, spend less time in traffic, and reduce your environmental
impact, the 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicle is a great
choice."
"Drivers have increasingly seen a greater percentage of their
dollars going down their car's gasoline tanks," said Peter Grace, senior vice president of Clean
Energy for sales. "For the average driver, the $3000 Clean Energy fuel card provided by Honda
will translate into two to three years of not paying for fuel. The
significant cost savings, positive environmental benefits and
access to car pool lanes will make new Civic Natural Gas Vehicle
owners the envy of on the road."
* While supply of fuel cards last. Available only at
participating Honda certified Civic NGV Dealers. See
participating dealers for details. Fuel card subject to the terms
and conditions set forth by issuer. Recipient is responsible for
all federal, state or local taxes on the fuel card, regardless of
whether the card is used in whole or in part. Clean Energy fueling
stations not located in every city/state.
** See your state's website for more information.
Single-occupant access to the California State Route 110 and Interstate 10
HOV toll lanes in Los Angeles
County only available from March 2,
2014 through January 1,
2015.
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