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I have always favored nuclear power but with a caveat. I worked in the industry in the early sixties, but left the field because of a dangerous complacency demonstrated by my coworkers. It seems to set in as folks become comfortable (way too comfortable) with what they’re doing. I’ve been out of the nuclear power loop for more than forty years, so maybe it’s harder to screw things up now than it was then. Other than that – nuclear power? Bring it on!

I have always favored nuclear power but with a caveat. I worked in the industry in the early sixties, but left the field because of a dangerous complacency demonstrated by my coworkers. It seems to set in as folks become comfortable (way too comfortable) with what they’re doing. I’ve been out of the nuclear power loop for more than forty years, so maybe it’s harder to screw things up now than it was then. Other than that – nuclear power? Bring it on!

“Where can I buy CNG converson kits for cars and trucksA list of dealers or can I become a dealer and installer? thanks”

Michael, I share your enthusiasm for the concept. It is logical that our society adopts a cleaner-burning, renewable fuel. But… try to act on this knowledge, and our beaurocrats will eat your life savings for lunch! The simplest dual fuel kits I mentioned above are seriously illegal to use! The fine is $5000 if you are caught with one!

Obviously, our laws need to change! If I, as a hobbyist, can reduce the pollution my diesel truck makes, while also reducing the amount of money sent to the middle east, our society benefits greatly! The kits I wrote of could be mounted by any moderately-skilled handyman. Imagine the impact for our country and planet if every diesel delivery truck, locomotive, big rig and barge was modified this way!

But- again- it is VERY ILLEGAL to do this! Without EPA and CARB certification, you run the risk of a $5ooo fine for “tampering” with a vehicle you own and paid for!

It is SO ironic- and indeed hypocritical- that NGV’s are subsidized, as are the home fueling kits- by the same govenment that wants to fine us so seriously for trying to apply the CNG advantages to hardware we already own! IMHO, it is a great example of socializing the costs while privatizing the benefits! It will cost you a vast sum of money to get ANY kit through the EPA- and said kit must also be vehicle-specific! You would be forced to charge $8,000+ PER VEHICLE to make it NG-ready and approved!

Meanwhile, I am certain that I could adapt my existing truck for under $2000 with equipment that already exists, in my own garage. But it is illegal to do so!

Everybody note: It is an election year. The people trying to win your approval would have the power to change the situation for the better. Anybody for lobbying?

“Where can I buy CNG converson kits for cars and trucksA list of dealers or can I become a dealer and installer? thanks”

Michael, I share your enthusiasm for the concept. It is logical that our society adopts a cleaner-burning, renewable fuel. But… try to act on this knowledge, and our beaurocrats will eat your life savings for lunch! The simplest dual fuel kits I mentioned above are seriously illegal to use! The fine is $5000 if you are caught with one!

Obviously, our laws need to change! If I, as a hobbyist, can reduce the pollution my diesel truck makes, while also reducing the amount of money sent to the middle east, our society benefits greatly! The kits I wrote of could be mounted by any moderately-skilled handyman. Imagine the impact for our country and planet if every diesel delivery truck, locomotive, big rig and barge was modified this way!

But- again- it is VERY ILLEGAL to do this! Without EPA and CARB certification, you run the risk of a $5ooo fine for “tampering” with a vehicle you own and paid for!

It is SO ironic- and indeed hypocritical- that NGV’s are subsidized, as are the home fueling kits- by the same govenment that wants to fine us so seriously for trying to apply the CNG advantages to hardware we already own! IMHO, it is a great example of socializing the costs while privatizing the benefits! It will cost you a vast sum of money to get ANY kit through the EPA- and said kit must also be vehicle-specific! You would be forced to charge $8,000+ PER VEHICLE to make it NG-ready and approved!

Meanwhile, I am certain that I could adapt my existing truck for under $2000 with equipment that already exists, in my own garage. But it is illegal to do so!

Everybody note: It is an election year. The people trying to win your approval would have the power to change the situation for the better. Anybody for lobbying?

Here is where I do not understand our regulators: Every site I have seen states that a dual-fuel diesel operates more cleanly than a stand-alone diesel, yet consumes far less non-renewable petroleum. (Methane can be produced in many ways, including biologically.) With these benefits, I fail to understand why addition of such a system is considered “tampering”, and subjects the user to a fine of $5000/day! How can a diesel owner “clean up his act” with such regulations?? How can we convert our existing hardware if we are threatened with large fines for doing so?? I want to avoid importing oil for my personal needs, and wish to make a contribution to clean air at the same time… but it seems impossible to take advantage of a duel-fueled diesel!