Tallahassee, FL, July 2, 2010:  May was a month of “firsts” for natural gas transportation initiatives on both a federal and state level. In addition to announcing a $4,000 Federal Income Tax Credit for the 2010 Ford Focus natural gas converted vehicle, construction of South Florida’s first CNG (Compressed Natural Gas) public fueling station is underway.

 

Located in Miami Gardens, FL, the station will be open for business as early as July 2010, featuring quick-fill self-service dispensers and both credit card and fleet card readers. According to CNGas Group, Corp, this will be the first of many South Florida locations.

 

The news is nicely timed with Ford Focus’ $4,000 tax credit, which is the largest Grant amount earned by an American-made CNG vehicle to date. Running exclusively on natural gas, this Environmental Protection Association (EPA) approved vehicle meets the most stringent emission standards and can result in significant fuel savings. The tax credit is available to households, businesses and municipalities, starting immediately.

 

The Florida Natural Gas Association (FNGA) is a non-profit organization that promotes and encourages the growth of the natural gas industry in the state of Florida. It also seeks to protect the interests of the industry, its members and consumers.  Our members include distribution companies, transmission, gas supply marketers and affiliate members.  With a membership of more than 100 companies, FNGA represents every segment of the natural gas industry.

 

For more information, please contact Jenna Bernardo, FNGA staff member, phone. (321) 779-1010, jenna@mtninc.com.