Have you ever driven a CNG car? Have you ever wondered how they work and even run off of two different fuels? Along with these questions the main question seems to be if they are safe. Let us explain the safety of CNG vehicles and let you know what you can expect.

Unlike a regular gas tank which is made of cheap aluminum, a CNG tank is made of an aluminum composite material which is much stronger. These tanks can withstand gun fire, regular fire, and explosions without ruining the tank.

Another safety feature of CNG cars is that if the integrity of the CNG tank is compromised at all there is a safety release valve which safely expends the natural gas within the tank.

Natural gas has a much higher octane rating that regular gasoline. In fact natural gas can only be lit if something is 1100 degrees or hotter, unlike regular gas which can easily start on fire.

Filling a CNG tank is also very safe as the compression will fill the tank to a maximum of 4000 lbs per square inch. The tanks are rated to hold with 3 times that pressure so filling is very safe. Also because of the octane rating a small spark or lighting of a cigerette will not ignite the gas.

we hope that you can determine from this information the true safety of a CNG vehicle. These cars are great for the environment and are much cheaper to drive. If you are looking into buying a car like this rest assured that your safety is in good hands.