compressed natural gas (CNG)

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Stored in a high-pressure container (usually at 3000 to 3600 psi) it is used mainly as an alternative fuel for internal combustion engines (such as automobile engines). It generates low hydrocarbon emissions, but a significant quantity of nitrogen oxide emissions.

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