With the world premiere of the incorporation of the first SUV that uses CNG (compressed natural gas), Seat currently offers a range in this technology capable of reaching 59% of the market. The Ibiza, the León and the Mii Ecofuel in the TGI version join the Arona to try, through the popularization and growth of infrastructures, to become the best ecomobility option.
This option does not preclude the manufacturer from other mobility options. The electric offer of Seat and Cupra will soon become a leading agent capable of coexisting in full harmony with TGI technology . Technological plurality will be the letter of presentation of the dealers in an increasingly near future.
Let’s go back to cars with CNG technology. The three pillars that make this offer possibly the most rational on the market are economic, ecological and efficient. As I mentioned above, the average consumption stands at € 2.70, reaching € 3.24 if we choose the new 130 hp engine available in both bodies. To these data we must add that the prices of any model in the range are similar to the gasoline and diesel versions. This, sadly, is the workhorse of 100% electric vehicles today.
A study by the consumer association “BEUC” tells us that, if we compare natural gas-powered cars with any technology on the market, using price, fuel cost and maintenance as variables, CNG technology becomes the best trend cost option . If we refer to respect for the environment, a CNG vehicle reduces its CO2 emissions by approximately 25% compared to gasoline engines, reaching 75% NOX compared to diesel, and produces practically no emissions of particles and SO2. In the valued label market, this technology has a well-deserved ECO.
And to conclude we have to talk about efficiency . Idealisms and good intentions are often thwarted by the needs of the everyday. On the one hand, we do not forget that the implementation of new gas plants throughout the territory will be the essential ingredient for the consolidation and consolidation of this technology. Nor do we ignore the constant efforts both by the Spanish manufacturer and by those responsible for infrastructures, which will make it possible to refuel natural gas in any province of Spain. It is estimated that by the end of this year there will be about a hundred dispensers distributed throughout the territory.
Finally, another essential ingredient to make this technology useful is autonomy . The new generation TGI of Seat incorporates a third gas tank that reaches 500 kilometers and allows it to be independent of the combustion engine.
