Probably the most unusual product at the 2006 Portland International Auto Show, the American RoadsterTM by Eco-Fueler was a three-wheeled roadster that ran on compressed natural gas (CNG) and was built in Eugene, Oregon. It was to be fueled at home using a home fueling appliance that connected to the natural gas utility. Running on 130-octane CNG, which cost between 25 and 98 cents per gallon, the American Roadster had a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds and got 70 miles per gallon. It was designed with an estimated life expectancy of 300,000 miles, and was essentially non-polluting as the emissions from CNG are carbon dioxide and water.
All this technology is great, but you might expect it to come at a high cost: not so. The American Roadster retailed for $18,500, including the home fueling appliance and a removable hardtop, and was also eligible for a $4,000 Federal Tax Credit.
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