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- A Nigerian man has shared his thoughts on the trending alternative to petrol, the compressed natural gas (CNG)
- He said Nigeria lacks the needed infrastructure to move the CNG around, and as such, it is not a great energy solution
- He rated the electric vehicle (EV) above CNG-powered vehicles and endorsed it as a good long-term solution instead
A man, @supersanusi, has downplayed the hype around the compressed natural gas.
In a tweet on X, the Nigerian man said CNG is not a great energy solution for the country as it lacks the infrastructure required to move it around.
Source: Twitter
@supersanusi recommended the electric vehicle instead and said he would instead invest in it and the grid and solar.
"CNG isn't a great energy solution for Nigeria because the underlying infrastructure needed to move it around isn't there."I'll bet, & invest in full EV for Nigeria long term while investing in the grid, solar maybe wind (there are arguments against it) and mini hydro."In the comment section of his tweet, @supersanusi added:
"Also the idea that it’s better because it’s cheap assumes that it’ll stay cheap as demand ramps up."See his tweet below:
Netizens react to man's stance on CNG
@OnyeaboEbube said:
"Nigerians do not need CNG or whatever."We need to drill baby , drill, drill that oil to riches. "Nigeria is not drilling enough period."@eyebuggy said:
"My bet is on EV and mini hydro plant setups for homes."@iamtopsylee said:
"EV's much better cos everyone could produce their own electricity."@kkingjorge said:
"I agree. We don't have the infrastructure to sustain CNG at the moment, not even in 10 years."@je_mc2 said:
"Full EV is far better, but of course you run into the binding constraint."@akpaneli said:
"The hindrance to EV adoption in Nigeria is the price point. For a public transport operator one can buy a fairly used car for 3-6M, convert to CNG with about 1M and will make ROI in 18-24 months meanwhile the least fairly used EV is $15-20K. Our purchasing power has reduced."In a related story, Legit.ng reported that a man who travelled with a CNG-powered car from Lagos to Ibadan had shared his experience.
Journalist raises alarm about CNG
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a journalist had highlighted the risks associated with CNG.
In a Facebook post on Friday, October 18, Muyi said Nigeria lacks the infrastructure and safety standards for the transition.
Muyi claimed the US has a small percentage of CNG-powered users. He said some risks associated with CNG conversions include engine failure and potential explosion. Muyi added that a more thoughtful strategy was essential to avoid worsening the nation's economic woes.
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Source: Legit.ng
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