CF-Plated Chevy Cavalier

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   Not one you see everyday ..... On I-395 southbound yesterday, there was a bright red SOV Chevy Cavalier with CF plates. Upon closer look, it had a "clean natural gas" sticker at the bottom of the rear glass. "Green", like all the Metro Bus fleet. [;)]

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sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: CF-Plated Chevy Cavalier Posted: 19 Apr 2006 at 7:03am
	Not one you see everyday ..... On I-395 southbound yesterday, there was a bright red SOV Chevy Cavalier with CF plates. Upon closer look, it had a "clean natural gas" sticker at the bottom of the rear glass. "Green", like all the Metro Bus fleet. [;)]

bigmike Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigmike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2006 at 11:08am
	to my knowledge, only PEPCO has CNG vehicles and there isnt ONE single cavalier (that I know of) that is a hybrid.

mariam0673 Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 29 Apr 2005 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote mariam0673 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2006 at 11:22am
	no, sludge is right...I've seen the metro buses

bigmike Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigmike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2006 at 12:55pm
	So have I, but I know of -0- chevy cavalier's that are CNG powered.

Wagonman Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Aug 2003 Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote Wagonman Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 19 Apr 2006 at 5:44pm
	quote: Originally posted by bigmike [br]So have I, but I know of -0- chevy cavalier's that are CNG powered. The federal government had some that were CNG. Someone could have bought it as surplus. They also could have paid for a conversion(unlikely). The thing that worries me is that some of them are bi-fuel vehicles. That means it may be running on gas. I don't trust VA DMV to know that and deny them CF plates.

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2006 at 11:38am
	Saw the same red Cavalier again yesterday afternoon. [:)] It exited the HOVs at Springfield. Didn't appear to have any PEPCO, METRO, or any oher company affiliation markings. Female driver, running on "Clean, Natural Gas". [:)]

bigmike Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigmike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2006 at 12:04pm
	ok, I will start researching this and post my findings.

bigmike Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigmike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 20 Apr 2006 at 12:07pm
	ok, in 2003 some were made, and here are the specs on them. http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/FEG2003_AltFuelVehicles.pdf Just for the record, the Cavalier was discontinued in 2004. The Cobalt was its replacement in 2005.

sluDgE Members Profile Find Members Posts Master Slug Joined: 27 Oct 2003 Status: Offline Points: 501	Post Options Post Reply Quote sluDgE Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 2006 at 12:39pm
	bigmike, It could have been a conversion kit on it too. I think VDOT has to certify the installation and do an emissions test before the owner can get CF plates. Anyway, it was an unusual HOV site to see. Have a great rainy weekend. [:)]

bigmike Members Profile Find Members Posts New Slug Joined: 05 Apr 2006 Location: VA Status: Offline Points: 0	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigmike Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 21 Apr 2006 at 12:57pm
	actually, it shouldnt be too bad. I am helping a member from this board buy a laptop this weekend. :-) PLEASE everyone drive safe on this rainy weekend we have coming up.