(June 9, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Californians purchasing a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle are now eligible for special savings from the California Energy Commission — an immediate $1,000 purchase credit supplied directly by certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealers at the time of purchase.

In addition to the purchase credit savings, Civic Natural Gas vehicle customers in California have the added benefit of qualifying for single-occupant access to High Occupancy Vehicle "carpool" and High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes. California has the most robust natural gas fueling infrastructure in the nation with more than 150 stations in the state.

With a combined EPA fuel economy rating of 31 mpge and a fuel cost savings of up to 40-percent compared to gasoline, the Civic Natural Gas vehicle can significantly reduce consumers' pain at the pump. The Civic Natural Gas, powered 100-percent by cleaner-burning, abundant and primarily U.S.-sourced natural gas, can be refueled in a matter of minutes, much like a conventional gasoline-powered car.

Retail customers and fleet clients interested in receiving the $1,000 purchase credit with the purchase of a new Civic Natural Gas vehicle (up to 20 vehicles per fleet client or retail customer) must make their purchase from a certified Honda Civic Natural Gas dealer while California Energy Commission purchase credits remain available. The supply of purchase credits through the California Energy Commission is limited to 1,600 and expires when all have been distributed or on April 22, 2015, whichever occurs first.

California leads the nation in the number of statewide compressed natural gas stations. Consumers interested in learning more about local compressed natural gas refueling sites can visit the California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition web site for a listing of stations in their area.