Regarding converting vehicles to CNG: Ranchers in west Texas have had dual-fuel vehicles for 50-60 years. Conversion kits can be installed by a mechanic in a day. Switch from one fuel to another, and back again, with the flip of a switch.
Good point, Kropotkin. I just checked current prices for CNG in my region. Anywhere from $1.50 to $1.80 per gallon (I guess it’s a gallon, or the equivalent).
My choice is between keeping a 2008 Honda Civic Hybrid that gets about 40 mpg, but has 80,000 miles, and converting a 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 with only 30,000 mile to a CNG vehicle. The Dodge Ram gets about 15 mpg. Still, it can do many things that the Civic can’t do, and it will probably last a lot longer.
I also think I can get a good price for the Civic Hybrid right now. It will be more valuable on the resale market than the truck.