The last of TransCab's Compressed Natural Gas taxis was scrapped last month, due to limited refuelling stations and poor cost advantages over normal cabs.
According to experts, compressed natural gas vehicles have a far lower chance of bursting into flames than petrol models.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced that it is now requiring all compressed natural gas vehicles to undergo an inspection by 9th June.
The popularity of compressed natural gas (CNG) as an alternative fuel is fast fizzling out due to a multitude of factors.
Audi is embarking on a programmed to harness alternative sources of energy to produce hydrogen, which will be eventually be used to power methane or hydrogen-driven cars
At the 24-Hour Race on the Nürburgring on 23/24 May, Volkswagen will field two Scirocco cars with innovative natural gas engines.
Pinnacle Motors provided a much needed boost in the world of environmentally friendly automobiles yesterday when it organized a CNG car festival at Kallang.