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W.Va. State Fleet to Include Natural Gas Vehicles

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West Virginia's new government fleet of vehicles will include those fueled by natural gas.

Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin says 10 of the 2013 model year contract's 36 vehicle types will be fueled by a compressed natural gas.

The Natural Gas Vehicle Task Force also is looking at ways to expand the infrastructure for natural gas fueling in the state. West Virginia had several compressed natural gas filing centers in the 1990s but they failed to catch on with consumers.

 Tomblin says natural gas vehicle can be fueled for $1.50 to $2 a gallon.

 The Purchasing Division plans to open bids for the contract Sept. 6.