Consumers can now refuel natural gas vehicles at home, says FuelMaker Corporation, which unveiled “Phill”, a home-based refueling appliance for natural gas vehicles, at the World Natural Gas Vehicle Conference 2002 in Washington, D.C. in October. Phill is expected to cost less than U.S. $2000 (not including installation) and its developers say the convenience and affordability of home fueling will generate consumer demand for natural gas-powered vehicles, which have low emissions of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide. American Honda Motor Co., a 20% shareholder in FuelMaker, simultaneously announced consumer marketing plans for its Civic GX, a natural gas-powered car previously targeted at government buyers. Phill facilitates refueling from an existing natural gas line in a house, can be wall-mounted in a garage, and should be on sale in late 2003. For more information, go to www.fuelmaker.com/Phill/.