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Increased interest in LPG-fuelled vehicles(22/04/2009)
Drivers using or thinking of using LPG have received a double boost with news just released by the automotive liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplier, Calor. In 2008, 19 new companies joined the LPGA ‘approved installers’ scheme meaning a total of 192 approved installers are now available for drivers to modify their vehicles to run on LPG. In addition over 85 per cent of tested vehicles that had been converted to LPG received an excellent or... [more]
Over 1400 LPG stations in the UK(03/02/2009)
Vehicles running on LPG produce far fewer harmful emissions that contribute to environmental and health problems than traditional road fuels. LPG vehicles produce 17% less carbon dioxide than petrol and 2% less than diesel, 120 per cent less NOx than petrol and staggering 2,000 per cent less than diesel and in terms of small particle emissions (PM10) one LPG vehicle will emit up to 120 times less than a diesel vehicle. Added benefits of runnin... [more]
LPG overtakes diesel as the cost-effective alternative to petrol(11/12/2008)
Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is now an even better option to petrol than diesel. While the price of LPG and petrol has fallen considerably recently, diesel price decreases haven't been as sharp. Calor's Autogas Development Executive Chris Taylor explains: "LPG has overtaken diesel as the cost-effective alternative to petrol, currently costing 50 per cent less than diesel. For families and companies running fleets it makes long-term financial... [more]
Switching to LPG can save up to 40 per cent on car fuel bills(11/11/2008)
Almost 50 per cent of motorists have considered converting their car to run on LPG because of the rising cost of fuel. LPG currently retails at around half of the price of petrol and diesel, and in the recently published study, 47 per cent of people questioned said they have already considered converting their car to save money. Autogas business development manager, Chris Taylor, said switching to LPG can save up to 40 per cent on fuel bills. ... [more]
Converting your current car to run on LPG doesn't need to be a lengthy or costly process(25/09/2008)
According to Autogas, converting your current car to run on LPG needn't be a lengthy or costly process and can offer both cost-saving and environmental benefits. Autogas National Marketing Coordinator, Chris Taylor, says many motorists consider the LPG conversion process to be complicated and expensive. The reality however is quite different. "LPG is by far the most widely available alternative fuel available in the UK, although it is surpr... [more]
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