World LP Gas Association

 

Reduce pollution-better air quality

• - No particulate matter emissions
• - Very few Nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions and even less non-regulated pollutants
• - Immediate improvement of existing petrol cars is possible, thanks to the easy retrofit of vehicles
• - Quieter engines (compared to Diesel)
• - Potential for further improvement as a result of direct injection technology

Decrease CO2 emissions

• - Autogas emits the least CO2 of all traditional fuels
• - From Well to Wheel, LP Gas emits 16% less CO2 than petrol, 12% on a Tank to Wheel basis
• - Autogas emits 11% less than diesel (Well to Wheel), 4% less on a Tank to Wheel basis
• - Climate change experts recognise this CO2 benefit of autogas. It is the reason for the inclusion of autogas in many plans to combat climate change

Diversify energy sources

• - 60% of LP Gas is obtained through the processing of natural gas, the remaining 40% is derived from crude oil
• - Autogas can complement, or act as a substitute for, petrol and diesel

Save Money

• - As a clean, healthy alternative to diesel and petrol, Autogas benefits from fiscal incentives in many countries
• - This makes it the cheapest fuel per litre at the pump
• - Autogas vehicles are very economical to run: Conversion and maintenance of an Autogas vehicle is low cost
• - Development of the Autogas market is mainly financed by the private sector

Immediate and competitive access

• - Easily accessible technology: Equipment and fuel readily available.
• - Autogas is the 3rd most popular automotive fuel and the number 1 clean fuel alternative in the world
• - Retrofitting gasoline vehicles is easy and fast
• - Large existing installation and maintenance network for autogas vehicles
• - Large existing network of autogas stations which enable easy supply

Mature technology

• - Technology has evolved, adapted and undergone stringent testing over 30 years
• - Autogas has proven its reliability, efficiency and availability over an extended period of time, even through a number of energy market crises
• - Fully contained within pressurised containers throughout the supply chain, ensuring safety and the protection of the environment
• - High performance systems, which perform equally as well as petrol-fueled engines
• - The use of Autogas is compatible with several propulsion systems: Flexfuel, petrol-hybrid, petrol

Easy to use

• - Usage and performance is identical to petrol or diesel powered vehicles
• - Autogas vehicle is completely autonomous, while also benefiting from a back-up petrol tank
• - Widespread distribution and installation network.
• - Fast refuelling
• - Liquid fuel, easily stored and very portable

Wide range of vehicles available

• - Car manufacturers offer a variety of passenger cars and light duty vehicles
• - Most vehicles can be converted to autogas

Professional support when needed

• - Representatives from a number of powerful industries operate in the autogas marketplace. These include: Car manufacturers, installers, equipment manufacturers and energy suppliers
• - Large multi-national organisations as well as small local businesses operate wherever Autogas is available

Join the Autogas Club

• - 11 million people all across the world drive autogas vehicles. These include buses, utility and trade vans, delivery vehicles,hotel and airport shuttles, scooters, boats and forklift trucks
• - Why not join the club and convert to Autogas, the N°1 clean energy alternative today!

 

 

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