Autogas highlighted as third fuel of choice

Our friends at Autogas UK have welcomed comments from Inigo Palacio Prada, chairman of the Global Automotive Industry Network (GAIN), highlighting that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stands out as the ‘third fuel of choice for motorists’.

We already know that LPG represents a realistic alternative to petrol and diesel. There are 14.6 million motorists worldwide making the most of its financial and environmental benefits.

In an interview for Automotive Industries magazine (SEpt 09), Inigo Palacio Prada explained how LPG not only saves money and reduces harmful emissions with no loss of engine performance but is also readily available right now, through the Autogas refuelling network – making it the third fuel of choice for motorists.

“Electric vehicles are no doubt going to emerge as an alternative to traditional automotive fuels at some stage in the future,” said Prada. “We must remember that Autogas can provide significant benefits over gasoline and diesel and is available here and now.”

Environmental concerns run deeper than just reducing CO2 emissions. Vehicles running on LPG do produce 17 per cent less carbon dioxide than petrol and 2 per cent less than diesel, but also 120 per cent less oxides of nitrogen than petrol and a staggering 2,000 per cent less than diesel, and up to 120 times less small particle (PM10) emissions than diesel vehicles.

You can read the full release at: http://bit.ly/5SIa0g

Evo test drive the Honda

We loaned the LPG powered Honda to Roger Green of Evo for a week to allow him to deliver his professional verdict on the car.

We're very excited about reading his thoughts when Issue 141 comes out in February.

There may be a sneak preview online before then so watch out at http://www.evo.co.uk/.

Powershift Approval

The aftermarket conversion kit that Prins used on our LPG Honda Civic Type R has been Powershift Approved meaning that it can apply for exemption from the London Congestion Charge.

Any conversions now carried out by Prins using Honda Civic 2.0 litre Type R conversion kits on vehciles manufactured in 2007, 2008 or 2009 are all eligible for the exemption after the Energy Saving Trust granted the relevant certification and Powershift Approved status.

This follows approval on Prins aftermarket conversion kits for various different make and model vehicles.

The London congestion charge currently costs £8 per day, per vehicle entering the congestion charge zone. For a vehicle entering the zone everyday this could represent an annual saving of over £2,000 on road charges alone, not to mention the running cost benefits.

For more information about the London Congestion Charge, log on to the transport for London web site: http://www.tfl.gov.uk/roadusers/congestioncharging/default.aspx]