Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
LPG is a mixture of propane and butane and comes from various sources of refinery or
LPG autogas is stored as a liquid in a special LPG container mounted in the vehicle load area. Due to the gas being capable of being stored as a liquid at relatively low pressure this gives the option of LPG tanks being fitted in space saving locations (in place of vehicle spare wheel) and other restricted areas where other gas tank options (CNG) may not be possible.
The common use of LPG for domestic and commercial purposes means that an infrastructure of vehicle refueling stations is common place in a majority of the world’s countries.
Most petrol engine cars can be converted to LPG but not all due to engine complexity and petrol injection types.
Most engines using LPG as a fuel can be changed from LPG back to petrol by the flick of a dashboard mounted switch. Some engines may come LPG dedicated with no option of running on petrol.
Most countries have laws governing the conversion of petrol engines to LPG and now with certification being more evident, the requirement of the vehicle conversion certificate amongst vehicle insurance brokers is common.
LPG when burnt is probably the most popular of the alternative fuels today offering reductions in green house gases and hydrocarbon emissions and noxious gases which play an important role in local air quality.
Disclaimer.
Please note “Greenerwheels” provides the above information to help inform potential customers to the use of cleaner automotive fuels and the behavior of that particular fuel in the environment.
For further information of a particular fuel and its impact on the environment we suggest that research from respected governing bodies regarding that fuel be carried out prior to purchasing / converting any motor vehicle