LPG
(Liquefied Petroleum Gas). LPG is produced as a by-product of oil production. In the past it has been considered waste and burnt off, remember seeing the flames on the top of north sea oil platforms? That was LPG! It is a mixture of propane and butane and is often called Autogas. The simple chemical make-up of the gases ensures that they are clean burning and so more environmentally sound than petrol and diesel. There are over 9 million drivers worldwide using LP Gas.Submitted by MikeWhelan on 10 September, 2011 - 00:20
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Submitted by C-free LPG on 11 December, 2010 - 15:03
After receiving one too many £50 Penalty Charge Notices, the founders of C-Free LPG decided that it was time to do something about this Congestion Charge.
Submitted by Alex Hartley on 23 June, 2010 - 14:07
Leading geophysicists predict that peak-oil is either currently occuring, or will have occured by 2015. Meanwhile, demand for oil continues to increase at an extraordinairy rate, with increasingly negative social and ecological consequences. Are you ready to switch?
Biofuels
7% (30 votes)
Electric
40% (167 votes)
Hydrogen
41% (173 votes)
Petrol
3% (14 votes)
Diesel
6% (24 votes)
Other
3% (14 votes)
Total votes: 422
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 25 October, 2008 - 23:52
LPG is manufactured during the refining of crude oil, or extracted from oil or gas streams as they emerge from the ground. When LPG is used to fuel internal combustion engines, it is often referred to as autogas. In some countries, it has been used since the 1940s as an alternative fuel for spark ignition engines. More recently, it has also been used in diesel engines.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 14 July, 2008 - 21:01
Up until very recently, whether or not a car is "green" was less important to most British motorists than the actual colour of the paint. However, the most important factor was, and still is, price. BCA - the UK's largest used car seller, has provided proof that motorists are now making the connection between the two by discovering that there is a strong demand for hybrid/electric and LPG powered cars in the used car market. In fact they are selling well above the market price for their petrol and diesel counterparts.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 23 June, 2008 - 23:59
For the People's Eco-Rally 2008, eco-cars.net entered their dual-fuel Toyota Aygo which can use either petrol or LPG. Running on LPG, the 80 mile Brighton to Kent to London trip cost them just £4 and emitted under 100grams of CO2 per km. Road tax is £15 a year and it's London congestion charge exempt in LPG mode... even under the revised rules.
Submitted by MikeWhelan on 22 June, 2008 - 11:46
Our panel of expert judges used the e-factor: energy, efficiency & enthusiasm to decide on the greenest vehicles and drivers. Exhaust emissions were measured by VOSA and the driver's skill was tested in the eco-driving simulator provided by the Energy Saving Trust.
Submitted by WhizzGo on 5 June, 2007 - 16:22
This fast-expanding, pay-by-the-hour car club already operates in 10 cities in the UK including London and Brighton, and Revolve is proud to promote WhizzGo’s services, especially as it provides a greener drive for its customers. WhizzGo will chauffeur the celebrity guests and provide logistical support for the 2007 Eco-Rally and fringe events.
Submitted by C-free LPG on 11 May, 2007 - 15:50
After receiving one too many £50 Penalty Charge Notices, the founders of C-Free LPG decided that it was time to do something about this Congestion Charge. They searched for an urban vehicle that was stylish, inexpensive, and most importantly C-Free!In the Mercedes Smart fortwo, they thought they had found the perfect C-Free urban car. But to their surprise, it wasn’t C-Free!
