What is LPG / Autogas?

LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) 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.

Emissions:

LPG v Petrol

• 75% Less carbon monoxide
• 85% Less hydrocarbons
• 40% Less oxides of nitrogen
• 87% Less ozone

LPG v Diesel

• 90% Less particulates, hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide
• 50% Less oxides of nitrogen

Advantages

• Non-toxic
• Non-corrosive
• Free of tetra-ethyl lead or any additives

Information provided by Gordon Kinloch

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