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Are LPG cars better for the environment?

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Vehicles running on LPG produce far fewer of the harmful emissions associated with traditional road fuels that contribute to environmental and health problems.

In 2004 the European Emissions Testing Programme confirmed the environmental benefits and credentials of LPG vehicles. Tests were carried out at four independent laboratories across Europe testing petrol, diesel & LPG vehicles. These tests confirmed that LPG vehicles produce

17% less carbon dioxide than petrol and 2% less than diesel.

Carbon Dioxide is harmless to human health but is considered to play a major role in global warming. Here, Autogas is 17% better than Petrol and 2% better than Diesel considering well to wheel Common Artemis Drive Cycle (CADC).

50% less oxides of nitrogen than petrol and 20 times less than diesel

Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) are commonly related to smog pollutant. Excessive amounts of oxides of nitrogen, particularly nitrogen dioxide (NO2) can cause death in plants and roots and can damage agricultural crops.

120 times less small particle emissions than diesel vehicles

Small particle emissions (PM10) are related to health effects including increased risk of heart and lung disease and problems such as asthma. LPG vehicles produce up to 120 times less small particle emissions than diesel vehicles.

To find out more about the benefits, both environmental and financial, visit www.autogas.ltd.uk

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According to some research studies, LPG vehicles emit less carbon dioxide and other hazardous gases than regular fuel vehicles. LPG vehicles are also considerably quieter than standard fuel vehicles. LPG fuels are easier on a vehicles engine, allowing them to last longer, and the fuel from these vehicles evaporates at a much higher rate so even if a small amount is spilled, the fuel is not leaking into storm drains.

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