Ten Quick Facts About LPG Conversions for Your Car

    Fuel savings

/24-7PressRelease/ - February 24, 2007 - Whilst the Government continues to increase duty on traditional fuels like Petrol and Diesel, LPG has had its duty reduced twice during the last two budgets. Owners of fleet cars, taxis and other high mileage vehicles can save thousands of pounds on annual fuel costs by converting their cars to run on LPG

Costs no more for insurance

Many motorists believe their vehicle will more expensive to insure if it is converted to LPG. However, a survey carried out by the LPG Association (LPGA), essentially showed that this isn't the case. Out of the top 20 insurance companies, all said they would insure a vehicle converted by an LPG approved installer. Only two insurers advised they would charge an extra premium.

LPG is safer than diesel or petrol

LPG gas is substantially safer to use than diesel or petrol according to the LPG Association (LPGA). This is largely attributed to the fact that the LPG fuel is stored in a robust tank. Also, in the case of an accident, LPG tanks close down the gas supply automatically.

It has never been easier to fill up

There are now well over 1,300 LPG stations in the UK. LPG pumps are pretty much the same as old-fashioned petrol pumps and all LPG stations follow pretty much the same way of doing things. Most LPG pumps have clear diagrams to help on your first visit and it's impossible to put diesel or petrol in your LPG tank by mistake.

LPG is popular all over the world

Travelling in an LPG vehicle can almost halve the cost of travelling in a petrol-powered car. LPG is readily available in Europe, however it is more commonly known as Autogas or GPL.

Autogas also enjoys great popularity in Australia, The Netherlands, Italy, Serbia, Poland, Hong Kong and Korea. The former Soviet republic of Armenia may, however, be the world leader in autogas use.

Maintenance levels are reduced

LPG is clean burning, contains no lead or carbon deposits and LPG car owners experience on overall reduction in engine wear and tear. Maintenance costs on spark plugs, pistons, rings and valves are also reduced.

Government grants

The Government are offering grants to car owners, fleets and businesses who consider conversion to LPG or other eco friendly alternative fuels.

The London Congestion Charge

Owners of LPG powered vehicles may qualify for a 100% discount on the London Congestion Charge . Your car has to be an approved vehicle type in band 4 of the Transport Energy Powershift Register. Your vehicle must also be supplied or converted by an LPGA Approved supplier. Finally, your vehicle must meet the emission standards set by the Transport Energy CleanUp Register.

No loss of performance

LPG drivers not only reduce their fuel costs - they can also put their foot down knowing their vehicle will perform just as before. LPG Conversions do not cause any noticeable difference in the running of your car . The Sequential Gas Injection (SGI) system has the same performance and driving characteristics as petrol therefore does not change the running of your car.

Environmentally friendly

Fuel emissions cost society financially and economically. The financial costs are calculated based on city population sizes in the UK, and grams of pollutants emitted per 1000km travelled by each automotive vehicle fuel type. These figures are directly related to the ecomonical costs in terms of health care expenditure.

The benefits of alternative fuels are reduced health problems such as Congestive heart failure, Respiratory problems and Bronchitis, which all relate to poor air quality. Individuals and organisations that adopt the environmentally-friendly alternative automotive fuels and technologies are not only generating cost savings for themselves but also for the larger society.

Simon OShea recommends you visit http://www.fuelture.com for more information about LPG Conversions in the UK. Fuelture Ltd. works closely with performance engine specialists Nicholson McLaren Engines Ltd. to deliver LPG Conversions in the UK.

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