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0Study: Argonne makes the case for a propane-powered automotive future 1280156460
In the alternative energy vehicle category, the choices run the gamut from battery-powered and solar, to diesel, wind-driven and everything in between. Though often overlooked, propane-powered vehicles also make the exhaustive list of alt-energy vehicles. Propane-powered vehicles are often ...
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General Motors to offer factory CNG or LPG full-size vans 1274306640
Starting this fall, commercial fleet customers will be able to order full-size GMC Savana and Chevrolet Express vans with either compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquified petroleum gas (LPG) fuel systems. The CNG/LPG vans will be delivered direct from the factory with the gaseous fuel systems and ...
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Hyundai gets 1,000 retail orders for its Avante LPI hybrid in South Korea 1246892460
Hyundai Avante LPI Hybrid - Click for high-res image galleryHyundai only launched retail sales of its first hybrid a couple of weeks ago, but the South Korean automaker has already received 1,000 orders in its home market. Hyundai's hybrid system has been installed in the Avante (which is sold ... -
Volkswagen launches Golf Plus Bi-Fuel in Germany 1245100440
VW Golf Plus - Click above image for high-res galleryVolkswagen has added another LPG-fueled model to its lineup with the new Golf Plus BiFuel. Like most other vehicles capable of running on liquified petroleum gas, the Golf has a dual fuel setup that allows the driver to switch over to gasoline ... -
Dacia introduces LPG fueled Logan in France at €6,700 1244836080
Renault's low-cost Dacia brand has just introduced a new LPG-fueled version of the Logan sedan in France. The Logan is powered by the same 75 hp 1.4-liter engine used in the Sandero that debuted in March. The Logan 1.4 MPI 75 LPG has a starting price of just €8,700 but it is eligible for a ...
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Dutch LPG giant expands to Germany 1234886520
Benelux (made up of Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg) is one of the world's largest LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) markets. The most important distributor of this fuel in Benelux, BK-GAS, has announced plans to expand to Germany, after its successful move to France, Italy and Poland. The Dutch ...
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Meet Greenfly, a Yamaha XT500 motorcycle converted to LPG 1227480900
Click above for more shots of the Greenfly LPG motorcycleLiquefied Petroleum Gas, or LPG as it's more commonly known, is derived from fossil fuels, but it also burns significantly cleaner than other petroleum-based fuels and has a higher octane rating. In fact, LPG produces 19 percent less carbon ... -
RACE report shows that LPG is a viable solution 1217959320
The Real Automóvil Club de España (RACE) as well as its German counterpart ADAC, have released a complete report defending the use of LPG (Liquiefied Petroleum Gas) as a viable alternative to gasoline. The complete report (which you can download following the link below) states that ...
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LPG vs Biofuels: Cleaner fuel but more CO2 1205189640
Most of our readers might not be familiar with LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) but it's a fuel that is very hot in countries like Belgium, Germany, Italy, France and Australia. LPG is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases (propane and/or butane) that is liquefied and then used as a fuel. It is non-toxic and ...
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UK drivers have a new guide to propane filling stations and converters 1198787640
Hank Hill would be proud. Heck he would probably sell them at Strickland Propane in Arlen, Texas for people planning to travel to the UK. A new atlas of Great Britain is being published that shows the locations of LPG filling stations and companies that do LPG conversions. LPG (liquefied petroleum ...

