What is LPG?

Cherokee jeep conversion

Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) is an environmentally friendly fuel. In this country it is comprised mainly of propane.

It is a by-product of the petroleum industry and is also found in natural gas. When the gas is held under a moderate pressure it becomes a liquid and in this form can easily be stored.

Vehicle SAFETY FEATURES

In terms of combustion LPG is similar to petrol. However, because LPG is stored under pressure, the vehicle tank is much stronger and can survive far greater impacts than either petrol or diesel tanks.

Electronic solenoid valve's which will shut off the supply of gas when the ignition is switched off, the engine stalls or if the fuel pipe is damaged.

In a fire, the tank is designed to withstand enormous pressure and very high temperatures, with over 4 million vehicles worldwide running on LPG it has an exemplary safety record.

The specially fabricated auxillary petrol tank to fit the Cherokee Jeep.

FINANCIAL considerations

There is a significant financial advantage in switching to LPG as a fuel.

The rate at which excise duty is levied is very much lower for LPG compared with petrol and diesel.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

LPG as a road fuel provides a number of benefits compared with conventional fuel vehicles.

LPG produces fewer harmful emissions that impact on the local air quality, and also reduces output of carbon dioxide, the main global warming gas. LPG vehicles are also quieter.