Sunside Service Station - Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Liquid Petroleum Gas or LPG has become a popular alternative to petrol and diesel as a way of propelling vehicles. This liquid fuel is stored in an approved pressure vessel and vehicles are re-fuelled in practically the same way as petrol/diesel vehicles.
There are now 1400 filling stations open to date,coming into the LPG network . The bi-fuel ability of the conversions enable both petrol and LPG to be used. The majority of modern vehicles today can be converted easily to run on LPG with no detrimental effects to the engine or its components.
The clean burn nature of LPG ensures no harmful debris accumulate in the combustion chamber, thus increasing engine life. Prices to convert a vehicle to run on LPG range from £1400 plus VAT upwards, depending upon the vehicle type and the system installed - the higher the level of sophistication the greater the cost. .
Generally LPG is half the price of petrol and diesel and the Government has committed itself to maintaining the significant tax advantages for using this cleaner fuel. There is no appreciable difference in performance and the mileage is comparable to that of other fuels, moreover the engine actually runs quieter. Globally, harmful exhaust emissions are contributing to climate change through greenhouse gasses and this issue has been targeted by responsible Governments. The EU, America, Canada and Japan all have stringent emission control regulations. In terms of ecological benefits, LPG reduces harmful emissions by up to 90% compared to petrol engines, making it more friendly to both the environment and your vehicle.