Getting The Message Across on Propane Autogas

It never ceases to amaze me how little politicians know about Autogas – even in countries with an established Autogas market. And that suggests to me that the industry needs to work harder at educating the people who make policy and the public at large about Autogas and the unique benefits it offers.

-Editorial by Trevor Morgan, Editor, Autogas Updates

Inevitably, there is often confusion between Autogas – liquefied petroleum gas used as a transport fuel – and natural gas, usually in compressed form. That is understandable, as they are both gaseous fuels, though they are quite distinct in terms of their chemical and physical characteristics, as well as how convenient they are to use in practice. But in some cases, there is even confusion about the difference between Autogas and gasoline, not least in the United States, where of course gasoline is usually referred to as “gas”.

This represents a wasted opportunity, for Autogas has a lot going for it alongside the conventional fuels, gasoline and diesel, and the range of other alternative fuels on offer. Autogas beats conventional fuels on the environmental impact and, in many cases, on cost as well. What’s more, Autogas usually beats biofuels, natural gas and electric vehicles on cost and practicality. It is not for nothing that Autogas is the world’s leading alternative fuel bar biofuels.

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