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Environmentally Friendly Fuel
Safety Benefits
Material and Financial Benefits
Autogas Worldwide
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If you have a fleet of vehicles and want to reduce your fuel costs and high vehicle maintenance; and at the same time reducing air pollution and helping the clean air bill, we have the solution for you. Imagine a clean burning, cost efficient and environmentally-friendly auto-fuel alternative. That's Shell Autogas. Industrialized countries such as Japan and South Korea use this energy alternative extensively to fuel private as well as public transportation, and even power railway systems. Small wonder that Shell Autogas leading the way in the drive towards marketing environmentally-friendly and cost-efficient energy. Shellane Autogas has absolutely no lead content and therefore is clean-burning. Since it reduces vehicle exhaust emissions, engine vibration and noise levels, vehicle maintenance is considerably lower. In addition, it is the cheaper auto-fuel alternative. Modern technology has enabled gasoline powered vehicles to run on LPG. At Shell, we have the expertise in the utility of this preferred fuel alternative. We are not only the pioneers but also the market leaders in the LPG auto-gas market in the world. |
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 Shellane LPG has absolutely no lead content. Brought by its clean-burning characteristics, vehicle exhaust emissions are reduced. In France, LPG vehicles are allowed on the road every day as they are exempt from the rules which restrict drivers of other vehicles to alternate day use at times of peak pollution. LPG fuel will allow you and your business to comply with all likely emissions regulations wherever your fare wants to go! |
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- Autogas has lower smog forming potential compared to traditional automobile fuels (chemicals which causes cancer and respiratory problems e.g. asthma, bronchitis)
- Autogas has lower Greenhouse gas emissions by 10-20% (emissions which affect climatic change)
- Autogas has less toxic particulates (toxics which causes cancer and acid rain)
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Based on tests undertaken at the independent Millbrook Emissions Laboratories (UK) in 1998 and 1999, Auto LPG converted vehicles has fewer emissions: |
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- Autogas vehicle tanks are constructed from steel carbon and are 20 times more puncture resistant than a typical gasoline tank.
- Autogas cylinders are manufactured with a device that shuts off the filling process when the tank reaches 80% of its liquid capacity.
- Autogas is non-toxic and leaks are easily detected because an odorant is added as a safety measure.
- The Pressure Regulator valves are very high quality and matches the ISO quality standards.
- Fuel systems are fitted with safety devices and shut-off valves that function automatically when the fuel line ruptures.
- Autogas has the lowest flammability range of any alternative fuel.
- Autogas vehicles have a crumple zone which will absorb most of the impact of the accident.
- Gas Cylinders are made to International Specs and Standards.
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- Using Autogas extends engine life due to absence of carbon deposits.
- The Drivability of Autogas is similar to gasoline in terms of acceleration and reaching top speeds.
- Autogas has reduced soot formation and engine abrasion, chemical degradation of the oil is also lessened.
- Autogas has a higher octane number leading to better engine performance.
- Autogas has lower engine noise levels and less emission levels compared to gasoline.
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Auto LPG also brings about tremendous maintenance advantages: |
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In addition to these, Auto LPG is also much cheaper fuel compared to gasoline. |
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Autogas Worldwide |
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Autogas is widely used worldwide. Over seven million vehicles in the world uses LPG as fuel. Industrialized countries like USA, Japan, South Korea, Australia, England, Norway and the Netherlands, to name a few, use this energy alternative extensively to fuel private as well as public transportation. Here are a few of the countries that are using Autogas: Countries using Autogas are in blue. |
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