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THE ADVANTAGES OF LPG CNG / ECOLOGY & ENVIRONMENT

LPG fuelling reduces carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions into the air by 10%. Based on the type of vehicle and on the installed system, it also significantly reduces emissions of carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxides (NOx) and unburned hydrocarbons (HC). In addition, vehicles fuelled by LPG do not produce PM10 and noticeably reduce those components of the exhaust fumes for which the law does not yet set limits, such as benzene (C6H6), formaldehyde (HCHO) and other, more aggressive and carcinogenic substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH).

Methane fuelling reduces CO2 emissions by circa 20% and also reduces emissions of carbon monoxide (CO) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Cars fuelled by natural gas do not produce PM10, one of the leading causes of atmospheric pollution in cities, and also emit less of the polluting components, such as benzene (C6H6), formaldehyde (HCHO) and other, more aggressive and carcinogenic substances such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), in their exhaust fumes. In addition, using natural gas instead of petrol or diesel reduces the formation of the so-called “summer smog”, which is accompanied by the production of ozone (O3).
Thus the advantages of gas fuels compared to traditional fuels are obvious not only with respect to the environment but above all also with respect to health.
Thanks to the low emissions of polluting substances by LPG and methane systems, cars fuelled by these are generally recognised as ecological vehicles and may circulate freely in most cities in case of traffic blocks or alternate number plate systems; however, we advise you to check the exact content of the ordinances in each case.

The city’s regulations provide for free entry within the city walls only for ecological cars, such as Euro 4, electrical, hybrid and LPG- or methane-fuelled cars.

Natural gas (CH4), or methane, is the ecological fuel par excellence, a resource readily available in nature that is not obtained through a refining process but is immediately ready for use as ecological fuel.
Natural gas does not contain impurities, sulphur, lead compounds or aromatic hydrocarbons, meaning that its exhaust fumes emit less pollutants and are free of odour, particulate matter and combustion residues; in addition, its use leads to a production of CO2 much lower than that of other fuels, thus reducing the negative effects of propulsion on the ozone layer and on the atmosphere.
Another great advantage for the environment derives from the distribution of methane, which compared to other fuels has a much lower cost. Thanks to the underground network of methane pipes, this fuel does not require road transportation and does not increase traffic. One kg of methane corresponds to circa 1.6 litres of petrol, and filling up a medium-powered car with methane today only costs about 11 euros. In addition, methane adds an elevated antiknock value to its other great qualities as a fuel.

The acronym LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas; this is a by-product of the refinement of raw petroleum and is found in nature in gaseous form. It passes to the liquid state when it is exposed to pressures above the atmospheric pressure and/or to low temperatures.
The LPG used as fuel is a mixture of propane and butane gas, which ensures a good performance of the car in terms of power, flexibility and engine function.
Its combustion produces less carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides and unburned hydrocarbons than that of petrol and diesel, while it does not contain aromatic hydrocarbons or highly polluting substances such as sulphur dioxide and particulate matter. Unlike some years ago, today’s LPG systems make it possible to maintain the same automotive performance as with petrol, but at a lower cost per kilometre.

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