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Green milestone: Dacia sells 1,000,000th Autogas car
Dacia announced that it has recently reached the 1 million LPG vehicle milestone (in all its host countries combined). The company has sold bi-fuel petrol/LPG powertrains since 2010, and is the on...
Read moreNew RAM engine models now available with Prins VSI-3 DI LPG system
Prins announced that its VSI-3 DI LPG system for the RAM 1500 Hurricane 3.0 DI Twin Turbo engine is available now, worldwide, for lower emissions and lower fuel costs. The RAM models offered with...
Read moreArgentina: new Autogas corridor expected to link Chaco, San Juan and Buenos Aires
The LPG sector expects 2025 to be the key year to launch an ambitious and long-term infrastructure plan with the aim of promoting and expanding Autogas adoption in Argentina, according to Raúl Pe...
Read moreRenewable Liquid Gas arrives in Maine
Bonny Eagle school buses have become the first in the New England region to run on renewable Liquid Gas. Bonny Eagle is currently the largest school administrative district in the State of Maine....
Read moreSpain: Malaga taxi drivers switch to Autogas vehicles
The Malaga Association of Taxi Drivers (AUMAT) has signed an agreement with Gasmoción, manufacturer and distributor of LPG kits, for the conversion of its associates' vehicles to Autogas. The goa...
Read moreSpain: Mitsubishi launches new LPG-powered Colt boasting a range of more than 1,000-kilometres
The Mitsubishi dealer network in Spain has expanded its offering with the new Mitsubishi Colt 100T LPG. This seventh generation of the iconic model, inspired by the success of the Colt launched in...
Read moreColombia: Increasing investments in Autogas stations and conversions
Montagas, one of the companies that has been promoting the Autogas market for several years in Colombia, particularly in the department of Nariño, has shared positive projections for the near fut...
Read moreMajor U.S. port adds new LPG-powered tractor fleet
Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) has introduced 20 LPG-powered tractors into its operations. This strategic initiative supports PNCT's ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and enhance pr...
Read moreIndia LPG industry reinforces request on policy support for Autogas
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has sent a letter to the Minister of Environment, Bhupender Yadav, urging him to endorse Autogas, emphasising the significant environmental and economic benefit...
Read moreItaly: Autogas car sales gain momentum during the first half of 2024
According to data from the National Union of Foreign Vehicle Representatives (UNRAE), the number of motorists purchasing LPG-powered vehicles is growing. UNRAE’s report revealed that between...
Read moreNew Autogas rebate programme launched in Southeastern U.S.
The Southeast Propane Alliance (SEPA) and the North Carolina Propane Education & Research Foundation (NCPERF) have launched an Autogas rebate pilot programme for North Carolina marketers. U...
Read moreBasque Country allocates nearly EUR 500,000 for the development of renewable Liquid Gas engines
BeGas Fabrika announced it will receive a total aid of EUR 487,926 from the Basque Government in the form of a grant and repayable advance, for the design and development of an assembly line for h...
Read moreUnited Kingdom: New Autogas bi-fuel system available for Birmingham taxi drivers
SBL Automotive, an engine research and development consultancy, has announced that the Autogas bi-fuel evolution of the LEVC TX is now available for vehicles licensed by Birmingham City Council. T...
Read moreCanada: Winnipeg plans to deploy LPG-powered truck fleet
The City of Winnipeg will soon convert 20 trucks to Autogas, replacing petrol or diesel, in an effort to reduce pollution and save costs. The city is seeking a supplier of LPG for an alternative f...
Read moreIndia’s first Autogas conversion kit for two-wheelers approved
KR Fuels announced that it has received approval to install LPG conversion kits in BS4 two-wheelers, becoming the first company in India to secure such certification. According to the Tamil Nadu-b...
Read moreU.S. EPA allocates USD 6.7 million for the purchase of more than 250 LPG school buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the third round of its Clean School Bus Program funding, which is allocating more than USD 6.7 million for the purchase of Autogas buses. F...
Read moreSpain: Palma announces new low-emission zone starting in 2025, LPG cars allowed
Palma City Council has announced a mobility ordinance to regulate its Low Emissions Zone (ZBE), which will come into force on 1st January 2025. This measure, promoted by European regulations that...
Read moreItalian drivers can now apply for a new incentive to convert cars to Autogas
The Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (MISE) announced that from 1st July 2024 it is possible to access the “Ecobonus – Retrofit” initiative. Drivers can register to receive this incent...
Read moreNew Autogas conversion centre network available in Nigeria
Nigerian company R.T. Briscoe Plc has announced the commencement of converting petrol and diesel vehicles to LPG and CNG. Seyi Onajide, the Group Managing Director of Briscoe, made this announceme...
Read moreRenault Korea commits to Autogas vehicle development
Renault Korea has signed a new agreement with the Korean LPG Association in order to jointly develop Autogas cars at Renault Technology Korea in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Both parties have agreed to ap...
Read moreGeneral Motors signs strategic alliance supporting alternative fuel implementation
Icom North America, provider of patented alternative fuel systems, has secured pivotal distribution agreements with General Motors to promote the use of alternative fuels. This collaboration will...
Read moreIraq: Autogas infrastructure expands in Baghdad
Iraq's Oil Ministry has put a new Autogas station into operation as well as a conversion workshop to install LPG systems in Baghdad. The Deputy Oil Minister for Gas Affairs, Ezzat Saber, noted tha...
Read moreGlasgow taxis report lack of LPG conversion centres and ask City Council to extend LEZ deadline
Glasgow Taxis, representing the city's cab operators, has urgently approached Glasgow City Council, requesting a delay in the enforcement of the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) rules, starting in June 202...
Read moreAutogas gains momentum in north-eastern Argentina
Due to the recent rise in petrol prices, Autogas suppliers in Argentina are foreseeing a significant increase in conversions. Raúl Persoglia, owner of Sifer Gas, which boasts a network of LPG sta...
Read moreKenya: State Department for Petroleum encourages transport sector to shift to Autogas
Last month, the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Petroleum Outlets Association (POA) of Kenya organised an event that gathered industry players in the LPG sector to discuss Autogas issues...
Read moreKorea: LPG Association and Logistics Association join forces to deploy Autogas trucks
The Korea LPG Association announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korea Integrated Logistics Association to supply 1-tonne delivery trucks powered by LPG. The...
Read moreNew LPG refuelling station opens on Fiji major corridor
Fiji Gas announced the opening of a new Autogas station in Nakasi, in southern Fiji. According to the company, “investing in clean auto fuel is vital to helping the country lower its carbon foot...
Read moreUS: Ford, Blue Bird and ROUSH CleanTech extend strategic clean school bus agreement
Blue Bird Corporation announced that it has extended its exclusive clean school bus collaboration with Ford Component Sales and ROUSH CleanTech, to 2030. With this deal, Ford will continue to supp...
Read moreSpain: Rhenus Group debuts alternative fuel fleet, including a renewable Liquid Gas truck
Logistics solutions provider, Rhenus Group, announced its trial of a renewable Liquid Gas truck in Andalusia and an electric vehicle in Madrid. The goal being to test the viability of alternative...
Read moreAlgeria’s fleet surpasses one million vehicles fuelled by Autogas
The Commission for Renewable Energies and Energy Efficiency (CEREFE) of Algeria published a report that reveals the country’s national fleet of vehicles running on Autogas surpassed the mileston...
Read moreUnited States: North Penn School District advances towards a 100% LPG-powered fleet
According to members of the board of North Penn School District, the 2024-25 budget will include another round of Autogas school buses that could be on the way for the upcoming school year. Curren...
Read moreAutogas conversions gain momentum in Spain
Last year, conversions to LPG grew 25%, reaching 100,000 adaptations, according to the specialised Autogas company Eco Moving. For the Spanish workshop, “this solid increase demonstrates growing...
Read moreItaly: New Ecobonus decree will encourage conversions to Autogas
The new Ecobonus decree, introduced by the Ministry for Business and Made in Italy (MIMIT) and recently signed by the Presidency of the Council, is expected to help convert vehicles to LPG and CNG...
Read moreCanada: New study reveals potential of renewable Liquid Gas production
The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) has launched the ‘Propane Decarbonization Roadmap for Canada’. This first-of-its-kind study provides technical evidence to support renewable Li...
Read moreSpanish coach company association commits to renewable Liquid Gas adoption
Direbus, the association that comprises more than 700 coach companies nationwide, has joined a partnership driven by Cepsa and Begas, which aims at decarbonising urban heavy transport operations w...
Read moreKorea: Giant automakers register renewed interest in their Autogas models
Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp. “are enjoying” a renewed popularity of their LPG-powered light-duty trucks Porter and Bongo, as small business owners are turning to this fuel to benefit from state...
Read moreUnited States: All Virginia fleets now have access to renewable Liquid Gas
Virginia Clean Cities announced that a new state contract brought forth by James Madison University provides all vehicle fleets in the Commonwealth of Virginia with new pricing on Autogas vehicle...
Read moreGovernment of India proposes new standards to help boost LPG conversion market
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) of India has proposed amendments that may help boost Autogas market, especially conversions. The new standards projected will promote stricter e...
Read moreColombia: Governor of Arauca plans to introduce Autogas in urban transport
The Governor of the Department of Arauca Renson Martínez Prada completed a “busy productive day” in the city of Bogotá, where he joined the Minister of Mines and Energy Andrés Camacho and m...
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Bharat Mobility Global Expo displays India’s alternative-fuelled vehicles
Major automakers gathered in New Delhi to showcase their commitment to sustainable mobility at the 2024 Expo, exhibiting a range of vehicles that emphasised the need for eco-friendly transportation so...
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Nigerian company signs a strategic partnership agreement towards Autogas adoption
Fixit45, a repairs and aftermarket service company in Nigeria, recently completed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mijo Autogas Pvt. Ltd of India to bolster Nigeria’s transition to Autogas,...
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Colombia: Terpel opens a new refuelling station in Medellín to meet an increased demand for Autogas
A year after inaugurating the first Autogas refuelling point in the capital of Antioquia, Terpel launched a new distribution point, located at the La Raya station in the Guayabal area in Colombia....
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Autogas cars are eligible for tax rebates in Italy
According to Unione Nazionale Rappresentanti Autoveicoli Esteri (UNRAE) forecasts, the vehicle market is projected to witness steady growth of around 2% this year. As the Italian government’s concer...
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Spain: Autogas car sales increase by 75% in 2023
More and more Autogas vehicles are running on Spanish streets, driven by the attractive combination of convenient prices and lower emissions, in addition to these vehicles being able to operate in are...
Read moreSaudi Arabia’s LPG market is expected to grow at a brisk rate during 2024-2028 period
Saudi Arabia's latest research on the LPG sector displays an upsurge in its Liquefied Petroleum Gas business in the next half-decade, moved by growing demand from diverse areas, such as the autoga...
Read moreEcuador: Terpel opens a new fuel station to meet increasing LPG demand
The Colombian company has realized the reshaping of the mobility landscape as the growing requirement is placed on the adoption of sustainable fuels. Xavier Granda, Terpel's fuel manager admitt...
Read moreDacia Sandero becomes Spain’s best-selling car and shows a clear upward trend in ecological fuels
The third-generation model secured the top spot in 2023 and it is also crowned as the absolute leader in LPG technology in the country. Specifically, 75% of customers have chosen the Stepway desig...
Read moreRenault introduces its LPG-powered Clio in the Netherlands
Last year, this model was presented in France and has been claimed by the Dutch automotive industry. Although it is slightly more expensive than the petrol version, it has 10 extra hp (100 hp in...
Read moreSpain’s Autogas market presents favourable prospects for 2024
LPG adoption is expanding rapidly in response to a substantial fiscal incentive and various national and local initiatives to promote the implementation of this fuel for environmental reasons....
Read moreSpain: Autogas car registration increases 75% between January and October 2023
The Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) has shared a new report that reveals that 22,305 LPG-powered passenger cars were registered between January and October 2023,...
Read moreKorea will ban light diesel trucks in 2024, encouraging Autogas models
South Korea will prohibit small vehicles, such as 1-tonne trucks and small school buses, with diesel engines from new registrations next year, increasing sales of LPG-powered models in the segment...
Read moreNorth Caroline became the latest US state to offer renewable liquid gas for transport
The city of Raleigh announced is moving a portion of its fleet to run on renewable Autogas. Nearly half of the city’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from transportation, and reducing...
Read moreDACIA unveils all-new Duster with LPG-powered version
The All-New Dacia Duster opens the next chapter in the story of a model that has grown into a standard-setter in its market, according the manufacturer. In its 13-year-long career, this model has...
Read moreTomza Group projects construction of almost 200 LPG stations in Central America and Mexico
Tomza Group introduced Autogas to Central America in 2011, providing an eco-sustainable alternative to the region by offering vehicle conversion services and installing a network of filling statio...
Read moreSpain: DrAuto88 presents the new LPG-powered DR 4.0 Family SUV
Drauto88, the official DR dealer in Barcelona with a network of official workshops throughout Spain together with the Delfín workshops group, has announced the launch of the DR 4.0 Family SUV LPG...
Read moreMore USPS fleet operators choose Autogas trucks to decarbonise their routes
DDA Transport has introduced six LPG-fuelled straight trucks to its fleet, joining a growing number of USPS mail contractors that trust these alternative fuel vehicles to reliably deliver the mail...
Read moreAutogas market gains momentum in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwean Maswera Energies has partnered with the Italian firm Agis Andrea Mangaliardo to develop LPG technology in the African country. Earlier this year, Maswera became Zimbabwe’s first comme...
Read moreCanadian Propane Association shares 10 benefits of using LPG in vehicle fleets
The Canadian Propane Association has published an article analysing the benefits of Autogas adoption. “Offering a unique combination of low emissions and affordability, it presents a compelling...
Read moreNigeria strengthens green commitment and breaks ground on new multi-energy refuelling facility
The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed its commitment to deepening the adoption of LPG and CNG. Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Energy, Olu Verheijen, disclosed this at the gr...
Read moreNew Autogas pilot project launches in northern Nigeria
Asiko Power Limited has put into operation an Autogas adoption and utilisation trial in the city of Kano in a bid to accelerate energy transition in the country and deepen LPG penetration. To k...
Read moreUS: Indiana school district meets upcoming emission standards thanks to Autogas fleet
Zionsville Community Schools is now operating 33 new LPG-powered school buses that are 90% cleaner than the current Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) standard for NOx. The fast-growing sub...
Read moreAn LPG-powered Dacia Sandero stands out at the Spanish Rally Super Championship
The latest generation Dacia Sandero Eco-G, which will compete at the senior cup of the Spanish Rally Super Championship (known as S-CER) next year, has been one of the great poles of attention of...
Read moreFrance: Autogas car sales increase 40% in 2023
Below the euro per litre, LPG remains a more affordable fuel than gasoline, diesel or even E85 bioethanol. And customers are well aware of this advantage. This is evidenced by the sharp increase i...
Read moreLPG Week addresses trends and projects to move towards mobility decarbonisation
LPG Week took place last week at La Nuvola, one of the most iconic buildings in the entire city of Rome, and gathered professionals from Italy and all over the world to address the most recent dev...
Read moreUSPS mail contractor deploys LPG-powered truck fleet for its Pennsylvania routes
Nicholas Trucking Co., Inc., an 80-year-old, family-owned Pennsylvania-based USPS mail contractor, now operates safe, clean, economical trucks fuelled with Autogas. The company runs multiple USPS...
Read moreAutogas Day, an unmissable meeting with leaders addressing industry’s most recent developments
Autogas Day will again be part of LPG Week, featuring the 35th World LPG Forum & European Liquid Gas Congress and taking place on 13-17 November at La Nuvola, one of the most iconic buildings...
Read moreRenault announces new “multi-energy” platform to further grow on international markets
Renault is the best-selling French automotive brand in the world with 43% of international sales, totalling 634,124 units in 2022. Five of its top ten markets were outside Europe last year: Brazil...
Read moreSuperior Energy Systems’ dispensers pumped over 100 million gallons of Autogas across North America
Superior Energy Systems announced it reached a milestone of more than 100 million gallons of fuel pumped through its line of PRO-Vend 2000 LPG dispensers. This equipment features a secure, cloud-b...
Read moreMayor of Rome updates ZTL resolution and greenlights Autogas cars
During a press conference at Piazza Venezia, the Mayor of Rome Roberto Gualtieri announced the Commune has postponed the entry into force of the 51 gates of the ZTL (limited traffic zone) green be...
Read moreSpain’s largest Autogas tank opens in Madrid
With the collaboration of DISA Group, the Madrid Autotaxi Cooperative Society (SCAT) has put into operation an upgraded Autogas refuelling depot at its main headquarters, located in Villaverde. It...
Read moreMinnesota Propane Association embarks on “great American road trip” with an LPG car
Last month, Dave Wager, Executive Director of the Minnesota Propane Association, embarked on what is fondly known as the “great American road trip”. The tour was made in the association’s Fo...
Read moreGOIL announces the opening of five Autogas stations in Ghana
GOIL PlC has officially commissioned five LPG stations simultaneously at five specific locations nationwide. The launching ceremony was held at the Burma Camp GOIL service station in Accra. The...
Read moreAustralian motorist expert argues the case for Autogas
Ben Zachariah, an experienced writer and motoring journalist from Melbourne and considered an expert in car investment, analysed which are “the greenest cars in the country.” “One of the mos...
Read morePoland: Dacia announces new promotion for its LPG factory-fitted cars
Dacia Poland announced a new promotion, Dacia for Five, in which selected Autogas models, such as Dacia Duster, Jogger and Sandero, can be purchased “at a very attractive price along with a pack...
Read moreRoma Eco Race features the first BMW X4 Hybrid converted to Autogas
The first edition of the Roma Eco Race took place on 16-17 September between Rome and the Castelli Romani, an eco-rally dedicated to vehicles powered by alternative fuels and organised by the Auto...
Read moreGermany will tax CO2 from heavy trucks, fleets expected to switch to dual fuel systems
From 1st December 2023, Germany will tax CO2 emitted by heavy-duty trucks. In a move designed to motivate heavy-duty truck owners to adopt new technologies in the quest for lower carbon emissions,...
Read moreU.S. joint partnership unveil new LPG direct injection solution for fleet operators
Through a new partnership between Stanadyne, Katech, and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), fleet owners looking for a low emission, high efficiency, and affordable engine soluti...
Read moreSpain: Galicia increases incentives to acquire adapted, low-emission taxis
The Minister of Infrastructure and Mobility Ethel Vázquez announced the increase of EUR 400,000 in aid to purchase adapted, low-emission or electric taxis, totalling EUR 900,000 this year. The in...
Read morePhilippines: new alternative fuel station opens in the province of Laguna
Cleanfuel is expanding its presence in Laguna with the opening of its 10th service station in the province. The new facility, which offers Autogas, is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz, th...
Read moreGermany: Dacia offers LPG-powered Sandero at petrol price
Dacia Germany announced that anyone who leases or finances their vehicle through Dacia Financial Services will receive a Dacia Sandero TCe 100 ECO-G at particularly favourable conditions. The attr...
Read moreUnited States: renewable liquid gas debuts in Connecticut
The Pride Travel Center received an ultra-low emissions upgrade thanks to the delivery of the first gallons of low-carbon renewable liquid gas in Connecticut. The facility, which is known for bein...
Read morePortugal: Apetro launches new marketing campaign to promote Autogas adoption
Is society aware of the fact that Autogas vehicles offer significant advantages from an economic, social and environmental point of view? At least in Portugal, the answer is no. In this rega...
Read moreHerko Trucks and BeGas join Y-Mobility to speed up production of net-zero trucks
Y-Mobility announced it has collaborated with Herko Trucks and BeGas to accelerate the production of net-zero Herko trucks, Spain’s first dedicated renewable liquid gas-powered light vehicles. T...
Read moreKorea: Renault offers country’s sole two-seater multipurpose SUV with LPG option
Renault Korea Motors has recently patented a technology that it has proudly embedded in its products. The innovation involves placing the car's LPG “donut” tank beneath the trunk where spare t...
Read moreNew Renault Clio with Autogas option arrives in Czech Republic
The Renault Clio has continued to be a hit since its launch in 1990. It is one of the most popular cars in France, has become an international bestseller, won the Car of the Year Award twice in Eu...
Read moreTerpel expands LPG refuelling network in Ecuador
Terpel Ecuador began the commercialisation of Autogas in Manta, a port city on the central coast of the country. As for the moment, the fuel will be available only for taxi drivers. This new LP...
Read moreUS: Pennsylvania allocates USD 2.9 million to speed up adoption of clean fuel vehicles
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded USD 2.9 million in 2022 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant funding to municipalities, schools, and businesses around the state...
Read moreFrance: Autogas vehicle registration increased more than 40% since the start of 2023
Since the start of the year, the number of LPG-powered vehicles registered in France has increased by +40.8%, according to a new report from France Gaz Liquides. The association also informed that...
Read moreSpain: Repsol and Ircongas offer EUR 200 benefit to encourage LPG conversions
Ircongas, the Spanish workshop specialised in Autogas conversions, is offering a new benefit in collaboration with Repsol. In addition to obtaining the DGT’s ECO environmental label and great sa...
Read moreAutogas station network expands in Thailand due to increasing fuel demand
The number of LPG filling stations has increased as more motorists switch from diesel to this cleaner and more economic fuel, a trend stimulated by the expiry of the diesel excise tax exemption la...
Read moreUS: North Penn School District receives Energy for Everyone Hero Award for its near-zero Autogas buses
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced it has recognised the North Penn School District (NPSD) with the Energy for Everyone Hero Award for their commitment to student health...
Read moreLithuanian transport company will install innovative LPG dual fuel system in its truck fleet
Luckaus Transportas, part of Lithuanian haulage contractor Saudingos Autotransportas, has signed a subject-to-trial agreement to install addvantage’s Autogas dual-fuel system in its fleet. Saudi...
Read moreArgentina: new Autogas conversion equipment for diesel vehicles is launched
Sifer Gas has announced the launch of the first massive promotion plan for an innovative installation kit that will allow trucks and buses currently powered by diesel to also use LPG for their ope...
Read moreSouth Korea: Hyundai and Kia plan to stop selling diesel-powered light-duty trucks
Hyundai Motor Group, comprising mainly the Hyundai and Kia brands, recently notified their sales outlets across the country of their decision to officially discontinue the production of the diesel...
Read moreWestport Fuel Systems expands Euro 7 Autogas program with OEM customer
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced it has been designated as the supplier of LPG systems to a global original equipment manufacturer. This is in addition to the previously announced production s...
Read moreSouth Africa: Stargas puts into operation new LPG refuelling station in Pretoria
Stargas has opened a new Autogas station in the Atterbury Value Mart, Pretoria, and announced they plan to launch more in the future, with a view to increasing the amount of cars running on this f...
Read moreUnited States: city in Indiana will switch police car fleet to Autogas
Elwood Police Department’s police fleet will become the first alternative fuel police vehicles in Madison County. The Elwood Board of Works and Public Safety approved an agreement with All In On...
Read moreSpain: Dacia offers its LPG-powered Sandero Stepway ECO-G from 5 euros per day
Dacia Spain announced a new interesting commercial offer for its bi-fuel LPG-powered Sandero Stepway ECO-G: from only EUR 150 per month, or EUR 5 per day, Spanish drivers can purchase this car, wi...
Read moreMore than 650,000 vehicles already run on Autogas in Peru, according to SPGL
The Peruvian Liquefied Gas Association (SPGL) revealed that there are currently more than LPG-powered 650,000 vehicles, both for private use and public service, in the country. According to the...
Read moreKorea: Renault’s Autogas QM6 will achieve 100,000-unit sale milestone
Renault Korea Motors announced that its LPG-fuelled QM6 model is expected to hit the 100,000 milestone in sales in the near future, due the high demand for this vehicle among Korean drivers. Almos...
Read moreUnited States: Michigan school district operates its entire fleet with LPG-fuelled buses
Kingston Community School District is switching to an all-Autogas bus fleet when school starts this fall. The district has leased six new Blue Bird buses, equipped with ROUSH CleanTech LPG engines...
Read moreUK partnership unveils alternative fuel guide to help decarbonise heavy duty transport
Zemo Partnership’s new Renewable Fuels Guide shows that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the UK’s Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV) could be cut by an extra 46 million tonnes over the next seven y...
Read moreTerpel upgrades its largest service station in Ecuador, adds Autogas supply
Terpel has invested USD 600,000 in strengthening “25 de Julio” service station in Guayaquil, the largest of the brand nationwide, according to the company which has 109 stations in Ecuador. Th...
Read moreNigeria: new programme will train 1,000 technicians in LPG and CNG conversions
Autolady Engineering Technology Limited, through its subsidiary Autogas Nigeria, has announced its plans to train 1,000 technicians and non-technicians across the country on converting petrol vehi...
Read moreU.S. Government allocates $15M to acquire Autogas bus infrastructure across six states
U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced 130 awards totalling nearly $1.7 billion from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for transit project...
Read moreLPG-powered Renault Clio will arrive in Turkey in September
The Renault Clio, the best-selling hatchback model in Europe and Turkey, has undergone a refreshing update. In September, Renault will introduce an Autogas version in Turkey, featuring an enhanced...
Read moreA real success story: Spanish Red Cross reinforces commitment to Autogas adoption
The Spanish Association of Vehicle Transformers (ASTRAVE) has shared a new report analysing the successful experience of the Red Cross with Autogas. Currently, out of a fleet of approximately 3,20...
Read moreKenya: drivers switch to Autogas following fuel prices hike, conversions increase 95% in Nairobi
More motorists, mainly taxi drivers, are opting to convert their vehicles from petrol to LPG, as companies selling Autogas have reported a rise in sales of this fuel. This decision comes in respon...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry analyses the current scenario and calls for more incentives
There have been recent reports flagging a sharp decline in sales of LPG vehicles since 2019 in India. A top automaker has even said to have stopped the manufacturing of its LPG-powered models. For...
Read moreFirst Autogas station opens in South Africa
Isinkwe Energies has put into operation an LPG refuelling station in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), the first of its kind in South Africa. This a result of a collaboration with Ergon Equipment and Prins Aut...
Read moreSpanish government extends fuel incentives for fleets, more aids for clean vehicles
The Spanish Government decided to extend the fuel bonus for the professional road transport sector until 31 December 2023. Taxi drivers will also benefit from this aid, and the amount will depend...
Read moreCanada: city of Nanaimo praises adoption of alternative fuels to power its truck fleet
The city of Nanaimo, in British Columbia, is proud to deploy an alternative fuel vehicle fleet. According to the city’s authorities, they lower its carbon footprint with these vehicles by using...
Read moreU.S. LPG industry unveils new webpage to boost Autogas adoption in delivery trucks
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has launched a new webpage dedicated to educating delivery fleets on the ways Autogas can help fleet owners with their service and sustainabilit...
Read moreNigeria: NLPGA asks for incentives to encourage Autogas conversions
The National Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (NLPGA) has proposed an incentive-driven policy to boost Autogas conversion initiative. The association urged government to take action and impleme...
Read moreSpanish associations join forces to encourage energy transition with Autogas
The Spanish Association of Liquefied Gas (AGL) and the Association of Vehicle Conversion Centres (ASTRAVE) have partnered to promote the important role of Autogas in the energy transition. This co...
Read moreColombia: new LPG refuelling station opens in the Caribbean region
Colgas announced the opening of ‘Ecos’ San Antonio station, the first service station with its own brand to distribute Autogas and provide new options for the transport segment in the Departme...
Read moreUS PERC asks school transport directors to consider LPG in the new round of Clean School Bus funding
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently opened a new round of Clean School Bus funding opportunities and is expected to award about $400 million in grants under this program. This...
Read moreArgentina: new telemetry system for Autogas refuelling is launched
After almost a year of work, Sifer Gas has finally managed to fine-tune all the necessary tools to carry out the development of the new digital control format for LPG vehicles and service stations...
Read moreThe ECO-G 100 LPG engine gains momentum among Italian drivers, according to Dacia
Dacia Italy has shared its latest commercial results, which show that while private car market grows by 11.3%, the brand surpasses this expansion by increasing 36.6%, thus confirming its business...
Read moreUnited States: ROUSH CleanTech’s LPG engine will offer ultra-low NOx as standard
ROUSH CleanTech announced that, beginning mid-2023, all its Autgas engines will be certified to near-zero NOx emissions, as it has received California Air Resources Board (CARB) certification for...
Read moreNew Euro 7 standard will favour LPG vehicles, according to French association
In a context of energy transition, adoption of the Euro 7 standard, decarbonisation of transportation and soaring fuel prices, Autogas is an accessible, economical, clean and sustainable mobility...
Read moreAutogas adoption gains momentum in Costa Rica
The levels of growth in the use of LPG for vehicles show an upward trend of 12% after the pandemic, compared to other transport fuels that only grew by 2%, according to Alexander Davis, Technical...
Read moreSpain: Ircongas launches LPG conversions for diesel-powered vehicles
Ircongas has begun to adapt diesel vehicles to Autogas. Thanks to this process, it is possible to give a second life to combustion vehicles, turning them into dual-fuel models, which allows to avo...
Read moreUK food producer and supplier invests in clean energy vehicle fleet
Cranswick announced its audited preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 25 March 2023. The Hull-based company grew its profits of £146 million in the latest financial year, as it continued to...
Read moreArgentine company completes country’s first LPG dual fuel conversion on a bus
Sifer Gas has successfully completed the adaptation of the first diesel bus to the dual fuel diesel/LPG system, and has already demonstrated a significant cost reduction and a reduced emission of...
Read moreLPG-fuelled tractor emit less 99% NOx than diesel equivalent during study at US port terminal
New data released from the U.S. Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and New Jersey-based Port Newark Container Terminal (PNCT) shows that LPG-powered terminal tractors are significantl...
Read moreSpain: Málaga City Council and Tecnobús partner on Autogas conversion project
Tecnobús received a delegation from the Málaga City Council, headed by the Mayor Francisco de la Torre Prados, at its facilities, where it was able to show its technology for converting diesel e...
Read morePrins Autogas encourages LPG conversion market in Romania
Bucharest-based Autogas installer ROCAR SION recently received an official delegation from the Dutch group Prins Autogas Systemen, part of Westport Fuel Systems, which plans to analyse the market...
Read moreItaly: Lombardy launches new incentives to boost adoption of alternative fuel vehicles
In order to help solve the problems of pollution and air quality, the Lombardy Region is implementing the Regional Plan of Interventions for Air Quality (PRIA) and the agreements of the Po Valley,...
Read moreLogistics expert invests in Autogas truck fleet for deliveries in Bulgaria and Greece
Decarbonisation remains a priority for Sofia-based Gopet Trans, which recently shared a report where it estimates a 20% increase in the share of shipments delivered through intermodal transport by...
Read moreSpanish pioneering Autogas truck will have guarantee of Atlántica Garantía
Herko, Spanish truck manufacturer dedicated to the development of last-mile trucks powered by LPG and bioLPG, has signed a collaboration agreement with Atlántica Garantía, a company specialised...
Read moreBiden will allocate $400 million to fund the deployment of more clean fuel school buses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of at least $400 million in grants for cleaner school buses, reducing harmful pollution and protecting children’s health...
Read moreColombian vehicle fleet would benefit if it switched to LPG, says major association
In a recent interview, Felipe Gómez, President of Agremgas (Colombian Association of Gas Marketers), shared his insights about the industry and highlighted the importance to speed up the transiti...
Read moreIncreasing demand for Autogas globally due to environmental concerns
The global Autogas market size is expected to reach USD 271.6 billion by 2030 and exhibit a CAGR of 7.95% in the forecast period (2022−2030) according to Skyquest latest research report. With an...
Read moreSpain: Renault launches New Clio, available in Autogas option
Renault has presented the New Clio, a redesign of the model that was first launched in 1990 and whose new generation is up to date with the latest technology. As for the engines, it now offers the...
Read moreGermany: the annual report of LPG-powered vehicles is clearly positive
The Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) has published its annual balance of car registration figures for last year. In 2022, a total of 385,457 passenger cars were newly registered. Of these,...
Read moreDacia leads Italian Autogas car market for forth year consecutive
Since 2019, Dacia maintains its leadership in the Italian LPG car market and has begun 2023 with over 40% market share. The TCe ECO-G 100 engine, available in the brand’s New Visual Identity, gu...
Read moreUnited States: ThompsonGas presents its Autogas vehicles at expo in Tennessee
Maryland-based ThompsonGas displayed its new LPG-powered vehicles at the National Propane Gas Association’s Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Nashville, Tennessee, whic...
Read morePeru: Ministry of Transport releases list of authorised conversion workshops
For drivers considering to switch their vehicles to LPG or CNG system, the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) strongly recommends to do it in a conversion centre authorised by the Gove...
Read moreGermany: Dacia and ADAC strengthen partnership, offer €660 savings to Autogas drivers
Dacia and ADAC, the German Automobile Club and Europe's largest automobile association, are now offering even more favourable conditions as part of their leasing cooperation. From 1 April 2023, AD...
Read moreSpanish government awards new aid for professional vehicles running on LPG
Royal Decree-Law 20/2022 approved a new extraordinary and temporary relief to cover the price of certain energy products for road transport companies and vehicles for professional use. From 1 Apri...
Read morePresident Biden unveils new program to develop alternative fuel infrastructure
The Biden-Harris Administration opened applications for the new Charging and Fuelling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program to fund alternative-fuelling infrastructure, including Autoga...
Read moreGlasgow taxi drivers ask for funds to meet new Low Emission Zone standards
From 1 June 2023, Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) will come into force, and all vehicles entering the city centre zone area will need to meet the less-polluting emission standards or face a pe...
Read moreThailand: major energy company continues investments in Autogas market
PTG unveiled its new petrol and non-petrol business roadmap in order to expand businesses and promote the company's growth and sustainability in every scope. The "PTG Business Outlook: Drive for T...
Read moreGermany: Renault Clio and Captur available again with Autogas option
Renault Deutschland announced the Clio and the Captur models are available again with the LPG engine TCe 100. With a bi-fuel propulsion, these cars can run on both petrol and LPG, offering a numbe...
Read moreThailand: Toyota launches new LPG HEV taxi concept
Toyota unveiled the new LPG HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) Taxi Concept, which confirms the Japanese automaker's vision of achieving carbon neutrality through multiple powertrains. The new vehicle...
Read moreUnited States: Hino Gas presents new cost-effective LPG dual fuel solution
Texas-based Hino Gas has introduced a new product that plans to improve the Autogas industry in the Rio Grande Valley. The 2Fuel Technologies system is a diesel dual-fuel (DDF) retrofit fuel syste...
Read moreFrance: Autogas keeps gaining momentum, encouraging drivers to green their fleets
In February, 4,711 new LPG-powered vehicles were registered, compared to 3,297 units in the same period of 2022, which means an increase of 42.89%. In addition, 1,904 vehicles were registered on t...
Read moreSpain: Toyota and Dacia were the most converted cars to LPG in 2022
Conversions of gasoline-powered vehicles to run on Autogas have increased 36.5% last year, compared to 2021. The implementation of Low Emission Zones and the urgency to obtain the ECO label from t...
Read morePhilippine government plans to modernise public fleets with Autogas jeepneys
In light of the imminent jeepney phase-out related to the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV) Modernisation Program, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) urged drivers to adopt...
Read moreSpain: Repsol’s Autogas conversion campaign receives 2,000 applications
The campaign launched last year by Repsol, in collaboration with the Ircongas, Gaspointcenter and Gasmoción workshops, to convert gasoline-powered vehicles to Autogas has received nearly 2,000 ap...
Read moreU.S. LPG industry participates in clean energy research projects to reach net zero
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has announced its engagement with nearly a dozen universities, national and private laboratories, and businesses to drive clean energy innovation....
Read moreAutogas car registrations are growing in Italy
During February 2023, the Italian car market showed signs of recovery. Sales of alternative fuel vehicles also increased last month, with LPG growing +35%, according to the data from the Ministry...
Read moreSouth Korea: all-new 2023 Hyundai Elantra available with LPG option
Hyundai has released the first images of the new Elantra in South Korea, where it is known as the Avante. The updated sedan arrives three years after the seventh-generation (CN7) Elantra made its...
Read moreFirst ‘Made in Bangladesh’ three-wheeler has an LPG-powered version
Runner Automobiles Plc has put into operation the first three-wheeler manufacturing plant in Bangladesh, which will produce the first three-wheeler autorickshaws in the country for the local and f...
Read moreSpain: 35% of buyers of the country’s best-selling car choose Autogas option
Despite the difficult context of 2022, the different brands of the Renault Group have achieved very good results and in line with the objectives set by the Group, which involve prioritizing the mo...
Read moreItaly: new DR 3.0 is available with Autogas technology
The DR 3 is changing its face and name in 2023. It is now DR 3.0, a renewed compact-sized SUV, with aesthetic updates and technological innovations for the interior. The new vehicle is available w...
Read moreUS propane industry promotes new service network tool for Autogas fleets
To support Autogas fleet programs with its new online service centre network tool, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has organised a webinar, “Propane Autogas Service Center Ne...
Read moreNetherlands: increasing demand on Autogas vehicles and conversions
Autogas is in high demand again in the Netherlands. Manufacturers of LPG conversion kits are innovating, installation specialists keep busy, and the second-hand car buyers are also increasingly in...
Read moreCzech Republic registered the largest number of new Autogas cars last year
The Czech market has established a new record with the largest number of new passenger cars powered by LPG registered in 2022. According to data from the Association of Automobile Importers (SDA),...
Read moreUS: Michigan offers grants for new alternative fuel vehicle and engine projects
A total of $375,960 is available for clean fuel engine and equipment replacement projects under a competitive grant Request for Proposals (RFP) announced by the Michigan Department of Environment,...
Read moreSpain: Repsol encourages Autogas adoption throughout Menorca
The Repsol Butano substation in Maó has had a fixed tank for just over three years. This can store 20 tonnes of LPG, a fuel that, according to the Spanish energy company, "is making its way in Eu...
Read moreAutogas market continues historic growth in France
Autogas keeps expanding in France as 4,528 new LPG-powered vehicles were registered in January 2023, compared to 2,939 units in January 2022, i.e. + 54% and a market share of 4%, the largest incre...
Read moreGovernment should support all low-emission energy, says Canadian LPG industry
The Canadian Propane Association published a new article analysing the different low-emission alternatives to power transportation and asking why federal and provincial governments keep prioritisi...
Read moreSpain: Herko Trucks presents first last-mile vehicle running on renewable Autogas
Herko Trucks, the joint venture launched by engine manufacturer BeGas and trailer builder Leciñena in 2021, has officially unveiled the HERKO BIOS 35, a net zero emissions truck that runs on bioL...
Read moreGermany: increasing registrations of new Autogas vehicles in 2022
Vehicles powered by LPG continued to be in high demand last year and registered a significant and constant growth. This was confirmed by the annual balance of car registration figures for 2022 pub...
Read moreUS: new LPG-powered school buses to transport students in Missouri
Hannibal Public School District 60 has utilised funding from incentive programs like the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program and the Missouri Propane Education & Researc...
Read moreNew Lancia Ypsilon Range offers more efficiency with Autogas version
Consolidating its leadership in the B segment for the fourth consecutive year, the record-breaking Lancia Ypsilon reached its best market share ever in 2022. Now, the manufacturer is offering an i...
Read moreItaly: Piedmont conversion workshops ask tax relief extension for LPG converted cars
Claudio Piazza, President of the Regional Category of LPG/CNG installers for motor vehicles of Confartigianato Imprese Piemonte, met the Regional Councillor for the Development of Productive Activ...
Read moreSpanish strategic partnership promotes bioLPG use in professional urban fleets
Cepsa, clean energy and sustainable mobility company, and BeGas, manufacturer of LPG engines, have signed a collaboration agreement to support the decarbonisation of professional urban transport,...
Read moreSouth Korea: Ssangyong Motor launches Torres LPG version
SsangYong Motor Company announced it has introduced the ‘Hybrid LPG Model’ of the Adventurous Torres, which caused a sensation in the SUV market last year. The new vehicle, available since 10...
Read morePhiladelphia school district plans to operate 70 Autogas buses by 2026
The School District of Philadelphia plans to expand its alternative-fuelled bus fleet this year in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. It will incorporate 38 vehicles powered by Autogas and...
Read moreFrance: nearly 70,000 LPG-powered vehicles sold in 2022
According to the latest report published by France Gaz Liquide, the national Autogas market experienced an extraordinary increase last year. In total, 69,940 LPG-powered vehicles were sold in the...
Read moreBelgium: benefits of Autogas adoption in SUVs
While diesel and petrol remain very expensive, Autogas is emerging as an environmentally friendly and cost-effective alternative in Belgium, especially for SUVs, whose LPG system pays itself only...
Read morePoland: Łódź transport operator adds LPG-powered Dacia Sandero Stepway cars
The Dacia Sandero Stepway model has been added to the fleet of the Municipal Transport Company in Łódź (MPK Łódź). The new cars, which will be used for traffic supervision, run on Autogas, a...
Read moreSpain: new Autogas station opens for taxi drivers in Andalusia
The Provincial Association of Taxi Drivers of Córdoba (Autacor) and DISA have put into operation a new Autogas refuelling station with double hose, which has become the largest supply point of LP...
Read moreUnited States: pioneering school district expands LPG-powered bus fleet
The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) is replacing 20 of its older diesel school buses, which will be destroyed, with new vehicles powered by Autogas. This acquisition is the result o...
Read moreItaly: Genoa announces new incentives for the purchase of cleaner vehicles
The Municipality of Genoa is offering more than 18 million euros (3,100,000 in 2022, 6,137,500 in 2023 and 8,925,000 in 2024) to help acquire new vehicles with low or zero environmental impact. Th...
Read moreAutogas can play a key role in India’s fuel mix and energy security
With natural gas prices surging globally and supply chain concerns plaguing the EV rollout pace, LPG as transport fuel can play a role in India's transition to a low carbon economy and fit in the...
Read moreWestport’s Euro 7 LPG fuel systems will help global OEM ensure cleaner vehicles
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. has been awarded a program to develop and supply Autogas systems to a global OEM to accommodate a number of its Euro 7 vehicle platforms. The agreement is forecasted to...
Read moreBeGas presents new Euro VI E liquid injection 4-cylinder engine
The new B430LG engine, manufactured by BeGas, is the first family of Euro VI E engines powered by LPG (bioLPG) from the injector tank. BeGas is a Spanish pioneer in the development of 100% sustain...
Read moreFrance: Orne announces 2023 budget, includes incentives to Autogas conversions
The Orne Departmental Council has approved its 2023 budget, which is described as responsible, ambitious and green, marked by the significant evolution of the environmental component, according to...
Read moreUnited States: Mesa Public Schools will expand Autogas fleet with 25 new buses
Mesa Public Schools (MPS) is included in the first round of grants under the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program and will receive $750,000 to defray the cost of purc...
Read moreNew DFSK 500 with ECO label will arrive in Spain in 2023
DFSK will expand its range with a new and interesting affordable compact SUV. The DFSK 500 will arrive at Spanish dealerships in 2023, and will be available in Autogas version displaying the ECO l...
Read moreUS: university in Pennsylvania transports football team with Autogas shuttles
West Chester University (WCU) has introduced new LPG-powered shuttle buses to its transportation fleet as part of its longstanding commitment to help save the planet by reducing carbon emissions a...
Read moreNew record of Autogas vehicle registrations in Czech Republic
In the first three quarters of 2022, almost 3,000 new vehicles powered by Autogas were registered in the Czech Republic, while about 4,900 more were retrofitted to run on this fuel. In both cases,...
Read moreColombia has a potential of 5.5 million Autogas vehicles, according to experts
With barely a year on the market and close to 1,000 vehicles converted and 11 service stations, located in Barranquilla, Cartagena, Medellín, Cúcuta, Fusagasugá and Pasto, Autogas has been wide...
Read moreDacia Duster pick up 4×4 adapted to LPG now available in France
The Dacia Duster Pick Up is not sold in many European markets, but it is a very interesting and attractive alternative. Produced in Romania by the specialist Romturingia, now it arrives in France...
Read moreIndia: 10 new Autogas stations open in three different states
Under its rapid growth initiative in the Autogas sector to achieve the set target, Confidence Petroleum India Limited has added 10 new LPG refuelling stations to its existing network in the states...
Read moreGermany: ADAC and Dacia join forces to launch Autogas vehicle leasing program
The rental platform of ADAC, the German automobile club, and Dacia will collaborate on the leasing of LPG-powered cars for ADAC members. The Dacia Jogger, Duster, Sandero and Sandero Stepway equip...
Read moreUS EPA Clean School Bus Program: expert compares savings between LPG and EVs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would nearly double the funding awarded for clean school buses this year following increased demand, with school districts from all 50 s...
Read moreAlgeria bets on Autogas to achieve energy efficiency and face vehicle pollution
With an ambitious program to face the increasingly serious environmental challenges and the inexorable falling of hydrocarbon resources, Algeria aspires to achieve unprecedented levels of energy e...
Read moreSpain: Murcia offers incentives to taxi drivers that acquire eco and zero vehicles
The Governing Board of Murcia has given the go-ahead to the resolution of the call for subsidies for the acquisition of eco and zero emissions taxis and has allocated a total amount of 115,321.29...
Read moreGreen Sundays return to Rome, LPG vehicles exempted from traffic restrictions
As required by the calendar of the 2022-2023 winter season approved by the Capitoline Council, Sunday 20 November was the first of the five 'ecological Sundays' for which, with an ordinance from t...
Read moreSpain: Repsol and Astrave offer new incentives to encourage Autogas conversions
Repsol and Astrave (Association of Vehicle Transformers) have relaunched the ‘Move on Autogas’ campaign, which seeks to stimulate the transition to this cleaner fuel. With this initiative, dri...
Read moreUnited States: Delaware gets federal grant to acquire new eco-friendly school buses
The Delaware Department of Education (DDOE) has been awarded an $809,000 federal grant to purchase new school buses powered by alternative fuels, including Autogas, for the Colonial School Distric...
Read moreAutogas, the best-selling option of the Renault Korea Motors’ QM6 model
Renault Korea Motors' QM6 is one the favourite SUVs by many motorists for its comfort and quietness, as the vehicle boasts a spacious interior and offers a relaxed ride, according to company offic...
Read moreItaly: Cavagna Group bets on bioLPG
Milan-based Green LG Energy S.r.l. (GLGE) and Washington, DC-based BioLPG LLC announced the signing of a major agreement that increases funding for further development of the GTI Energy renewable-...
Read moreRam pick-up trucks with LPG option are available in the UK
The Ram 1500 truck is an all-American juggernaut with an epic scale. It has more than half a metre longer than an Isuzu D-Max, 200mm wider and 400kg heavier. This bulk is the primary reason why ve...
Read morePrins Autogassystemen announces bi-fuel solution for van and taxi fleets
Prins Autogassystemen has collaborated with taxi rental firm HP Taxi and engine research and development consultancy SBL-Automotive to convert a hybrid taxi to drive on cleaner alternative fuels:...
Read moreDR Automobiles Group’s new Italian brand unveils LPG hybrid Sportequipe 8
The Italian brand Sportequipe, belonging to the DR Automobiles Group unveiled the Sportequipe 8, a new maxi SUV with tri-fuel technology (electricity, petrol and Autogas) and record autonomy. It w...
Read moreUS: Cherokee County rolls out first Autogas transit buses in Georgia
New Autogas buses are joining Cherokee Area Transportation Service’s (CATS) fleet to replace aging fixed-route vehicles. These are the first LPG-powered transit buses in the state of Georgia and...
Read moreNigeria wants to speed up country’s industrialisation with Autogas
The Federal Government has reiterated its readiness to use LPG and CNG to help fast-track the country’s industrialisation agenda. Speaking with the diplomatic community in Abuja, Minister of Sta...
Read moreAthens resumes traffic restrictions, low-emission vehicles still exempted
A measure aimed at reducing traffic in downtown Athens, by which cars with license plates ending in an odd number can enter the city centre on odd days of the month and those with even numbers on...
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Spanish security company reaches a fleet of nearly 1,800 Autogas vehicles
Autogas continues to be the preferred option for Securitas Direct in the process of green transition of its commercial fleet, one of the largest in Spain. In the first nine months of 2022, the securit...
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Chile: some 500,000 private vehicles will be able to switch to LPG
In view of the interest of private users to access the use of LPG and CNG as vehicle fuel, over gasoline, the Ministry of Transport and Telecommunications (MTT) of Chile authorised the increase of the...
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US Alternative Fuel Tax Credit retroactively extended for Autogas fleets
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging Autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part...
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Landi Renzo exhibits its Jeep Compass Trifuel at Bologna-based event
Landi Renzo, which has been developing Autogas systems for more than 60 years, was present at the XIV edition of the Festival Francescano in Bologna with its Jeep Compass Trifuel, a hybrid vehicle cap...
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Pakistan: OGRA announces investments in LPG refuelling infrastructure
Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has anticipated a significant growth in Autogas refuelling stations in the country in the near future and said that an investment of Rs. 18.40 billion (USD 83 m...
Read moreGoscor Lift Truck Company goes green!
In these times of record-breaking fuel costs, it is no surprise that companies are looking everywhere for ways to cut down on fuel costs. Well, Goscor Lift Truck Company has found this way! Part o...
Read moreUnited States: Autogas refuelling expands into North Carolina
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation’s subsidiary Sharp Energy opened a new fuelling station in Dunn, North Carolina, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The facility is the first Sharp service station...
Read moreSpain: Piaggio offers solution for urban mobility with new eco-friendly Porter NP6
The current framework of anti-pollution regulations in cities limits drivers when it comes to accessing them, both to municipal services and to the different companies and professionals who need t...
Read moreNigeria will train one million people in Autogas technology
The Nigerian Institute of Transport Technology (NITT), in collaboration with Diametrics Ltd. (representative of leading European/Asia automotive solution systems), plans to launch centres in the s...
Read moreEnglish city of Bradford puts in place Clean Air Zone
The Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ) sent live on the 26th September 2022. The measure was announced after Bradford Council was directed by Government to implement a CAZ to achieve compliance with legal...
Read moreBiden-Harris administration allocates over $1.6 billion to expand clean fuel bus fleets
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announced $1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states across the country to invest in 150 bus...
Read moreGermany eliminates ‘tank discount’, now switching to Autogas is even more convenient
The discount on fuels ended on August 31, 2022. Due to the high petrol prices, the conversion from petrol to Autogas is all the more worthwhile. “Anyone who is considering converting their car t...
Read moreSpain: LPG Dacia Jogger is transformed into the greenest and cheapest camper van
Camperiz, a Spanish specialist in vehicle transformations, has presented a campervan vehicle developed on the Dacia Jogger family (4.57 metres). The functionality and interior capacity offered by...
Read moreThe DR 5.0 is the best-selling Autogas crossover in Italy
The DR 5.0 powered by Autogas is the best-selling crossover in Italy. This was announced by DR Automobiles, in the monthly report on the overall volume of sales. This represents another month in c...
Read moreGhana: Obuasi trains Autogas station operators
The Obuasi Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) organised a training workshop to intensify public education on the need for LPG station operators to adhere to safety principles guiding their oper...
Read moreColorado-based USPS contractor goes green with new Autogas fleet
Hi Pro, Inc., a nationwide mail logistics contractor with a 40-year history of servicing the United States Postal Service (USPS), presented its new Autogas vehicle fleet at a ribbon cutting ceremo...
Read moreColombia: first Autogas station opens in Medellin
Terpel has launched the first public service station that supplies LPG in Medellin. The new facility is located in Las Mercedes station and is the second of the company in Colombia. Terpel opened...
Read moreIndia allows BS 6 vehicles to have retrofitted LPG kits
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a notification, proposing modification of vehicles by retrofitting LPG and CNG kits and replacing diesel engines, less than 3.5 tonnes in cas...
Read moreAlgeria: Naftal plans to bring the number of Autogas vehicles to one million
The state-owned company Naftal has unveiled a national awareness campaign on the optimal use of LPG as vehicle fuel. During this launch, the company’s General Manager Mourad Menouar announced th...
Read moreBangladesh: experts address energy security and transition to clean fuel mobility
Speakers at a roundtable discussion on the country's energy security have emphasised on exploring possibilities of alternative energy sources while reining in corruption in the sector to help addr...
Read moreArgentina: new procedure for the renewal of Autogas vehicle wafers
A new modern telemetry system aimed at improving the quality standards and traceability of LPG refuelling began to be tested at four of the five Autogas service stations located in Chaco, Formosa...
Read moreBioLPG: a key solution for internal combustion engines and dependence on fossil fuels in Czech Republic
As part of the package called "Fit for 55", the environment ministers of the EU countries recently agreed on several exceptions that would allow the continuation of combustion engines even after 2...
Read moreEMC launches new model Wave 3 with LPG version in Italy
After years of importing cars from Chinese brands such as Great Wall and Haval, Eurasia Motor Company now brings the Wave 3 model with bi-fuel engine (LPG/petrol) to the Italian market. This is th...
Read moreSpain: Zaragoza allocates €200,000 euros to renew taxi fleet with clean fuel vehicles
Zaragoza City Council, through the Public Services and Mobility Area, signed a new agreement with the Provincial Auto-Taxi Association to promote the incorporation of vehicles powered by alternati...
Read moreUS: Fort Smith Public Schools becomes Arkansas’s second district to adopt Autogas buses
Three low-emission LPG school buses arrived at Fort Smith Public Schools, marking the district's first alternatively fuelled bus purchase. Amid rising gasoline and diesel prices, the district expe...
Read moreSpain: Autogas vehicle sales increase 250% in the last 5 years
The savings of up to 50% compared to conventional fuels, the autonomy of the vehicles that exceeds 1,200 km, environmental awareness and the fact of having the Spanish DGT’s ECO label are making...
Read moreMore than 600,000 vehicles converted to LPG in Algeria
More than 600,000 vehicles run on Autogas in Algeria, revealed Mourad Menouar, CEO of Naftal, the stated-owned company dedicated to the marketing and distribution of petroleum products. "The numbe...
Read moreUniversity of Honduras unveils study on the benefits of switching to Autogas
In Honduras, the transportation sector is one of the largest air pollutants with 2.6 million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2eq) generated by more than 815,000 light vehicles in 2021; and...
Read moreUS: Kansas school district receives national green award for its Autogas fleet
Kansas City Public Schools’ (KCPS) efforts to reduce emissions with its fleet of LPG-powered buses have been recognised with a School Transportation News Green Bus Summit Fleet Award. KCPS was o...
Read moreIndian industry asks government to provide level playing field for Autogas
The Indian government should provide a level playing field for alternative fuels like Autogas to speed up the transition to a carbon free mobility, according to the Indian Auto LPG Coalition. Focu...
Read moreWestport signs €38-million deal to supply Autogas systems to leading OEM
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced it has been awarded a programme to develop and supply LPG systems for a number of vehicle applications for a global original equipment manufacturer (OEM). The...
Read moreUK: petrol-fuelled range extenders of electric taxis switch to LPG and bioLPG
SBL-Automotive presented an innovative new fuelling system that could save LEVC TX taxi drivers between 30-50% in operating costs compared to using petrol fuel. The company plans to evolve the pet...
Read moreIndia: Piaggio presents new Apé NXT, includes Autogas version
Piaggio Vehicles Pvt Ltd (PVPL), a 100 % subsidiary of the Italian Piaggio Group and India’s leading manufacturer of small commercial vehicles, has launched an innovative new product in the Pass...
Read moreLPG still has air quality role to play in Europe
LPG can still play an important role in helping Europe to tackle its air pollution problem as an off-grid heating fuel and Autogas if it is given a chance, panellists said during the European LPG...
Read moreUnited States: Superior Energy advises on LPG refuelling for school bus fleets
Jim Bunsey, Director of Operations for Superior Energy Systems, an industry leader in manufacturing Autogas dispensers, provided valuable information and advice on the proper refuelling infrastruc...
Read moreWestport Fuel Systems announces new Autogas Kia Sportage
Inspired by continuous innovation and 25 years of cooperation, the partnership between Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (WFS) and Kia now offers a version of its Kia Sportage model powered by LPG, which...
Read moreNew hybrid/LPG Toyota Rav 4 was showcased in Milan
During the Milano Monza Open-Air Motor Show, Ecomotive Solutions and its subsidiary Autogas Italia presented the new hybrid/LPG Toyota Rav 4. According to the company, the hybrid systems represent...
Read moreSales of Autogas cars grow in Spain
Even though the passenger car market continues to be dominated by traditional fuels (gasoline and diesel), its share has decreased in 2022, while the alternative fuel segment keeps growing. Specif...
Read moreU.S. PERC unveils contest to boost adoption of Autogas school buses
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) announced a new scholarship contest to promote environmentally friendly practices at school—like riding on a clean, LPG-powered school bus....
Read moreFrance Gaz Liquides asks government to support conversions to LPG
In addition to incentives for electric vehicles, financial aid to switch vehicles to LPG would make it possible to socially broaden the government's resilience plan, according to France Gaz Liquid...
Read moreSpain: Murcia subsidises taxi drivers owning ‘zero’ and ‘eco’ cars
The Local Government Board of Murcia approved the call for the granting of subsidies by competitive concurrence for the acquisition of zero emission taxis, such as electrics and hydrogen-powered,...
Read moreUnited States: Maryland awards $4 million to help deploy clean fuel fleets
The Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced four additional awards under the second round of the Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Clean Fuels Incentive Program (CFIP), totalling $3.9 million in fund...
Read moreNew Autogas conversion project launched in Thailand
Olympus Oil Company Limited and Atlas Energy Company Limited, subsidiaries of PGT Energy that operate the LPG distribution business and the service station network, have launched the project “PT...
Read moreDacia will reinforce investment in Autogas range
Since 2017, Dacia has relied on Autogas to ensure a good part of its sales in Europe. The manufacturer is now the European leader in this market, and sales of LPG-powered vehicles represent 57.6%...
Read moreNew partnership will work on LPG blends for transport and other applications in US and Japan
Suburban Propane Partners, L.P., U.S. distributor of LPG, renewable energy and related products and services, and Iwatani Corporation of America, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Iwatani Corporation (...
Read moreItaly: Dacia consolidates leadership in the Autogas market
There are currently about 28 million LPG vehicles in the world and over 2.5 million in Italy. Since 2008, Dacia has sold almost 250,000 LPG vehicles in Italy and since 2019 its cars have conquered...
Read moreNew reports says U.S. fleets are accelerating use of clean fuel vehicles
In the third annual State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief, published by the clean technology consulting firm Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), transportation fleets continued to repo...
Read moreAutogas consumption increases in north-western Argentina
The conversions to LPG maintain a notable increase in 2022, according to Guillermo Vila, which owns a network con CNG and LPG conversion centres in the province of San Juan. In December 2021, the...
Read moreLandi Renzo’s LPG system EVO available in Spanish market
The Spanish company LR Autogas distributes Landi Renzo equipment, a leader in the manufacture of LPG and CNG systems, with more than 60 years of experience in the market. With a team of great comm...
Read moreNigeria: experts say Autogas conversions will allow savings of 40% in fuel costs
With the taking off of the Autogas conversion initiative which seeks to convert gasoline vehicles to run on LPG and CNG, automobile experts confirmed Nigerians will be able to save about 40% in fu...
Read moreCzech Republic: sales of new LPG cars triple in the first quarter of 2022
Sales of new Autogas cars in the Czech Republic have reached 1,021 units in the first quarter of the year, which means the figure has tripled compared to the same period of 2021. In addition, the...
Read moreU.S. EPA’s Clean School Bus Program supports transition to Autogas buses
Newly released details on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean School Bus Program provide an opportunity for school transportation directors to drastically reduce emissions in...
Read moreCavagna Group’s new acquisition shows increasing interest in clean fuel mobility
Cavagna Group has acquired an equity interest in Ecomotive Solutions, a company that specialises in alternative fuel engines, with a range of solutions covering everything from light-duty vehicles...
Read moreColombian LPG industry is optimistic about Autogas development
2021 will be remembered as the year when Autogas started was included in the Colombian energy basket. President Iván Duque highlighted the role of Autogas as a clean fuel for the energy transitio...
Read moreCanadian Propane Association celebrates the best of the industry
The Canadian Propane Association (CPA) announced the winners of its top industry awards at its 2022 Leadership Summit. “These awards highlight the commitment and dedication of those who are m...
Read moreBioLPG arrives in New York
In a first for New York State and the Northeast, Ray Energy - a midstream wholesale LPG company- announced the arrival of 100% fossil-free, low-carbon, renewable LPG, providing a cleaner, alternat...
Read moreLPG car sales increase in Italy
Autogas vehicles are increasingly popular among Italian drivers, who choose them both to save on fuel costs and to cope with traffic blocks. In the first part of 2022, registrations increased by m...
Read moreTaxi drivers switch to Autogas in Ecuador
The increase in the price of Premium gasoline has not only made consumers, mainly taxi drivers, choose cheaper fuels, but also demand has turned to more affordable LPG. Autogas sales at service st...
Read moreSpanish motor warranty company bets on alternative fuel vehicles
Atlántica Garantía S.A., a company dedicated to the processing of mechanical warranties and insurance for new, used and second-hand cars, as well as for motorcycles and mopeds and industrial veh...
Read moreAutogas is the only fuel that Argentina has in abundance
The use of LPG to power vehicles continues to grow constantly in north-eastern Argentina. Currently, it costs 72 pesos (USD 0.65 cents) per litre, almost half of a litre of Premium gasoline. In ad...
Read moreWLPGA promotes Autogas development in Nigeria
During April, the WLPGA managed a targeted three-week social media campaign to promote the benefits of developing an Autogas market in Nigeria. This focused communications campaign highlighted and...
Read moreMalta unveils scheme with financial incentives for Autogas
Transport Malta, in collaboration with the Ministry for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects, together with Parliamentary Secretariat responsible for EU Funds launched the largest packag...
Read moreOne of US top 10 LPG suppliers bets on this clean burning fuel to power its fleet
Maryland-based ThompsonGas has increased its fleet of 127 Autogas vehicles by adding 10 new 2022 Ford F-750 trucks, equipped with ROUSH CleanTech systems, which will be used to deliver LPG to cust...
Read moreSpanish government applies discount on LPG, maximising its economic advantages
The Council of Ministers has approved the War Response Shock Plan, which will allocate €16,000 million to deal with the economic consequences of the war in Ukraine. The package of actions will l...
Read moreItaly: DR launches new 6.0 SUV with Autogas version
The Italian company DR Automobiles presented its new top-of-the-range SUV. The DR 6.0 SUV is available in petrol and LPG bi-fuel versions. The new model, which joins to DR 3, DR 4.0 and DR 5.0, is...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry asks for vehicular fuel policy that encourages cleaner options
Stating that petrol and diesel-dominated vehicular fuel policy has not only been environmentally damaging but also economically taxing on the common man, the Indian Auto LPG Coalition demanded a v...
Read moreSouthern Colombia’s first Autogas station opens in Nariño
The Colombian public utility company Montagas has put into operation its first LPG service station in Pasto, Department of Nariño. This is the first Autogas station opened in the south of the cou...
Read moreU.S. fleet operators seek options to face rising fuel prices
Steve Whaley, the Autogas Business Development Director for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), spoke about fleet operators’ growing interest in lowering vehicle fuel costs, esp...
Read moreLPG conversions, the alternative in line with new Spanish Draft Law on Sustainable Mobility
The Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda (Mitma) has presented to the Council of Ministers a Draft Law on Sustainable Mobility and Transport Financing, which seeks to guarantee...
Read moreIrish councillor asks government to give incentives for switching cars to Autogas
With the fuel crisis showing no signs of abating at the moment, West Cork Councillor Ross O’Connell has called on the local authority to request grants and incentives from the government for veh...
Read moreFrance includes Autogas in the list of fuel discounts
The Prime Minister has added LPG to the list of fuels which benefit from a discount of 0,15 Euros per litre from 1 April. This discount applies directly at the pump for all individuals and profess...
Read moreMadrid duplicates subsidies to renew private fleet with cleaner vehicles
This year, the Madrid City Council has allocated more than 20 million Euros for Cambia 360 Aid Plan, a fundamental tool of the Madrid 360 Environmental Sustainability Strategy to help citizens acq...
Read moreRenault Group promotes benefits of its LPG car range in Greece
After the recent increases in fuel prices in the Greek market, Autogas is emerging as the most advantageous proposition for the daily commuting of modern local drivers, ensuring the lowest operati...
Read moreNetherlands: reduction in fuel excise tax will also apply to Autogas
The reduction in excise duties on vehicle fuels announced earlier this month will also apply to LPG and LNG. State Secretary van Rij promised this in a debate with the House of Representatives. Th...
Read moreU.S. EPA allocates $17 million to help replace diesel-powered school buses
At an event with Vice President Kamala Harris, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the winners of two school bus rebate opportunities: the 2021 American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elec...
Read moreIrish priest encourages conversions to LPG
Fr Paul Byrne, a parish priest from Termonfeckin, Co Louth who bought an LPG-powered car just two months ago, is now counting his blessings instead of costs as fuel prices soar. The 1 Euro per lit...
Read moreCummins unveils new B6.7™ Autogas engine for U.S. medium-duty fleets
Cummins has unveiled its B6.7 LPG engine for medium-duty fleet owners, which will be built on Cummins recently announced fuel-agnostic B-series platform and powered with Autogas. Backed by data an...
Read moreCentral Colombia’s first Autogas station opens in Cundinamarca
GasMax has opened its first LPG service station for vehicles in the municipality of Fusagasugá, Cundinamarca, under the Biomax brand. During four months, the company tested LPG in several vehicle...
Read moreCanadian LPG industry explains why Autogas buses are superior to electric ones
Alan Murphy, interim president & CEO, Canadian Propane Association, has responded to comments from Thomas Arnason McNeil of the Ecology Action Centre about the advantages of switching from die...
Read moreGlasgow taxi drivers switching cars to cleaner fuels will not be fined in Low Emission Zone
Taxi drivers who can show they are in the process of upgrading their cars will not be fined when Glasgow’s Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is expanded. The industry has warned around 1,000 cars could be...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry asks government to review notification of BS-VI conversions
Through a letter to the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has expressed its disagreement on a range of issues in the draft notification on the conversion of BS-...
Read moreSubaru offers Autogas version of the Outback in Spain
The Subaru Outback, recently rated as the safest vehicle according to Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Programme) tests, is now available with bi-fuel technology. Customers can purchase or t...
Read moreAlgeria completes green programme, converts 200,000 vehicles to LPG
The Minister of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies Benattou Ziane announced that their medium-term programme, aimed at speeding up the country’s energy transition and reducing conventional...
Read moreIn two years, Autogas demand quintupled in Bangladesh’s major city
The demand for LPG has witnessed a sharp rise in Barishal city in recent years, with many vehicles switching to this low-carbon fuel for its cost-effectiveness. The city people started the transit...
Read moreNew partnership will allow distribution of renewable LPG in California
AmeriGas Propane, U.S. largest LPG retailer and subsidiary of UGI Corporation, has signed an agreement with Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc. (GCEH) to purchase and distribute renewable LPG. Amer...
Read moreCosta Rican president encourages adoption of Autogas
President Carlos Alvarado has suggested the use of LPG in vehicles as an alternative to the constant rise in gasoline prices. A few months ago, the Executive President of the Costa Rican Petroleum...
Read moreCalifornia certifies next-gen LPG school bus engines to lowest NOx in market
ROUSH CleanTech has become the first original equipment manufacturer to receive California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour certification for 2022 model year veh...
Read moreIndian government will approve conversion of BS-6 cars to Autogas
Through a draft notification dated on January 27th 2022, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has proposed to allow retro-fitment of LPG or CNG kits as well as replacing diesel en...
Read moreGalician city of Gondomar expands municipal fleet with new Autogas truck
The City Council of Gondomar has acquired a new environmentally-friendly vehicle, which will be used for the municipal composting programme, as well as to meet the needs of any other department th...
Read morePortugal: Autogas, a key energy to achieve carbon neutrality
To advance the energy transition of mobility, many governments and companies around the world are focusing on the research and investment in new energy sources, often displacing other existing fue...
Read moreDiesel vehicle registrations fall 20% in the EU
Registrations of new diesel-fuelled passenger vehicles in the EU fell to 19.6% in 2021. Gasoline fell to a 40% market share, but fossil-fuelled vehicles still dominate even with rapid growth in al...
Read moreGasco, Uber and Tucar join forces to promote Autogas adoption in Santiago de Chile
With the aim of moving towards a cleaner and less polluting energy matrix, Gasco is partnering with Uber and Tucar, a start-up dedicated to fleet management, to promote sustainable mobility throug...
Read morePennsylvania invests $2.7 million in alternative fuel transportation projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced funding for more than $2.7 million in Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs) to 18 cleaner fuel transportation projects s...
Read moreFrance: registrations of Autogas vehicles increased 180% last year
Thanks to its lower cost, Autogas is attracting more and more drivers in France. Last year, registrations of LPG-powered vehicles increased by 180%, compared to 2020. In 2021, a total of 46,420 ve...
Read moreBioLPG, the best solution to decarbonise urban transportation in Europe
2022 started with the debate on the European management of energy policy. The green taxonomy, also known as the classification of eco-friendly activities of the EU, will be key to achieving climat...
Read moreRome strengthens fight against diesel cars
The administration led by Roberto Gualtieri continues the war on diesel cars. For the second of the four eco-friendly Sundays (domenica ecologica) scheduled so far for 2022, which took place on 30...
Read moreMassachusetts allocates $2 million to replace polluting diesel vehicles
The Baker-Polito Administration announced grant awards for projects that will reduce the release of harmful diesel emissions into the atmosphere from vehicles across the Commonwealth and help to a...
Read moreNigeria targets 12 pilot states to convert governments’ fleets to LPG
The Federal Government has selected 12 states for the pilot phase of the conversion of petrol and diesel vehicles to run on LPG. The Programme Manager of National Liquefied Petroleum Gas Expansion...
Read moreSpain: BeGas presents new 8- and 4-cylinder engines
During the XXVIII Technical Conference of the National Association of Public Environmental Companies (ANEPMA), which that took place at the end of 2021, the Spanish company BeGas presented the EVO...
Read moreKorea: Pocheon City launches project to switch school buses to Autogas
Pocheon City announced a new LPG school vehicle project, expected to reduce emissions and protect children’s health. This year's project volume will be 20 vehicles, while 7 million won per unit...
Read moreNew vehicle control system for Autogas stations in Argentina
The Argentine company SIFER GAS has developed an innovative tool aimed at improving quality standards and traceability of LPG refuelling in vehicles. The technology has been successfully applied i...
Read moreAutogas present at Dakar 2022 with Spanish innovative truck
The KH-7 Epsilon team has worked intensively during 2021 on modifying the engine of the MAN 6x6 truck that has been accompanying them in recent years. The veteran drivers Jordi Juvanteny and José...
Read moreCosta Rican Petroleum Refinery wants to develop Autogas roadmap
The Costa Rican Petroleum Refinery (Recope) continues to encourage adoption of LPG, and now the intention is to introduce this fuel as a source of energy for the transport sector. For this, the en...
Read moreUnited States: Iowa shifts away from diesel school buses
Research shows school buses nationwide emit up to 8.4 million metric tonnes of CO2 each year, which is roughly equivalent to the CO2 produced by a single vehicle driven more than 21 million miles....
Read morePolish government offers new benefit to Autogas vehicle drivers
Polish drivers received a special gift from the government this Christmas. This is a new tax relief that is profitable for those who refuel Autogas. This is especially important in view of the ent...
Read moreDacia launches new Duster Extreme with LPG option in Germany
The new Dacia Duster Extreme features numerous comfort details at a top price, announced the manufacturer in a press release. The SUV model combines expressive design with high-quality equipment h...
Read moreAutogas Italia performs 100th dual fuel installation on IVECO bus
Modena-based Autogas Italia (Holdim Group), specialised in the design of conversion systems to LPG, CNG and LNG and which has been exporting its DDF (Diesel Dual Fuel) technology for over five yea...
Read moreUnited States: new law helps develop infrastructure for low-emission fuels
The new Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is creating unprecedented opportunity for Autogas and other low-emission fuels to power on-road and off-road fleets that have historically operated o...
Read moreChilean Autogas company forms strategic alliances to boost LPG conversions
Abastible Autogas is offering a comprehensive service alternative that allows drivers to save on fuel costs and improve air quality. A wide network of certified service stations and workshops thro...
Read moreNigeria continues efforts to develop Autogas industry
The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said his administration is collaborating with the Federal Government to develop Autogas fuelling stations across the state to reduce carbon emission. Th...
Read moreIndia: Kolkata will power public transport vehicles with greener fuels
Public transport in Kolkata will completely run on clean fuels such as Autogas, CNG and electricity by 2030. The measure includes buses (both private and state transport undertakings), taxis and a...
Read moreSouth African telecommunications company trials Autogas vehicles
Cape Town-based fibre network operator Octotel has provided two of their internal combustion engine vehicles to KepuGas to conduct a proof of concept and evaluate the benefits of LPG as an alterna...
Read moreMexico: Nuevo León Congress asks State Government to support alternative fuel cars
In order to combat environmental pollution in Nuevo León, the local Congress asked the State Secretary of Finance and Treasury to exempt or reduce the payment of the annual endorsement for altern...
Read moreU.S. EPA awards grants to speed up replacement of diesel school buses with cleaner alternatives
Through the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA), passed by Congress in 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded funds to five school districts and one non-profit company i...
Read morePort of Barcelona commits to zero- and low-emission fleet with 10 new ‘eco’ vehicles
The Port of Barcelona has added 10 alternative fuel vehicles to its service fleet with the goal of reinforcing its environmental policy and its commitment to sustainable mobility. All vehicles hav...
Read moreFrench government’s support to Autogas helps boost national LPG market
From $7,691.2 million in 2020, the French liquefied petroleum gas market revenue is set to witness a 2.1% CAGR between 2020 and 2030, to reach $9,480.3 million by 2030. The rising awareness on the...
Read moreColombia: new company brings four Autogas stations to Barranquilla
Yego, a new brand of the Colombian LPG expert Plexa Group, has put into operation the company’s first four Autogas stations in Barranquilla. The refuelling points will have a capacity to serve m...
Read moreKia Italia and BRC celebrate 25 years of alliance, sold 100,000 LPG vehicles
The collaboration between BRC, subsidiary of Westport Fuel Systems, and Kia Italia has turned 25. The "Silver Wedding" represents a commercial success that has already exceeded more than 100,000 v...
Read moreNew LPG conversion equipment for Jamaican market
Jamaican LPG specialist Excel Autogas is offering LPG fuel conversion kits from global alternative fuels company ICOM North America. This technology is the first in the country than can be used in...
Read moreUnited States: Autogas bus transports tons of food for Thanksgiving charity
Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC), operating as DART First State, announced that DART's 24th annual "Stuff The Bus" Thanksgiving Food Drive has collected 12 tons (24,169 pounds) of food using an...
Read moreSpain: Dimsport launches consulting firm to address sustainable mobility regulations
Through its division specialised in the use of low-carbon alternative fuels, Dimsport has launched Doubleeco, a consulting firm expert in the application of the new sustainable mobility regulation...
Read moreAlgerian government reinforces commitment to Autogas as strategic fuel for the future of the country
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. announced the award of a tender issued by NAFTAL, a branch of SONATRACH, the national Algerian Oil & Gas company. Westport Fuel Systems will deliver 60,000 LPG syste...
Read moreHonda and BRC Turkey collaborate to convert 20,000 Civics to LPG per year
In cooperation with Honda, BRC Turkey distributor 2A Mühendislik has opened a new Autogas conversion centre in Kartepe, in the Kocaeli Province. The new facility will have a capacity to convert u...
Read moreUnited States: new solution allows LPG refuelling without specialised infrastructure
North Carolina-based Alliance AutoGas (AAG), founded in 2010 by Blossman Gas, has received a second patent for its refuelling solution of LPG in a vehicle tank. The innovation will allow vehicles...
Read moreMadrid passenger transport association may switch to LPG to face imminent sustainable mobility requirements
AETRAM (Madrid association of coach transportation entrepreneurs) and BeGas have recently held a meeting in which representatives of the association visited the company’s plant in San Agustin de...
Read moreSheffield announces Clean Air Zone for 2022 supporting shift to low-emission vehicles
Sheffield – like most cities in England – currently has illegal levels of harmful nitrogen dioxide (NO2). There is a legal obligation to reduce roadside emissions from older, polluting vehicle...
Read moreHyundai launches new LPG Staria Kinder minivan in South Korea
South Korean manufacturer Hyundai has launched a school bus based on the new 2022 Hyundai Staria multi-purpose vehicle. The Staria Kinder is an 11-seat minivan (also available in 15-seat form) tha...
Read moreItalian Parliament encourages use of alternative fuels in public transport fleets
Already envisaged in the DAFI (Directive on Alternative Fuels Infrastructure) as strategic fuels for the purposes of decarbonisation objectives, the adoption of LPG, CNG, LNG and their renewable v...
Read more“Athens ring”: Autogas vehicles exempt from traffic restrictions in Greek capital city
A measure aimed at reducing traffic in downtown Athens, by which cars with license plates ending in an odd number can enter the city centre on odd days of the month and those with even numbers on...
Read moreUnited States: Virginia allocates $10 million to help replace diesel school buses with greener vehicles
The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) announced more than $10 million in funding opportunities through the Clean School Bus Programme. The funding is available to public school di...
Read moreKenyan drivers allowed to switch to Autogas vehicles
Motorists can now use LPG as an alternative fuel after the Association of Kenya Insurers (AKI) gave them the green light. This follows a site visit to an energy company and several meetings to eva...
Read moreSpain: leading security company unveils green campaign and turns to LPG
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), polluted air kills approximately 7 million people worldwide each year; 9 out of 10 people breathe air that exceeds the recommended limits; and 70%...
Read moreAutogas Day – Thursday 9th December 2021 (Dubai)
Globally over 27 million vehicles use Autogas (LPG as a transport fuel), delivering huge emission benefits especially when used in older vehicles. Autogas is the number one alternative transport f...
Read moreMore bioLPG available at California service stations
Largest U.S. LPG retailer U-Haul® has purchased one million gallons of renewable Autogas to sell at its company-owned and -operated stores across California for the second year in row, ensuring i...
Read moreJapanese taxi operator offers relax and sleep service with LPG-powered car
In collaboration with relaxation drink brand Chill Out, the Japanese taxi-operator Daiwa Motor Transportation launched the #SleepingTaxi service with a Toyota JPN Taxi-based vehicle powered by Aut...
Read moreDacia commends Autogas range for a smart drive
Damien Laplane, Head of Cross-Car Line Services at Dacia, gave his outlook on why LPG is making so many happy customers out of all those who have chosen Dacia's ECO-G bi-fuel engine. “LPG is pra...
Read moreUnited States: city in Virginia pioneers bioLPG-powered vehicle fleet
Photo: Virginia Clean Cities Petersburg unveiled its new vehicle fleet and become the first city in the Commonwealth of Virginia to operate its municipal cars on a renewable Autogas: 49 police veh...
Read moreMadrid unveils new low emissions zone and offers incentives to buy DGT-labelled cars
Madrid 360 or the Special Protection Low Emissions Zone (ZBEDEP as in its Spanish acronym) of the Central District came into force this month. Now, access to all vehicles with classification A (wh...
Read moreKorean bank donates Autogas cars to deaf taxi drivers
Hana Bank has donated two LPG-powered vehicles to CO:ACTUS, a mobility startup that hires people with hearing impairments as taxi drivers. The cars will be used for the company’s Goyohan (which...
Read moreMore Autogas dispensers to be installed at state-run companies’ service stations
Beximco LPG Unit – 1 Ltd., has entered into an agreement with Jamuna Oil Company Ltd. (a subsidiary of state-run Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation) enabling Beximco LPG to setup LPG pumps and com...
Read moreVialle promotes conversions to Autogas at IAA Mobility Show
On 6-12 September, Vialle Autogas Systems was present at the IAA Mobility Show in München, Germany, to showcase their alternative fuel technologies and address the transition towards low and zero...
Read moreDacia launches 2022 Jogger featuring Autogas option
Dacia has unveiled the new seven-seat 2022 Jogger for Europe, its latest new-generation family car based on the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi CMF-B platform. The latest model from Dacia, which will be...
Read moreAn exceptional energy case study: gas conversion of private vehicles in Chile
Photo credit: Gasco WLPGA has launched a new case study, which examines recent legislative changes in Chile which for the first time allows private individuals to own Autogas vehicles. These new r...
Read moreUnited States: new direct LPG injection fuel systems for medium-duty trucks under development
Katech Engineering, subsidiary of Enginuity Power Systems, has been selected to lead a $785,000 project by the Propane Energy Research Council (PERC), to develop, design and test direct Autogas in...
Read moreItaly: more incentives for the purchase of Euro 6 low-emission vehicles
The government’s “eco” bonus relating to the scrapping and purchase of new and used Euro 6D cars has been extended until 31 December 2021. The new incentives for the purchase of used and new...
Read moreMadrid will ban circulation of vehicles without environmental label from 2025
Photo credit: Miguel Berrocal The Governing Board of the Madrid City Council has approved the Sustainable Mobility Ordinance that seeks to reinforce road safety, promote sustainability and contrib...
Read moreBangladesh government reinforces commitment to Autogas infrastructure
Photo: BM Energy The number of Autogas refuelling stations and its consumption are growing fast in Bangladesh with the big LPG players ramping up their operations as the government looks to cut de...
Read moreUnited States: historic town in North Carolina unveils Autogas patrol car pilot
Along with Alliance AutoGas, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office has launched a six-month pilot programme by switching two patrol vehicles to LPG. This bi-fuel conversion system is projected to...
Read moreLPG vehicles are ‘Crit’Air 1’ and can meet low emission zones in France
New measures to combat vehicle pollution will come into force, including traffic restrictions in Low Emission-Mobility Zones, according to France Gaz Liquides, the French LPG organisation. The Cli...
Read moreWLPGA launches “Clean Air India – Breathe Easier with Autogas” campaign to promote the use of Autogas in India
On the 6th of September 2021 WLPGA will launch the “Clean Air India – Breathe Easier with Autogas” campaign, in order to promote the benefits of using Autogas to help improved air quality in...
Read moreCzech LPG industry showcases new car models at Autoshow Prague
The Czech LPG Association (ČALPG) was present at the 24th Annual Autoshow Prague exhibition, which took place on 27-29 August 2021 at the PVA EXPO PRAGUE exhibition centre in Letňany, Prague. Th...
Read moreColombia: Terpel plans to expand investments in Autogas infrastructure
Photo: Terpel After becoming the first company to open an LPG public service station in Colombia, Terpel announced its plans to increase the supply of Autogas in the country. The refuelling facili...
Read moreUSPS-contracted fleet adds more Autogas trucks and unveils own refuelling station
Photo: McAbee Trucking McAbee Trucking, the first USPS fleet in nation delivering mail with Autogas, is expanding with 20 more LPG-powered trucks, totalling 27. The company announced the initiativ...
Read moreDacia leads Italian Autogas market
In the first half of 2021, Dacia Italia has consolidated its leadership in the LPG market, with over 22,000 registrations (+ 170.7%) and a market share of 37.17%. Considering exclusively the sa...
Read moreSpain: Autogas will help decarbonise urban transport and achieve smart cities
As a way to decarbonise the heaviest vehicles, especially public transport and waste collection trucks, since they are responsible for a large part of the polluting emissions, BeGas has developed...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry asks for policy that speeds up adoption of LPG vehicles
As lockdowns ease and people and mobility on the roads return to normality in India, the familiar and vexed question of pollution in cities has resurfaced again. Despite considerable efforts on th...
Read moreKorea: Renault Samsung sells 60,000 units of its LPG-powered SUV
Renault Samsung Motors announced it has sold nearly 60,000 units of the QM6 LPe SUV since its launch two years ago. Made at the carmaker’s factory in Busan, this Autogas model has increasingly g...
Read moreThe number of Autogas vehicles continues to increase in Czech Republic
The Ministry of Transport has informed that almost 3,000 Autogas cars, including both conversions and newly registered vehicles, were added to the Czech Republic in the first six months of 2021, w...
Read moreAutogas, the solution to accelerate decarbonisation in U.S. transport
A new study from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) found atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide peaked during May 2021 to the highest levels ever recorded at an average of 4...
Read moreItaly: 10,000 clean fuel vehicles available to renew public administration’s fleets
The Italian Minister of Ecological Transition Roberto Cingolani has signed a document that regulates the "Minimum Environmental Criteria (CAM) for the purchase, leasing and rental of vehicles used...
Read moreVialle offers Autogas conversion system for auto-rickshaws
Vialle Autogas Systems is offering an LPG conversion technology for auto-rickshaws or tuk-tuks. The EcoBlue system is available for this kind of transportation, which is very common in Asia. This...
Read moreSpain: study shows bioLPG generates up to 80% less emissions than traditional fuels
According to a new study commissioned by Primagas, a Spanish LPG and natural gas distribution company, bioLPG emits up to 80% less CO2 than conventional Autogas, gasoline or diesel. This analys...
Read moreU.S. agribusiness cooperative encourages adoption of Autogas school buses
CHS retail locations managed out of Brandon, South Dakota, have been advocating for school districts to switch their school bus fleets from diesel to Autogas for several years, and five area schoo...
Read moreNigeria: oil companies start conversion of 7,000 filling stations to Autogas
The process of converting over 7,000 retail outlets across the country to Autogas stations has started as part of the national measures to deepen the use of alternative fuels in vehicles. Oil comp...
Read moreDacia updates Duster SUV in UK, including Autogas option
Dacia has enhanced and updated its Duster SUV model. This latest version features refreshed design elements, up-to-date features, and technology all while continuing to offer the same robustness,...
Read moreAutogas is part of the International Meetings of Eco-friendly Vehicles in France
France Gaz Liquides, professional organisation of the liquid gas & biogas sector, was a partner of the International Meetings of Ecological Vehicles, held in Alès on 7-8 July 2021. The event...
Read moreU.S. first multi-alternative energy travel centre offers Autogas
The first fuel travel centre in the United States to house multiple alternative energy options has opened in Hartford, Connecticut. The Pride Travel Centre features Autogas infrastructure alongsid...
Read moreRenault Spain strengthens commitment to Autogas
Renault Group and Repsol have renewed their collaboration agreement with the aim of continuing to promote Autogas in the automotive sector in Spain, as part of their strategy to encourage the use...
Read moreSequent Maestro: BRC launches new Autogas system in Italy
BRC Gas Equipment, trademark belonging to Westport Fuel Systems Italia, has presented the Sequent Maestro, its new technology to convert cars with direct petrol injection systems to LPG. Suitable...
Read moreDominican LPG industry asks to include Autogas in national conversion plan
The National Association of Importers, Distributors and Transporters of LPG (A-GAS) has asked President Luis Abinader to consider the inclusion of Autogas in the Petrol and Diesel Substitution Pro...
Read moreIndia: government should promote shift of vehicles to cleaner available fuels, says IAC
The government should focus on converting around 300 million vehicles currently running on petrol and diesel to cleaner fuels in a bid to improve the air quality, according to the Indian Auto LPG...
Read moreRepsol offers new incentives for the conversion to Autogas in Madrid
The Spanish energy company Repsol has signed an agreement with the Association of Vehicle Converters (Astrave) to promote LPG in the Community of Madrid. Under this partnership, drivers will recei...
Read moreNew strategic collaboration aims to expand Autogas sales in Bangladesh
Photo: Bashundhara Bashundhara LP Gas Ltd and state-run company Jamuna Oil, subsidiary of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation, have teamed up to increase the Autogas market around the country, re...
Read moreNew Dacia Sandero ECO-G is available in Germany with 10,000 km of free Autogas
With a slight price adjustment and free fuel, Dacia wants to boost sales of the LPG-powered Sandero in Germany. The Romanian manufacturer is offering the ECO-G version of the Sandero small hatchba...
Read moreBirmingham Clean Air Zone comes into force
On 1 June 2021 Birmingham launched its Clean Air Zone, which will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The charges are being applied daily, effective from 14 June 2021. A non-compliant vehicle...
Read moreTwo U.S. LPG associations join forces to promote training on Autogas technology
Photo: LPG & NH3 Supply Inc. The Minnesota Propane Association (MPA) and the Minnesota Propane Education Promotion and Safety Council (MNPEPSC) are collaborating on a project to help educate b...
Read moreNissan launches pioneering Autogas conversion programme in Mexico
Nissan Mexicana announced the launch of a conversion programme to LPG and CNG, available for the Nissan NP300, Nissan March, Nissan Urvan and Nissan V-drive models. In alliance with Gazo, the comp...
Read morePennsylvania allocates $3.4 million for alternative fuel mobility projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded more than $3.4 million in 2020 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs) to 20 cleaner fuel transportation projects state-wide...
Read moreSpain: bioLPG and circular economy for heavy duty conversions
Transport continues to be responsible for approximately a quarter of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, being the sector that most CO2 issued in 2019 and which offers worse reduction expectati...
Read moreCentral Bank of Nigeria will help Federal Government guarantee Autogas conversion plan
The Federal Government is working with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to ensure full implementation of the Autogas policy, launched in December 2020, according to the Minister of State for Petr...
Read moreStrategic Autogas-related acquisition will boost transition to cleaner fuels in emerging markets
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. has reached an agreement to acquire Poland-based Stako sp. z o.o., LPG fuel storage manufacturing subsidiary of Worthington Industries Inc. in a transaction valued at ...
Read moreState of South Carolina will add 235 LPG school buses and build two fuelling stations
Photo: South Carolina Department of Education South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman and South Carolina Department of Insurance (SCDOI) Director Ray Far...
Read moreSpain: first Renault car home-delivered under ‘YOU Rent Online’ is fuelled by Autogas
YOU Rent Online, the rental service to individuals of Renault Spain, contracted 100% online, has just delivered its first vehicle to the customer's own home. The new car is a white Clio equipped w...
Read moreThailand: new initiative to convert taxis to LPG
Energy company PTG is investing more than 150 million baht (about U$S 4,8 million) in a new project, called “PT Taxi Transform Change for the Future,” to convert taxis that currently run on CN...
Read moreGasoline and diesel vehicle sales decrease in Europe
Photo: Mark Lawson (Unsplash) According to a report from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), sales of traditional fuel cars continued to decrease in the European Union during...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry reinforces call for clean fuel incentives
The Union Ministry for Road Transport and Highways has recently approved a proposal to levy a “green tax” on old vehicles in a bid to curtail pollution and push consumers to switch to environm...
Read moreNigeria’s largest city plans to convert 25% of vehicle fleet to Autogas in four years
Lagos State Government has outlined plans for the conversion of one million vehicles, representing 25% of the four million vehicles in the state, to Autogas over a four-year period. The initiative...
Read moreColombia’s first LPG fuelling station becomes operational
Terpel has opened the first public service station supplying Autogas in Colombia. This launch is part of a business strategy that seeks to encourage and spread the use of this fuel in the country...
Read morePennsylvania-based transit network chooses Autogas shuttles to cut emissions
Photo: TransNet As part of its long-term sustainability plan to reduce its impact on the planet, TransNet’s paratransit fleet is operating 34 Ford E-450 shuttles running on LPG and equipped with...
Read moreItaly: Veneto announces incentives to help acquire low carbon vehicles
The Veneto Region has approved the "2021 call for the award of grants for the scrapping of M1 category vehicles with the simultaneous purchase of newly registered low environmental impact vehicles...
Read moreAndalusian town expands municipal fleet with Autogas trucks
The Pulpí City Council has introduced new LPG bi-fuel vehicles to its fleet. The arrangement includes the lease of two DFSK C31 models with the option to purchase them. With 100 HP and 1500 cc...
Read moreMail logistics contractor is adding new Autogas delivery trucks to serve USPS
Photo: Roush CleanTech Hi Pro Inc. will incorporate five Class 6 medium-duty straight box Autogas delivery trucks to its fleet. The company has more than 40 years of service history with the U.S....
Read moreGovernment of Malta announces grants to switch to alternative fuel cars
Photo: Darren Agius (Department of Information) The Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg announced the largest package of transport financial grants ever awarded th...
Read moreSpain: Valencia allocates €4 million to help acquire clean fuel vehicles
The Valencian Community has expanded the budget of the Valencian Institute of Business Competitiveness’s (Ivace) aid programme for the acquisition of sustainable vehicles with €4 million, whic...
Read moreNigeria: 100 outlets identified for conversion centres under national Autogas scheme
The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has listed at least 100 filling stations throughout the country that will be used in the federal government’s Autoga...
Read morePakistani LPG industry urges government to legalise use of Autogas
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Industry Association (LPGIA) Chairman Irfan Khokhar has asked the government to legalise the use of LPG in the transport sector of the country due to its environment-friend...
Read moreIndia: new study shows Autogas emissions are much lower than BS-VI grade petrol
A new study conducted by the Indian Auto LPG Coalition has validated Autogas as one of the cleanest alternative fuels that could bring in major environmental benefits if adopted by a larger number...
Read moreNigeria’s largest LPG retail network begins Autogas conversions
Banner Energy Limited has started converting petrol and diesel-powered vehicles to Autogas in Abuja. The project is essentially aimed at converting vehicles designated by the Nigerian National Pet...
Read moreMissouri school district plans to cut emissions and fuel costs with new LPG bus fleet
Lewis County C-1 School District in northeast Missouri has taken a big step forward to substantially reduce harmful emissions and costs by adding new four Autogas school buses to its fleet. The di...
Read moreAlgeria selects LPG system installers as part of its major conversion plan
Algeria plans to have one million vehicles running on Autogas by 2023. In order to speed the transition, the country will open the project to the private sector, and the Algerian National Agency f...
Read moreMexico: Guanajuato switches municipal vehicles to Autogas
With the ambition to protect the environment and generate savings, the municipal government of Guanajuato has launched a pilot project to adapt municipal gasoline-powered vehicles to run on LPG, a...
Read moreSave The Date: Join the Global Autogas Community in Dubai on 9th December 2021
The global Autogas Community will once again meet for the third annual Autogas Day on 9th December 2021 as part of LPG Week in Dubai. This year's focus will be on Rediscovering Autogas! Autogas...
Read moreScottish Government helps taxis switch to Autogas and comply with LEZs
More than 100 taxis have been successfully retrofitted with LPG engines, thanks to the Scottish Government’s grant of over £1 million in support to small taxi owners in Glasgow and Edinburgh to...
Read moreUnited States: first LPG-powered school minibus with low NOx certification
Micro Bird, a U.S. company formed by Blue Bird and Girardin Minibus, has become the first to bring to the North American market a Type A Autogas school bus with low NOx. The company’s vehicle eq...
Read moreRomania increases incentives for clean fuel vehicles
The Romanian Government will increase the car scrappage bonus to €1,500 (15%), announced the Minister of Environment Barna Tanczos. He also mentioned that buyers of alternative fuel vehicles wil...
Read moreAutogas arrives in picturesque town in Castilla-La Mancha
The cooperative Los Galanes has opened the first LPG refuelling station in La Solana, a city in Castilla-La Mancha. The facility is a multi-fuel station where the company already supplied diesel a...
Read moreNew pilot with Autogas taxis was launched in the north of Colombia
Bioenergas has launched a new pilot project to deploy LPG-powered taxis in Cúcuta, a Colombian city located in the northeast of the country. The initiative is carried out along with Cúcuta Metro...
Read moreSchool district in Missouri acquires new Autogas buses, under $1-million replacement plan
The Missouri Propane Education & Research Council (MOPERC) has awarded Liberty Public Schools an aid of $20,000 for the purchase of new Blue Bird Autogas school buses. The emissions- and cost-...
Read moreItaly’s Ministry of Transport simplifies revision of LPG-powered vehicles
Good news for Autogas vehicles owners and drivers. From February 2021 it is easier to install the fuel system and periodically replace the LPG tank as well as other modifications, including those...
Read moreBi-fuel car sales grow in Spain
In February, sales of bi-fuel vehicles (Autogas and natural gas) in Spain reached a total volume of 1,187 registered units, which means an increase of 6.27% when compared to the same period of las...
Read moreIndia: Atul Auto launches all-new RIK autorickshaw with LPG version
Atul Auto Limited expanded its product portfolio by launching the new-generation RIK autorickshaw for the Gujarat market. The all-new Atul RIK is available in three fuel variants, including Autoga...
Read moreAutogas vehicle sales in France grow over 700% in 2020
According to France Gaz Liquides (formerly Comité Français du Butane et du Propane -CFBP), more than 16,587 new vehicles powered by LPG were registered last year in the country, compared to the...
Read moreAutogas, the most suitable alternative for waste collection trucks in Spain
The decarbonisation of the transport system is one of the main pillars, together with digitisation and growing urbanisation, of the Strategy for Safe, Sustainable and Connected Mobility that the S...
Read moreState of Michigan funds purchase of new Autogas school bus fleet for Livonia
Livonia Public Schools has acquired 22 clean, cost-effective Autogas buses with funding received from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), with Volkswagen settle...
Read moreIndia: taxi drivers and operators ask for subsidies to switch to alternative fuels
Chief Minister of the Indian state of Karnataka BS Yediyurappa heard the suggestions and concerns raised by a dozen unions representing cab drivers and owners in Bangalore, who are demanding subsi...
Read moreNigeria: governor of Lagos promotes adoption of clean fuel buses
During the 12th Nigerian Gas Association (NGA) International Conference 2021, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos governor, said that the state is working to convert some urban buses to Autogas vehicles...
Read moreItaly: Lombardy awards €36 million to boost transition to clean fuel vehicles
The Council of the Lombardy Region approved a new resolution that allocates 36 million Euros over two years for the renewal of the region’s fleet. The goal is to encourage the shift to low or ze...
Read moreGovernments of Canada and Ontario invests in new fleet of Autogas buses
The governments of Canada and Ontario are taking decisive action to help families, businesses and communities as they adapt to the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why both governments...
Read moreNew Ssangyong Tivoli Grand arrives in Spain with ECO label
Until now SsangYong had the Tivoli as a small SUV and the XLV as an expanded variant on the same basis, and from this year the company says goodbye to the XLV and presents the new Tivoli Grand, wh...
Read moreBangladesh state-run petroleum distributor signs two new Autogas agreements
Padma Oil Company Ltd. (POCL) has announced its plan to expand its business for the commercialisation of LPG for vehicles. The company, which is a subsidiary of the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporatio...
Read moreUnited States: Tennessee transit agency receives award for its Autogas vehicle fleet
Northeast Tennessee Rural Public Transportation (NET Trans) and Alliance AutoGas (AAG) have recently received the 2020 Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Award for their joint efforts in improvi...
Read moreNew study shows Autogas trucks offer lower carbon footprint than electric equivalents
A new comparative analysis has studied the carbon footprint of medium-duty and heavy-duty (MD-HD) engine vehicles fuelled by Autogas and electricity. The analysis, Decarbonisation of MD-HD Vehicle...
Read moreIndia announces green tax on old polluting vehicles, Autogas exempted
The Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has approved a proposal to levy a “Green Tax” at 10-25 per cent on old polluting vehicles. The proposal will now go to the stat...
Read moreSpain: Santa Olalla goes green with Autogas station, could convert municipal cars
The Mayor of Santa Olalla Pedro Congosto and the Councillor for Social Welfare Eva Rodríguez attended the opening of a new LPG refuelling facility installed at the Farruco service station in the...
Read moreNew Ford 7.3l ‘Godzilla’ V8 will be available with LPG system for U.S. school buses
Blue Bird will begin production of its Autogas and gasoline Vision school buses integrating Ford’s all-new 7.3L V8 engine and a purpose-built fuel system designed specifically for school-bus app...
Read morePiaggio Group launches Porter NP6, the first city truck, with LPG option
At an online international première, the Piaggio Group presented its new range of four-wheel lightweight commercial vehicles: the new Porter NP6, the first city truck, combines compact dimensions...
Read moreBasque Country-based workshop converts first diesel truck to Autogas
Autogas Olaetxe, with offices in the city of Legazpi, has modified a truck's diesel engine to run on Autogas. It is the first diesel truck to be converted in the province of Gipuzkoa and it is gre...
Read moreU.S. PERC approves $12 million funding request to sell Cummins LPG engine in 2024
Last December, the U.S. Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) approved a $12 million funding request aimed to commercialise the Cummins 6.7-litre Autogas engine in 2024. The project, wit...
Read morePolish Climate Ministry announced updated Clean Transport Zones, will include Autogas
The Ministry of Climate has prepared a draft of amendments to the Clean Transport Zones, i.e. areas in city centres with entry only to low-emission cars, which now will become mandatory. So far, l...
Read moreBelgium: Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with new Prins VSI-3 DI LPG system
Prins Autogas’ Belgian partner AGS Auto Gas Systemen has converted a Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 2020 - equipped with a direct injection (DI) engine - to run on LPG, using the new Prins VSI-3 DI L...
Read moreGruppo Renault Italia leads Autogas market, with a share of 50%
Gruppo Renault Italia has become the leader in the Autogas market, with a penetration of 49.3%. The Dacia brand is first in this market, with 29.44% of penetration, while Renault is positioned on...
Read moreDacia unveils third generation of Sendero ECO-G, Spain’s most economic LPG car
The third generation of Dacia Sandero ECO-G, in its Berlina and Stepway versions, has arrived in Spain. The new SUV is available from 12,500 Euros with an Autogas bi-fuel engine, an affo...
Read moreFrance: Toulouse announces aid to replace old polluting cars
Toulouse is taking a new step in the fight against air pollution. The low-emission zone (ZFE), in which the most polluting vehicles and heavy goods trucks will be banned this year, was announced b...
Read moreGovernment of Alabama awards nearly $6 million to roll out clean fuel vehicles
Governor Kay Ivey announced the city of Huntsville will receive a grant for the replacement of several of its diesel vehicles with alternative fuel ones. In total, the Governor awarded $5.8 millio...
Read moreAutogas can make an immediate difference in air quality of several Indian cities
With a lack of urgency to respond to air pollution crisis, an overwhelming policy thrust on electric vehicles and a complete dearth of focus on immediate clean air solutions, millions of Indians a...
Read moreNigerian dealer commits to commercialise Autogas cars
Mikano Motors, a subsidiary of Mikano International Limited, has completed plans to roll out Autogas and electric vehicles in Nigeria. The company asked the Nigerian government to create the enabl...
Read moreAutogas is promoted during event of the Spanish Ministry of Transport
On the occasion of the ‘Future Mobility Week,’ BeGas organised an event in collaboration with the Spanish Ministry of Transport, Mobility and Urban Agenda to address the new R&D&i solu...
Read moreItaly: new incentive proposed to help speed up conversions to alternative fuels
Italian LPG and LNG association Assogasliquidi has made a proposal to the Government to introduce incentives of up to 900 Euros for the conversion of Euro 4 and 5 vehicles to Autogas and natural g...
Read moreNew Autogas-powered cab-hailing service begins operations in Korea
South Korean government has approved a new mobility business using licensed taxi pools, paving the way for established players and newcomers to compete with the leading transportation service app...
Read moreAutogas investments expand to meet Nigerian government’s initiative
In line with the Federal Government’s initiative to deepen the consumption of alternative fuels in transport, Nigerian retailing company Enyo Retail and Supply has commenced its Autogas expansio...
Read moreNew NTEP certification will make LPG a more conventionally used fuel for U.S. fleets and general public
Superior Energy Systems has received National Type Evaluation Programme (NTEP) retail certification for its Autogas dispensers, which can now be sold to customers that wish to install them in a pu...
Read moreMost affordable new car on sale in the UK available with Autogas option
Dacia has announced full pricing and specifications for the most affordable new car on sale in the United Kingdom, the All-New Sandero, and the rugged best-selling version – the All-New Sandero...
Read moreNew milestone: more than 20,000 Autogas buses deployed in the U.S. this school year
For the first time ever, more than 20,000 Autogas buses were at the ready in public and private school districts across the United States at the start of the school year in 2020, according to new...
Read moreNigeria officially launches gas expansion programme
As part of its commitment to providing alternative energy for Nigerians, the Federal Government has unveiled the National Gas Expansion Programme & the National Autogas Roll-out Initiative. Th...
Read moreGreen Sundays in Rome, only clean fuel vehicles allowed
The first of Roma’s four "eco-friendly Sundays" events for the winter season 2020-2021 started on 15 November. This is a measure to limit pollution and raise awareness among citizens on the issu...
Read moreNew advanced LPG filtration system available
ValvTect™ has launched Lumin® LPG Filters, which represent the newest and highest quality advancements in the market today for LPG filtration systems, according to the company. Quality construc...
Read moreColombian Energy Ministry advances in regulation of Autogas adoption
The Ministry of Mining and Energy defined the minimum requirements to be met by wholesale marketers, distributors and service stations interested in selling LPG as fuel for land and river transpor...
Read moreSpain: Castilla y León unveils plan to promote clean fuels, including 3,000 LPG vehicles
Castilla y León will invest a total of 32.3 million Euros until 2023 to power a fleet of nearly 8,500 alternative fuel vehicles, including 3,000 Autogas cars, as well as a refuelling network of 8...
Read moreFlorida service patrol fleet refuels one-millionth gallon of Autogas
Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) Road Ranger Service Patrol Fleet started using Autogas in 2015 with the help of Roy Jorgensen Associates, a roadway and fleet maintenance provider a...
Read moreAtlantic Canada’s largest Autogas fleet began operations in Halifax
SOUTHLAND Transportation, a provider of sustainable transport solutions, recently began bringing Halifax, Nova Scotia, students to school on 144 LPG-powered buses. This is the largest Autogas flee...
Read moreIndia: Kerala bans diesel autorickshaws, urges transition to cleaner vehicles
Diesel-powered autorickshaws, which are older than 15 years old, will soon become a thing of the past. From 1 January 2021, they will be banned from the streets of Kerala. The new rule will apply...
Read moreBeGas presents first LPG engine for heavy duty vehicles in Spain
BeGas has presented the first units of its AVG engine, the only engine powered 100% by liquid injection Autogas and destined to drive urban heavy transport, such as buses and trucks, with lower CO...
Read moreFord’s popular 7.3L Godzilla V8 engine will be available with Autogas option
Roush CleanTech has started production of an Autogas fuel system for Ford’s new 7.3L Godzilla V8 engine, which has proven to be a popular choice among Ford Super Duty buyers. The company’s Aut...
Read moreDual fuel Autogas car makes its debut in Italian race
The 1st Valtellina EcoGreen, the last two races of the third edition of the Green Endurance, the Italian Energy Saving Championship for environmentally-friendly vehicles powered by alternative fue...
Read moreAustralia: new pumps launched for Autogas applications
Australian company Ebsray Pumps Pty. Ltd., part of PSG, has launched its new HiFlow Series Regenerative Turbine Pumps. Specifically designed to optimise the transport and handling of Autogas, LPG,...
Read moreNew alternative fuel truck demo programme starts in California
More than 30 different zero emission and alternative fuel medium- and heavy-duty trucks are now available for demonstrations in the California Central Valley. This is the largest truck demo progra...
Read moreJoin e-LPG Week, including Autogas Day, next week!
The World LPG Association (WLPGA) is pleased to invite you to the second edition of the international Autogas Day, within e-LPG Week, a truly exceptional online event combining different sessions,...
Read moreAutogas vehicle registrations increase nearly 450% in France
Even though the small automotive market has revolved around electrification in the recent years, there is a stronger trend which should not be overlooked in France. With an increase in sales of 44...
Read moreNigeria plans to have one million vehicles running on alternative fuels next year
Nigeria's population is rising, and so is the demand for fuel. Today, petrol and diesel are the main transport fuels used in the country, but they come with economic and environmental costs. Since...
Read moreSpain: SsangYong now offer the Tivoli LPG engine with a 128 HP version
SsangYong Spain has announced that the SsangYong Tivoli LPG is now available with a 128 HP 1.2-litre G12T engine with 230 Nm of maximum torque, as well as a six-speed manual gearbox and a front-wh...
Read moreUniversity of Pittsburgh deploys 20 Autogas campus shuttles
A new partner, Pittsburgh Transportation Group, is operating the University’s campus shuttle service using an all-new fleet of 20 LPG-powered buses equipped with passenger-counting technology an...
Read moreWhy Autogas Could Help Us All Breathe More Easily
Since the COVID-19 crisis and subsequent lockdowns, many cities around the world experienced a marked improvement in urban air quality, but with traffic getting back to “normal”, air pollution...
Read moreRenewable Autogas arrives in Southern California
U-Haul®, moving equipment and storage rental company and the largest retailer of LPG in the United States, has purchased its first million gallons of bioLPG, which is available to customers at U-...
Read moreUnited Kingdom: use of alternative fuel vehicles could save more than 1,250 lives a year
Encouraging alternative low emission fuels such as Autogas as an interim measure on the road to an all-electric future could save more than 1,250 lives a year, according to the Environmental Indus...
Read moreSpain’s first bioLPG-powered vehicles hit the streets of Castellón
Fleets in the Community of Valencia have started using renewable LPG, which reduces the carbon footprint by up to 80% and almost completely eliminates NOx and particulate emissions. Primagas was i...
Read moreRenault Samsung increases SUV sales thanks to LPG-powered model
Sales of sport utility vehicles (SUV) has reached 315,534 units so far this year in Korea, a 25% increase over the same period of 2019. In line with the upward trend, Renault Samsung Motors’ SUV...
Read moreAutogas Day 2020
The World LPG Association (WLPGA) is pleased to invite you to the second edition of the international Autogas Day, within e-LPG Week, a truly exceptional online event combining different sessions,...
Read moreInnovative LPG system for vehicles equipped with DI engines now available
Prins Alternative Fuel Systems has launched a future proof Autogas system VSI-3 DI that is suitable for vehicles equipped with a direct injection petrol engine (DI and DI+MPI). It is a unique syst...
Read moreTurkey, the world’s largest Autogas market
The total volume of LPG in Turkey was 4.1 million tonnes in 2018, with some 3.3 million tonnes related to Autogas. This figure makes it the largest Autogas market, while South Korea is in the seco...
Read moreAlgerian ministry announces incentives for LPG conversions
The Minister of Energy Transition and Renewable Energies Chems-Eddine Chitour announced a meeting on the promotion of clean fuels, in particular Autogas and CNG, in order to reduce the use of gaso...
Read moreIndia: LPG industry welcomes UN advice to switch to greener fuels and urges to update type-approval norms for vehicle conversions
Energy experts welcomed UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres' advice to India to phase out fossil fuels to combat climate change, saying it is possible to shift to renewable energy but the govern...
Read moreSpain: MOVES II Plan is already available in Madrid
With a total budget of 10 million Euros, the Community of Madrid has just kicked off the second edition of the MOVES Plan, aimed at funding the acquisition of new clean fuel vehicles. Thus, from 2...
Read moreIncreasing Autogas infrastructure in Bangladesh
The state-owned petroleum distributor Padma Oil Company Limited, subsidiary of Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), has signed agreements with Beximco and Energypac Power Generation to sell Aut...
Read moreTennessee alternative fuel rebate programme helps acquire new Autogas school buses
Washington County Schools (WCS) celebrated the addition of new LPG-powered school buses to their fleet through a ribbon-cutting and “big check” presentation event. In late 2019, WCS applied fo...
Read moreNigerian government announces the construction of 9,000 alternative fuel stations
The Federal Government, through the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR), has directed 9,000 filling stations in the country to commence the installation of facilities for the supply of alterna...
Read moreItaly: City of Orvieto adds Autogas car for police department
The new service vehicle of the Orvieto Local Police was presented by Ariccia-based Elevox during the 39th edition of the ‘Days of Local Police and Urban Security,’ which took place in Riccione...
Read moreDrivers look for alternative fuels among rising petrol and diesel prices in India
As petrol and diesel prices remain around record levels, the Indian Auto LPG Coalition said that consumers are now looking for economical alternative fuels that can save fuel costs without comprom...
Read moreIncreasing Autogas refuelling infrastructure and vehicle fleet in Spain
According to the Spanish specialised company Ircongas, the network of service stations offering LPG continues to grow and that this is another of the key factors so that more and more drivers are...
Read moreSSangYong offers the SUV Korando with LPG version in Italy
SSangYong announced that the Korando, its latest generation SUV, has arrived in the Italian market with an Autogas version. According to the Korean manufacturer, this car is the ideal choice for t...
Read moreNigerian Ministry of Petroleum will convert official vehicles to Autogas
In a move to deepen the use of cleaner fuels in Nigeria, the Federal Government has ordered the Ministry of Petroleum Resources to convert all its official vehicle fleet from petrol to Autogas and...
Read moreNew Hampshire governor unveils Autogas school bus fleet in Manchester
Manchester Transit Authority (MTA) announced the arrival of 14 Autogas school buses, manufactured by Blue Bird and equipped with a Roush LPG engine. The launch was attended by New Hampshire Govern...
Read moreDiesel vehicle sales decrease in Turkey
The market share of diesel cars is on the decline in both Europe and Turkey as the EU accelerates the adoption of alternatively-powered vehicles, such as hybrid and electric cars, while the Turkis...
Read moreGerman transport expert agrees Autogas is a key alternative
Klaus Voussem, spokesman for the CDU parliamentary group in North Rhine-Westphalia in the Transport Committee, visited the Rheingas’ facilities, in Brühl, to find out about the latest developme...
Read moreU.S. auto parts provider launches Autogas truck fleet and fuelling station
LKQ Corporation, the largest North American provider of recycled auto parts for cars and light-duty trucks, has opened a brand new Autogas fuelling system, announcing the expansion of 19 new LPG-p...
Read moreAlgerian state owned energy company buys 30,000 LPG systems for growing market
MTM (the fully owned Italian subsidiary of Westport Fuel Systems) will supply 30,000 Autogas systems to NAFTAL (Algerian State Owned Agency for Distribution and Sale of Oil and Gas) in order to me...
Read moreAutogas pilot project launched in Colombia
Along with 16 strategic allies, Bioenergas has unveiled the Autogas LPG Pilot Plan, a project that has been described “as a milestone for sustainable mobility in Colombia, an important alternati...
Read moreNigeria launches committee on alternative fuel vehicles
The Federal Government has presented an Autogas and Natural Gas Vehicles Committee (ANGV) with the aim to drive the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles in Nigeria. For this, the government signe...
Read moreKorea: Autogas vehicles used in car-sharing service with hearing-impaired drivers
Renault Samsung Motors Corp., the South Korean unit of French automaker Renault S.A., announced its LPG-powered QM6 SUV has been selected for the platform established to offer car-sharing servic...
Read moreBioLPG arrives in Czech Republic
The Czech LPG Association (ČALPG) announced that bioLPG has arrived in the country. The ČALPG explained it is chemically identical to the traditional Autogas, which means it is possible to blend...
Read morePennsylvania awards over $2 million to encourage adoption of clean fuel vehicles
The Government of Pennsylvania has awarded more than $2.1 million in 2019 Alternative Fuel Incentive Grants (AFIGs) to 18 cleaner fuel vehicle projects state-wide that will help improve air qualit...
Read moreSpain: new investments will help develop first 100% Autogas Euro VI D engine for trucks and urban buses
Under the ‘eKorevolution’ motto, the Spanish company BeGas has presented their industrialisation project in Bizkaia, thanks to an investment of 5.2 million Euros made by two new partners, Ekar...
Read moreNew “Eco Station” opens in Korea offering Autogas and hydrogen
SK Gas has introduced its first Eco Station, with hydrogen and LPG refuelling, in Namdong-gu, Incheon. It is equipped with café and unmanned convenience store. More than 40 alternative fuel vehic...
Read moreNew online learning resources for Autogas fleets
The U.S. Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has created online learning resources with educational information about Autogas for fleets and service technicians that are starting to re...
Read moreSpain: 200 automotive professionals participate in alternative fuel conversion trainings
The Spanish Federation of Professional Automotive Entrepreneurs (CONEPA), together with Dimsport and Repsol, has organised several free online training sessions on the conversion of engines to Aut...
Read moreMilan launches new incentive to encourage transition to clean fuel vehicles
The city of Milan has announced new grants for individuals who want to replace or purchase new low environmental impact vehicles. The aim is to help citizens to renew the car and motorbike fleet c...
Read moreNigeria, closer to a widespread adoption of Autogas
The Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) Abdulkadir Saidu Umar recently spoke with a local media to explain why the oil industry was deregulated and said...
Read moreDutch Autogas expert analyses current market in Europe
In a recent interview, Bart van Aerle, VP Product & Strategy of Westport Fuel Systems, global leader in gaseous fuels for transportation, including LPG, analyses the developing Autogas market...
Read moreItaly: renewed Haval H2 SUV with Autogas version
A year after its arrival in the Italian market, Haval is introducing the restyling of the H2 with mono-fuel Autogas approval. The price of this alternative fuel SUV starts at 18,900 Euros. The...
Read moreLPG versions of the Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan officially available in the UK
Dacia is bringing Autogas-capable versions of its models to the United Kingdom with its new ‘bi-fuel’ variant for the Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV. Dacia is the first manufacturer to offer LP...
Read moreAutogas Day
As you may know, Autogas Day is a dedicated occasion that takes place once a year providing both a high-level conference on the most recent Autogas developments, as well as an opportunity for the...
Read moreU.S. bipartisan support for amendment that helps expand Autogas infrastructure
Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) secured several bipartisan amendments in the INVEST in America Act, H.R. 7095, to help improve infrastructure resiliency, and expand federal support for Autog...
Read moreArgentina’s Autogas market may take off with new franchise
SIFER GAS, an Autogas pioneer in the country, plans to offer their brand to the national market by mid-September. So far, the company operates in the provinces of Chaco, Formosa and Corrientes, in...
Read moreAutogas industry keeps growing in the U.S.
Alliance AutoGas and Roush CleanTech, two major companies in the Autogas industry, have reviewed the current state of the market and initiatives in progress. Earlier this year, both firms launched...
Read moreFrench president announces alternative fuel incentives
Last month, Emmanuel Macron unveiled a large recovery plan for the automotive sector, including aids to promote the conversion or purchase of clean vehicles. To receive this incentives, drivers mu...
Read moreChile officially authorises private cars to switch from gasoline to LPG
The Official Gazette has published the regulatory amendment that establishes the requirements so that private vehicles can also choose to convert from gasoline to Autogas or natural gas. So far, o...
Read moreSpain: anniversary limited series of the Dacia Duster now available in Autogas version
The Dacia Duster is again expanding its range with the launch of the new TCe 100 ECO-G LPG Limited Anniversary Series, which commemorates the 15 years of life of the Dacia brand. The Duster SUV ha...
Read moreCandidates to school board in U.S. town agree Autogas buses are the best option
As part of a “Green Screen” process to interview all candidates for local office (School Board, Town Board, Village Council) online interviews with four candidates were completed this month, t...
Read moreFirst multi-fuel station opens in Seoul
In cooperation with Hyundai Motor, the South Korean oil refiner GS Caltex built and opened the first all-in-one filling station supplying gasoline, diesel, Autogas, electricity and hydrogen. The o...
Read moreAlternative fuel specialist asks government to support Autogas in Turkey
The United Nations General Assembly designated 5 June as ‘World Environment Day’ in 1972, marking the first day of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment. In this recent anniversary...
Read moreNew LPG demo engine for medium-duty vehicles
With the collaboration of the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC), Cummins has developed an Autogas demonstration engine that for the first time offers performance matching or exceeding...
Read moreBasque country doubles aids for alternative fuel mobility
The Basque Energy Entity’s Renove programme for the deployment of alternative fuel vehicles, including Autogas, has doubled its initial allocation from 5 million Euros to reach a final budget of...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry asks government for stronger policy support
According to the industry body Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC), sales volumes have been affected due to the country-wide lockdown and the traffic restrictions amid the COVID-19 crisis. The demand...
Read moreMadrid awards more than 2.7 million euros to help renew city’s most polluting taxis
The city council has approved the first line of aid announced in the Madrid 360 Environmental Sustainability Strategy for the transition towards a low-emission taxi fleet with DGT’s (Directorate...
Read moreAutogas technology being tested in Zimbabwe
The latest statistics from Zimbabwe Energy and Power Development Ministry show the country has a daily gasoline and diesel demand of more than 871,000 gallons and over 1.1 million gallons, respect...
Read moreGrowing LPG refuelling infrastructure in Birmingham
Birmingham will have a new Autogas filling station after the city council’s planning committee approved plans to adapt a vacant car sales yard. Local company Supergaz Ltd now has permission for...
Read moreCity in Tennessee uses Autogas fleet for essential works during COVID-19
The Town of Greeneville started with converting three of their Law Enforcement Ford Explorers in 2019 and adding an Autogas programme to the town’s fleet, with the collaboration of Alliance Auto...
Read moreUK energy company analyses transition to low and zero emission mobility
Climate change is being affected by transport emissions. In the UK, there are over 38.4 million vehicles registered. The net zero emission target by 2050 is now in place, so there is pressure to r...
Read moreGerman industry asks government to support Autogas to face COVID-19 crisis
In case the German federal government plans to help the automotive industry to deal with the economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis with purchase bonuses, low-emission Autogas must also be t...
Read moreItaly: Veneto region extends incentives to transition to alternative fuels
Veneto regional council has decided to extend alternative fuel incentives following the COVID-19 emergency and the resulting stringent measures issued to contain the spread of the virus, with the...
Read moreSpanish workshop association offers online training on Autogas conversions
By virtue of the agreement that the Spanish Confederation of Workshops (Cetraa) maintains with Repsol and Dimsport for the free training of its associates on bi-fuel and dual-fuel systems, the ent...
Read moreU.S. Congress extends tax credit for alternative fuel vehicles
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging Autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as p...
Read moreIran announces scheme to scrap old polluting taxis
Following the Oil Ministry’s request, a nationwide scheme will soon be implemented to phase out 130,000 dilapidated taxis and replace them with alternative fuel vehicles, including Autogas. T...
Read moreMexican representative asks to include Autogas in clean energy legislation
Representative Ivonne Bustos, from the Green Ecologist Party (PVEM) in Mexico, has presented an initiative to include LPG in the catalogue of the Nuevo León’s State Mobility Law. This initiativ...
Read moreTexas LPG company switches entire fleet to Autogas with state grant
Green’s Blue Flame Gas Company has finished converting the last of its service and delivery vehicle fleet to operate using Autogas, which means that their entire fleet, 100% of their applicable...
Read moreMalta government unveils programme to promote alternative fuels adoption
Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Capital Projects Ian Borg announced a €3.5 million investment in financial schemes in the form of grants, to incentivise those who have invested or are...
Read moreHyundai announces new Elantra with LPG version in South Korea
The 2021 Hyundai Elantra (2021 Hyundai Avante) has been launched in South Korea. The prices of the all-new compact sedan start at just USD 12,000. The company is offering the all-new compact sedan...
Read moreOffering of OEM Autogas cars keeps growing in Czech Republic
Last year, more than 6,000 LPG-powered vehicles were registered in the Czech Republic, including 406 new vehicles. Even though most of the registrations are gasoline engine conversions, this year...
Read moreDacia offers free home delivery in the UK, including new Autogas range
Car buyers can still browse and buy their Dacia through its online shopping portal, meaning they do not miss out on some of the most affordable and award-winning new models while having to remain...
Read moreNew online video shows ease of Autogas refuelling station installation
JOHN SPAULDING The U.S. Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) released a new online video that gives fleet owners an in-depth look at what happens during the installation of a permanent,...
Read moreToyota launches new Etios with Autogas technology in Peru
Toyota del Perú announced the launch of the new Etios, a compact model ideal for drivers looking for a vehicle with Toyota quality and lower operational costs, according to the manufacturer. The...
Read moreIndia: Bajaj Auto completes transition to new emission norm
Bajaj Auto has launched its entire three-wheeler range in BS-VI (stricter permissible emission standard instituted by the Government of India). The company has adopted fuel injection for all the a...
Read moreUnited Kingdom: Leeds confirms launch date of Clean Air Zone
Leeds City Council has confirmed that the Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ) will go live on 28 September this year. The zone will tackle air pollution and protect the health of Leeds citizens and visi...
Read moreIndia: Autogas refuelling network expands in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh
LPG company Confidence Petroleum India Ltd, under the brand ‘Go Gas,’ has recently opened an LPG refuelling stations in Yavatmal and Akola (both in Maharashtra) and Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh....
Read moreSchool district in South Dakota announces pilot project with Autogas buses
Hearing that some neighbouring school districts have tested and purchased Autogas buses for the last few years, the Yankton School District (YSD) has decided to trial the technology for itself. ...
Read moreWorkshops in Barcelona ask that all LPG converted cars can access low emission zones
Barcelona-based workshops are receiving more and more drivers interested in transforming their vehicles to Autogas as a measure to reduce polluting emissions from their cars. In this regard, Ra...
Read moreRenault unveils new Autogas engine for Clio and Captur models
A new TCe 100 LPG, three-cylinder turbocharged engine is now offered on new Clio and new Captur models. It features an enhanced performance level with improved responsiveness to acceleration and a...
Read moreNew aftermarket Autogas system available for Ford V8 engine
Alliance AutoGas has unveiled an aftermarket Autogas System for the Ford 7.3L V8 engine at the 20th Anniversary NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis. The new technology was displayed in a 2020 F-2...
Read moreGermany: Autogas offers superior service station density
Although vehicles powered by LPG experienced a huge growth of around 56% in new registrations in 2019 compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Motor Transport Authority, there is a...
Read moreCity in the island of Tenerife adds Autogas vehicles for cleaning operations
Following the policy of commitment to environmental sustainability and reduction of carbon emissions, the city of Arona has acquired 20 vehicles powered by LPG and five electric vehicles, which wi...
Read moreItalian manufacturer DR Automobiles unveils new DR5.0 with LPG option
The Italian brand DR Automobiles has launched its new DR5.0 model, a compact SUV dedicated to the city. The car has a modern look and technological content, at a competitive price. In addition to...
Read moreAutogas trucks will deliver parcels for U.S. Postal Service
For the first time ever, some U.S. Postal Service (USPS) packages are being delivered via low-emission Autogas trucks. McAbee Trucking, a freight shipping and trucking company, purchased eight For...
Read moreFrance: Dacia reveals prices of its new Autogas engine, the TCe 100 ECO-G
The new bi-fuel petrol and LPG TCe 100 ECO-G engine, revealed at the Brussels Motor Show on Duster, is now available (in France) to order from €10,960 including tax. Dacia offers its ECO-G range...
Read moreLeeds already replaced 1,000 diesel and petrol cars with greener vehicles
Leeds City Council has awarded more than £3.7 million in financial support to help local businesses switch to less polluting vehicles ahead of the Clean Air Charging Zone (CAZ), which is due to c...
Read moreItalian city renews incentives for the conversion of vehicles to alternative fuels
The Municipality of Alba has renewed the agreement with authorised workshops (IN.EL.CAR s.n.c., Delfinetti Dino s.n.c., L.G. Service of Cerrato Luigi, Fontanone Autoservice s.n.c.), where drivers...
Read moreThree school districts will deploy New Mexico’s first Autogas buses this year
In a partnership with the New Mexico Public Education Department, Los Lunas Public Schools, Magdalena Municipal School District and Moriarty-Edgewood School District (MESD) have each purchased sch...
Read moreDutch Autogas business brings its dual fuel technology to Latin America
Netherlands-based Vialle Autogas Systems BV plans to bring its products to Mexico as it signed a cooperation agreement with ATAK Trade for the distribution of Vialle systems in the Latin American...
Read moreSpain: Renault announces new Captur with Autogas version
The Autogas option of the new Renault Captur will be available in March, according to the automaker. This is one of the two environmentally-friendly versions that this model will have in its range...
Read moreQ8 promotes alternative energies with new multi-fuel station in Italy
Fuel retailer Q8 has opened a new service station on the A8 Milano-Laghi motorway dedicated to the supply of alternative fuels, including Autogas. The Q8 Villoresi Est station is largely made with...
Read morePennsylvania school district seeks $1 million to expand Autogas bus fleet
As North Penn school district’s Transportation Coordinator Nick Kraynak outlined his department's facts and figures for the school board recently, including the big difference that adding new LP...
Read moreAutogas conversion network expands in Algeria
Petrogel announced it plans to have an Autogas conversion centre in every province of the country by 2024. Aligned with the policy of the Algerian Ministry of Energy, aimed at reducing petrol cons...
Read moreDacia brings Autogas range to the United Kingdom
Dacia has launched a new factory-fitted LPG bi-fuel solution across its range of award-winning Duster, Sander, Sandero Stepway, Logan MCV and Logan MCV Stepway models, becoming the only manufactur...
Read moreAutogas, the most popular alternative fuel in Italy during 2019
During 2019 the registrations of new vehicles in Italy remained stable with respect to the previous year reaching a total volume of 1,926,535 units delivered to new customers, according to UNRAE (...
Read moreArgentina’s Autogas station network keeps growing
A new Autogas refuelling station, located in the province of Corrientes, in north-eastern Argentina, will join the blue corridor that SIFER GAS plans to develop in the country. The new facility is...
Read moreIndia’s LPG industry urges government to reduce taxes on Autogas
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) wants a GST (goods and service tax) reduction on Autogas, as well as on conversion kits for gaseous fuels to promote the adoption of clean alternative fuels. Au...
Read moreU.S. government extends alternative fuel tax credits
The U.S. Congress passed H.R. 1865, which was signed into law in December by President Donald J. Trump. The initiative will provide the LPG industry with prospective tax certainty as well as valua...
Read moreRepsol strengthens collaborations to encourage Autogas adoption in Spain
Repsol and Atlántica Garantia S.A., a company dedicated to the management of mechanical guarantees, have signed a collaboration agreement to join forces and work together to promote the use of ve...
Read moreEuropean automakers ask EU to adopt neutral approach and consider Autogas
In a new joint declaration, a broad coalition of vehicle manufacturers and alternative fuel producers and suppliers, are calling on the European Commission to take a technology neutral approach in...
Read moreAutogas station opens in Fiji’s third largest city
In partnership with Millennium Group of Companies, Fiji Gas has opened their second Autogas station in Nadi. The new facility, which was designed and constructed by the Fiji Gas under the Australi...
Read moreGermany experienced major increase in LPG car registrations in 2019
Autogas vehicles have experienced a strong growth in new registrations last year. The German Association of Liquid Gas (DVFG) now considers this is the right scenario for politicians to start payi...
Read moreU.S. adult day care provider sets an example in the community by choosing Autogas
Adult Life Programs of Hickory, North Carolina, a non-profit organisation that offers adult day services and transportation to individuals, is leading the way in their local community through the...
Read moreSpanish beverage distributor adds Autogas fleet for commercial operations
Spanish distributor company Moneda Zarco is firmly betting on Autogas as a sustainable, economic fuel to drive the fleet of its commercial team. It has recently added three new C3 vehicles with LP...
Read moreIndia: Autogas industry asks government to look into all alternative options
A recent study conducted by researchers from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), George Washington University, and the University of Colorado Boulder estimated that vehicle t...
Read moreDacia unveils new LPG ECO-G engine at Brussels Motor Show
Dacia announced the launch of its new ECO-G 100 engine with bi-fuel LPG/petrol technology, which will be offered on four models of the Dacia range: Logan, Logan MCV, Sandero and Duster. The ECO...
Read moreState of Delaware extends commitment to alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure
In response to Delawareans’ growing demand for cleaner fuel vehicles, Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Division of Climate, Coastal, & Energy an...
Read moreSpain: sales of eco-friendly vehicles increases 40% in 2019
During last year, 162,417 vehicles powered by alternative fuels were commercialised in Spain, representing an increase of 40.7% over 2018, which closed with 115,379 units of this type of cars, acc...
Read moreOne of Philippines’ biggest taxi fleets switches to Autogas
Phoenix LPG Philippines, Inc., subsidiary of Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., is converting over 200 vehicles operating all over Iloilo City and nearby provinces to LPG after the company signe...
Read moreFirst Autogas station opens in the central business district of Fiji’s capital city
Autogas drivers in Suva’s Central Business District (CBD) do not need to go away from town to have their vehicles refuelled, as a the first LPG station in the centre of Fiji’s capital city has...
Read moreCanada: new acquisition will encourage LPG conversion market in Toronto
Maxquip has announced that it has acquired the assets of Canso Auto, an Ontario-based company that specialises in converting cars and trucks to run on Autogas, and that was started by Rudy Grant i...
Read moreJamaican Autogas industry expands with new company retrofitting 200 cars
A new player has entered the Autogas market in the Caribbean country. Autogas Jamaica Limited (AJL), a St Ann-based company, has emerged from its testing phase and is now fully operational after t...
Read moreColombian Government will legalise use of Autogas
The Government will issue a regulatory decree and two resolutions that will give free access to the use of LPG, both in private and public service vehicles. The rules, whose contents are in their...
Read moreNew Autogas vehicles now serving Los Angeles International Airport
dnata, a global air services provider of inflight catering operations, has put into operation a new fleet of Autogas vehicles at Los Angeles International Airport. The company has purchased eight...
Read moreMexico: Mérida public transport union plans to switch to Autogas
Mérida public transport will use LPG for its city and inter-city operations, announced the Single Front of Drivers (FUTV), which has already had contact with five energy companies, three local an...
Read moreMalta Energy Minister highlights achievements of LPG industry
The Minister for Energy and Water Management, Joe Mizzi, attended the celebration of the 10th anniversary of Liquigas Malta, an Italian-Maltese joint venture that has led efforts to encourage the...
Read moreRenault Samsung targets Autogas vehicle market
Renault Samsung, the South Korean subsidiary of French carmaker Renault, has been targeting the markets of LPG and commercial vehicles in recent months, to promote sales in the face of intensifyin...
Read moreSpain: Repsol and Ford cover nearly 4,000 kilometres on Autogas with only 230 Euros
The Ford Fiesta LPG Tour, an initiative of Ford Spain and Repsol, has successfully concluded at the Repsol Campus in Madrid after 3,823 kilometres made in eight stages. The journey, which took 34...
Read morePennsylvania allocates nearly $2 million for clean energy vehicle projects
Tom Wolf’s administration has awarded about $1,890,000 in grants for 12 clean energy vehicle projects in Pennsylvania that will help improve air quality and public health in the state. Funded th...
Read moreAutogas Toyota Kluger now available for Australian taxi fleets
Prins Alternative Fuel Systems has developed an Autogas system to suit the latest engine for the Toyota Kluger, a popular SUV in Australia using the Prins VSI-2.0 DI system. The 3.5 V6 engine that...
Read moreItaly: Veneto offers incentives to accelerate transition to alternative fuels
In line with the needs of reducing polluting emissions, including particulate matter, and with the commitments made under the "New Programme Agreement for the joint adoption of measures to improve...
Read moreFirst LPG station opens in north-western Argentina
With the collaboration of Sifer, the family business Bejar has opened a new Autogas station, located in Santa Lucía, San Juan province, which is the first of its kind in north-western Argentina....
Read moreNew milestone for U.S. Autogas school buses
A fleet of 18 LPG-powered buses were delivered to Newport News Public Schools, in Virginia. Their arrival marked a special milestone — the 15,000th Autogas bus delivered by Blue Bird. Newport Ne...
Read moreSpain doubles its Autogas fleet, will close the year with 115,000 vehicles
During the III Autogas Forum held in Madrid, attended by representatives from all over the sector and from the government, industry experts affirmed the Spanish market will close the year with 30,...
Read moreGermany: Autogas remains a long-term smart option before CO2 pricing
After the Federal Government published its plans for a CO2 price for fossil fuels, many motorists fear rising fuel prices. The German Association of LPG (DVFG) explains that, thanks to the lower e...
Read morePhilippines government wants public transport to use Autogas
The Department of Energy (DOE) of Philippines has stepped up efforts to convince public transport to use LPG as vehicle fuel. During the second Western Visayas Auto-LPG Technical Working Group mee...
Read morePoland has the highest percentage of alternative fuel vehicles in the EU
Defined as cars that run on Autogas, natural gas, biofuels electricity, and others which are not petrol or diesel, Poland’s 15% of alternative fuel cars is far ahead of the nearest country in th...
Read moreSpanish alliance on sustainable mobility will enhance guarantee for LPG vehicles
Atlántica Garantia SA, a company dedicated to the management of mechanical guarantees for more than two decades, and Ferrosite, a leading company in the vehicle conversion to Autogas with almost...
Read moreNew fuel efficient Autogas school bus model available in the U.S.
Thomas Built Buses, Inc. exclusively selected the Allison 2500 automatic transmission, part of the Pupil Transport/Shuttle Series™, for its new Safe-T-Liner® C2 Autogas school bus. As school di...
Read moreItaly: Kia Sportage now available in Autogas version
Kia is now offering the New Sportage ECO-LPG in Italy to further enrich the automaker’s range of propulsions and engines and meet the needs of all customers. The bi-fuel car, which is available...
Read moreNew partnership will facilitate conversions to Autogas in Spain
First Stop, a network of workshops specialised in tires and integral maintenance of vehicles, has signed an agreement with Repsol to include among its services the process of conversion to Autogas...
Read moreU.S. healthcare system successfully switches to Autogas, will convert all vehicles
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS), one of South Carolina's largest healthcare systems, began looking for an alternative fuel option for its fleets in 2013 to help its region meet the s...
Read moreKorean Autogas vehicle sales keep growing
Ever since all restrictions on the use of Autogas for private vehicles were lifted in March, sales of LPG-powered cars are on the rise. According to data from the Korea Automobile Manufacturers As...
Read moreBritish experts analyse different alternative energies towards zero emission scenario
In recent years UK transport sector has faced hard criticism over its failure to reduce its contribution to global warming. Considering there are more than 38 million cars on the road throughout G...
Read moreIncreasing Autogas would yield a benefit of €54 billion from social, economic and environmental benefits by 2040 from cleaner air
A Forbes article analyses the role of Autogas to reduce air pollution and its potential expansion worldwide in view of a recent study published by a U.S. university, as well as a recent major Auto...
Read moreAutogas exempted from vehicle restriction in Milan
Although Milan city centre – known as Area C – has been a limited traffic zone since 2013, this was not enough to improve the air quality. Thus, city authorities decided to cover most of the c...
Read moreU.S. moving truck rental company now offers LPG refuelling for vehicles
U-Haul® is now supplying LPG for Autogas vehicles and cylinders of all sizes at its Moving & Storage of Casper. It the first company-owned store in Wyoming to offer Autogas. "U-Haul is lea...
Read moreAutogas, the main option in the Spanish alternative fuel vehicle market
Autogas vehicles have broken a new record in Spain by exceeding the number of registrations for the previous year in the first eight months of 2019. Specifically, between January 1 and August 31,...
Read moreChilean government authorises Autogas conversions of private vehicles
The Chilean Minister of Economy, Juan Andrés Fontaine, presented the Economic Reacceleration Agenda consisting of 40 measures, which are “based on three fundamental axes:” combating bureaucra...
Read moreIndian industry urges government to create alternative fuel policy
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) wants the government to treat Autogas at par with any other clean fuel and provide similar fiscal regime as a mix of such fuels would be needed to curb urban po...
Read moreAutogas station network emerges in north-eastern Argentina
Salustri has opened the first LPG refuelling station in Posadas, the capital city of Misiones province. With this opening, the Argentinean company operates two stations in this north-eastern provi...
Read moreU.S. largest fleet of Autogas school buses operates in Atlanta, with over 300 vehicles
With the addition of 121 new buses over the summer, the Fulton County School System now has the largest fleet of LPG-powered school buses of any public-school district in the country. It currently...
Read moreDirectBlue: new Autogas system launched at IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
Netherlands-based Vialle Autogas Systems BV has presented its latest Autogas system, the DirectBlue, during the international auto show IAA in Frankfurt. The new system is a hydraulic innovation t...
Read moreMadrid traffic agency debuts LPG-powered car
The Traffic Agency of Madrid has introduced a new vehicle to its fleet, an environmentally-friendly Dacia Sandero powered by Autogas, which has the Directorate-General for Traffic’s (DGT) ECO la...
Read morePioneering multi-fuel station opens in Estonia
Alexela has opened a multi-filling station with the world’s broadest selection of fuels in Jüri, the outskirts of Estonia’s capital Tallinn. According to the company, this is the first statio...
Read moreKorea: Renault experiences sales growth due to Autogas models
Even though the Korean domestic car market remains frozen, Renault Samsung is the only carmaker that enjoyed sales growth during August. It sold 7,771 units, up 9.3 percent from the same month las...
Read moreCanary Islands encourage adoption of Autogas in driving school vehicles
DISA and the Canary Association of Driving Schools (ACACEFV, as in its Spanish acronym) have signed a collaboration agreement to promote the use of LPG in the vehicle fleet of the associated drivi...
Read moreA World LPG Forum & European Congress Focus
The World LPG Forum & European Congress are continuously trying to grow the event to encompass more of the global LPG industry. As a new feature to this year’s event, we are launching the In...
Read morePennsylvania alternative fuel grants help speed up transition to Autogas fleets
The Rhoads Energy Family of Companies, which provides heating fuel, HVAC and fleet fueling services in Central Pennsylvania and which has plenty of first-hand experience helping school districts c...
Read moreFord offers LPG-powered version of Fiesta in Spain
Ford is expanding its urban mobility options; it recently launched an Autogas variant of the Fiesta model, a best-selling small car with modern design and advanced technologies. The new Ford Fiest...
Read moreNorth Macedonia will fund Autogas conversions, green cars will have ‘eco’ stickers
The parliament of North Macedonia has approved changes to the law on motor vehicles, introducing voluntary eco stickers to mark vehicles by ecological rating and envisaging a grants scheme to help...
Read moreLPG station network expands in Ukraine
SOCAR Energy Ukraine has commissioned a new multi-fuel station in the country, increasing the number of its alternative fuel stations in Ukraine to 60. The new facility is located in Kyiv and beca...
Read moreColombia plans to promote Autogas market
The Colombian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Gasnova) has organised the second International Congress of LPG, where they addressed the experiences of this sector and the main challenges i...
Read moreWest Virginia University confirms Autogas school buses are significantly greener
After more than a year of testing, researchers from West Virginia University concluded NOx emissions measured from Autogas school buses are significantly lower than those from diesel buses. Accord...
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Read morePSI and Navistar showcased Autogas engine for buses
During the STN EXPO conference and trade show, which took place on 30 July in Reno, Nevada, Power Solutions International Inc. (PSI) showcased its products featured by Navistar’s IC Bus, includi...
Read moreItaly: Emilia-Romagna reopens incentives for alternative fuel vehicles
The Government of Emilia Romagna Region has decided to reopen the Ecobonus, an incentive plan for the purchase of a new low carbon car, until 30 September. The alternative fuel vehicles, which mus...
Read morePositive forecasts for Autogas station network in Jamaica
GB Energy Jamaica, operator of the Texaco service station network in the Caribbean country, has completed a seven-month pilot and is now ready to proceed with the build-out of its Autogas stations...
Read moreSpain: Canary Islands exempt Autogas vehicles from local tax
Autogas vehicles acquired by professionals and destined for public transport in the Canary Islands can already benefit from the exemption of the Canary General Indirect Tax (IGIC). The initiative,...
Read moreU.S. aviation event chooses Autogas vehicles to transport attendees
A fleet of Autogas school buses were deployed at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture to transport thousands of visitors for the celebration held on 22-28 July in the state of Wiscon...
Read moreTurkey leads Autogas consumption in Europe
Turkey leads Autogas consumption in Europe, while ranks second in the world. 80% of all LPG consumed throughout the country is used as Autogas. In addition, Turkey is the only country that has mor...
Read moreLPG-powered car wins Polish drifting championship
STAG Rally Team driver Daniel Duda took the 1st place in the Polish Drifting Championship. He drove a car equipped with STAG Autogas technology. This achievement ultimately overthrew the myth of r...
Read moreGermany: positive figures for new Autogas registrations in first half of 2019
The semi-annual balance sheet published by the German Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) showed again a substantial increase in new registrations for LPG-powered vehicles. According to the Ge...
Read moreNew Autogas engine for truck and bus applications gets U.S. EPA approval
Agility Fuel Solutions has received 2020 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for its 488LPI™ Autogas engine for sale in truck and bus applications. The new engine is built u...
Read moreSchweppes encourages green mobility with new Autogas vehicles in Madrid
Schweppes Suntory Spain, a subsidiary of the Japanese group Suntory, has added their first cars equipped with LPG technology to its commercial team in Madrid. The vehicles were supplied by Renault...
Read moreInaugural International Autogas Day
The World LPG Forum is the foremost liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) event in the world and is organised each year by the World LPG Association (WLPGA). Every third year this major conference and exh...
Read moreUnited States: Ford Shelby Raptor available in LPG version
The Ford F-150 Shelby Raptor - V6, 336 KW, 3,5cc – has been converted to Autogas with the Prins VSI-2.0 DI (direct injection) LPG system. “Prins DI-LPG systems are standing out due to their...
Read moreThe 32nd World LPG Forum & European Congress will host first-ever Autogas Day
This year in Amsterdam, the 32nd World LPG Forum & European Congress will have an increased focus on Autogas, with its inaugural international “Autogas Day”. This half-day conference will...
Read moreIndia: Piaggio opens dealership focusing on Autogas line-up
Piaggio Vehicles, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, has opened a new dealership facility in Periamet, Chennai’s central transport hub. The ‘Ganga Motors’ cen...
Read moreChilean gas distributor embraces clean fuel vehicles for its own fleet
In line with its strategy to develop the Autogas market in the freight transport segment, Gasco recently launched its new distribution fleet that runs on LPG. The fleet includes both light vehicle...
Read moreGlobal car rental company joins Spanish energy company to promote Autogas
LeasePlan and DISA announced a collaboration agreement that allows Canary Islands-based companies to operate Autogas vehicles in renting mode and with the refuelling guarantee offered by DISA’s...
Read moreKorean deregulation raises Autogas car sales by nearly 40% in a month
Sales of Autogas vehicles are gaining momentum after the Korean government lifted barriers in consumer purchase of these vehicles to help promote cleaner fuel on roads. According to data from t...
Read morePakistan will issue long-term LPG policy to reinforce the market
Pakistan government has decided to formulate a long-term LPG policy to encourage the fuel adoption in the country and restrict the extension in pipeline network. Special Assistant to Prime Ministe...
Read moreSummer vacations across European countries with Autogas
The German Association of Liquefied Gas (DVFG) has released a document providing advices on summer vacations across Europe. "Autogas drivers can still travel cheaply. Anyone who relies on the low-...
Read moreTourists visiting Kentucky distilleries travel on Autogas graffiti shuttles
The ever-increasing number of tourists visiting Kentucky distilleries can be seen as a facilitating factor for these whiskey makers looking into ways to upgrade their visitor experiences. Diageo-o...
Read moreCanada: Prince Edward Island plans to add Autogas school buses
Students on Prince Edward Island will soon be travelling on LPG-powered buses. In his address to the Atlantic Committee of the Canadian Propane Association (CPA), Premier Dennis King said the P.E....
Read morePiedmont region allocates 1 million Euros to replace municipal polluting vehicles
Piedmont Regional Council has approved a resolution for the allocation of 1 million Euros for the purchase or long-term rental of vehicles used by municipalities and by the management bodies of th...
Read moreLondon mayor suggests Autogas conversions to make taxi fleets cleaner
Transport for London (TfL) will “closely monitor” concerns over a shortage of rental black cabs available to drivers, said London Mayor Sadiq Khan. He also explained that decommissioning of ol...
Read moreRenault Samsung Motors launches first Korean vehicle with LPG engine
Renault Samsung Motors launched its sport utility vehicle (SUV) "The new QM6 LPG," which is the first Korean vehicle to be installed with an LPG engine. The company started signing pre-contracts f...
Read moreU.S. national park celebrates 20 years of Autogas bus system transport
The Island Explorer bus system has carried nearly eight million people to destinations in and near Acadia National Park for the past 20 years. Initiated in 1999, the Island Explorer is a fare-free...
Read moreSpain: Repsol invests in Autogas conversions
Repsol and Confortauto have signed an agreement to increase Spain’s conversion capacity to Autogas. With the support of the Spanish energy company, the workshop network is now adapting cars to L...
Read moreItalian city offers free parking to alternative fuel vehicles
Fiorenzuola d'Arda, a city and commune in the province of Piacenza, part of the Emilia-Romagna region, is offering a 25-hour bonus to the owners of Autogas, natural gas and hybrid vehicles so they...
Read moreEU-funded initiative asks for stronger clean fuel policies
Supported by the EU COLHD (Commercial vehicles using Optimised Liquid biofuels and HVO Drivetrains) project, a recent report presents an updated and comprehensive view on the barriers impeding the...
Read moreTexas moves to alternative fuel bus fleets with VW funds
VW grants Georgetown Independent School District (GISD) in Texas is purchasing 33 Autogas school buses to replace its aging diesel fleet. The new buses will be less expensive to operate, and will...
Read moreNew partnership to develop 250 Autogas engines for Spanish buses
Katech has signed a commercial agreement with Begas Motor of Madrid to build 250 LPG engines over the next two years. As part of the contract, Katech will develop the production cell in which the...
Read moreColombia is one step closer to approving Autogas for vehicles
The Ministry of Mines and Energy has prepared a decree that will allow the implementation of LPG as a vehicle fuel in Colombia. The decision, according to local industry, is coming after several y...
Read moreGlobal security company bets on Autogas fleet for its Madrid-based operations
The new anti-pollution protocols, promoted in the Community of Madrid, and the growing commitment to sustainable mobility have led Securitas Direct to launch a new fleet of environmentally friendl...
Read moreTurkish industry addresses role and relevance of Autogas
During the 14th edition of Petroleum Istanbul, Turkey’s biggest exhibition for the fuel industry, experts analysed the strength of the Autogas market, among other topics. As the second biggest A...
Read morePennsylvania allocates $1 million to support deployment of clean fuel vehicles
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded more than $1 million in grants for nine clean energy vehicle projects in south-western Pennsylvania. The funding, which comes from t...
Read moreArgentina: Autogas conversions grew 30% last year
The conversion of gasoline vehicles to Autogas has grown approximately 30% during the last 12 months. By mid-2018 there were around 3,000 cars converted to LPG, while that number has risen to 4,00...
Read moreBritish LPG company releases 2040 low carbon vision report
LPG supplier Flogas Britain has unveiled its 2040 plans to build a lower-carbon future for businesses across the UK. Their report, ‘Future Ready: Transforming Off-Grid Britain,’ outlines the v...
Read moreRepsol joins FCA’s dealer to present two new eco-friendly Jeeps in Barcelona
Spanish cities are increasingly demanding in their regulations with the aim of establishing an efficient and sustainable mobility, and many drivers are opting for cleaner fuel cars that meet these...
Read moreStudents from Toulouse drive LPG car to promote sustainability throughout France
Four students from the Toulouse Business School are promoting sustainable development initiatives throughout France with their LPG-powered car. The initiative is called “Le Tour des Solutions Al...
Read moreCatering service at LAX Airport is now offered by Autogas delivery trucks
At Los Angeles International Airport, airline passengers are now enjoying meals delivered by clean-burning Autogas vehicles, as in-flight airline catering services provider HACOR has purchased sev...
Read moreIndia: Bajaj will launch LPG quadricycle by the end of May
First Drive - Bajaj Qute.- Priyank Chhapwale/Autocar India Already on sale in Kerala, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh, Bajaj’s all-new quadricycle, the Bajaj Qute, was recently intr...
Read moreBritish industry analyses latest achievements of Autogas during last year
According to the British Autogas industry, LPG is now viewed politically as a more viable, alternative road fuel, with emissions on par with petrol-hybrid, compared to last year. Autogas Ltd. has...
Read moreEnergy company announces pilot to convert heavy trucks to Autogas in Chile
Gasco bets on the cargo vehicle segment and is developing a pilot project that will allow heavy transport fleets to operate with Autogas dual fuel technology. The goal is to show the mechanical, c...
Read moreLegendary BMW M1 powered by LPG goes on sale
According to Coys of Kensington, specialists in fine historic automobiles and auctioneers, this BMW M1 was built to standard specification in 1979 and delivered to its first owner in Berlin. Then...
Read moreSchool transport operator plans to add 140 Autogas buses in Washington this year
The Durham School Services has unveiled 54 new LPG-powered school buses and the goal is to add 140 of these buses to the fleet by the end of the year. The decision was made and worked into the bud...
Read moreKorean government’s recent approval on Autogas helps increase LPG imports
South Korea’s LPG imports are expected to increase from 6.4 million tonnes in 2018 to 7.0 million tonnes in 2019, a rise of 9.5%, due to the recent policy change that will allow Autogas vehicles...
Read moreSubaru now offers all its SUVs with Autogas version in Spain
Suburu’s entire SUV range, consisting of the XV, the Outback and the Forester, is already available with LPG. This line-up benefits from all the advantages of clean burning Autogas, including th...
Read moreNew LPG fuel system launched in the Netherlands
Vialle Autogas Systems has introduced a new Autogas system, whose technology guarantees that the LPG is injected directly into the cylinders. With the 'DirectBlue' system, Vialle believes it has t...
Read moreChilean government authorises conversion of light duty model to LPG
An important advance for the transport sector was recently achieved by Gasco, after converting the first light vehicles to operate with Autogas and diesel in Chile, following the latest authorisat...
Read moreKorean automakers bet on Autogas models after government approval
Hyundai, Kia, and Renault Samsung are scrambling to compete in the LPG vehicle market that has recently been made available to ordinary consumers. In this regard, Autogas is expected to appeal str...
Read moreNew Autogas roadmap launched in the United States
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has launched an online map to showcase the growing number of fleets in various markets that use Autogas to fuel their trucks, vans, buses and se...
Read moreOpel delivers over 50 Autogas cars to Spanish electrical equipment company
AME, a company of the Sonepar Ibérica group dedicated to the B2B distribution of electrical equipment, has renewed its fleet with environmentally-friendly vehicles. In total, it has added 55 Opel...
Read moreLeeds allocates £23 million for Clean Air Zone project
Businesses in Leeds affected by the upcoming Clean Air Zone (CAZ) can now apply for £23 million worth of funding. Leeds’ CAZ will cover over half of Leeds city centre, with HGVs, buses and coac...
Read moreAlgeria state-owned company will enhance production of LPG cylinders locally
Negotiations are underway between Naftal and a foreign partner for the manufacture of Autogas cylinders in Mascara, in north-western Algeria, according to Naftal’s Director of Gas Cylinder Produ...
Read moreSouth Korea approves the use of Autogas in private vehicles
South Korea enacted legislation that allows private motorists to buy vehicles powered by LPG, in response to rising environmental concerns in the country. The bill, proposed by Rep. Yoon Han-hong...
Read moreNew medium-duty truck with 8.8-litre LPG engine launched in the U.S.
Power Solutions International Inc. has teamed up with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) to showcase the new S2G Work Truck 8.8-litre Autogas engine during the Work Truck Show in Indianapoli...
Read moreSpanish car rental company bets on eco-friendly fleet, adds 200 Autogas vehicles
Europcar Mobility Group Spain has signed an agreement with Opel and Repsol to incorporate 200 LPG-powered cars to its Madrid and Barcelona fleets. The initiative is part of the company’s ‘2019...
Read moreSales of Autogas vehicle triple in Spain
Sales of LPG vehicles, which are certified with the ECO label from the DGT (General Direction of Transport), have tripled in January, compared to the figure of the same period in 2018. The increas...
Read moreIndian LPG industry urges favourable measures to boost Autogas conversions
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition is asking the government to reduce GST (Good and Services Tax) rates on LPG conversion kits for vehicles from current 28% to 5% to boost vehicle conversions. The asso...
Read moreBritish company launches campaign to cut diesel emissions with LPG
Addvantage plans to raise £500,000 for its crowdfunding campaign to reduce the 16 million metric tonnes of nitrous oxide produced by the U.S. transportation sector annually. The company’s techn...
Read moreUnited States: more Autogas technologies released in 2018
Alliance AutoGas has released a record number of new technologies to the Autogas industry in 2018. Examples include 58 new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications covering 38 dif...
Read moreColombian industry promotes Autogas benefits to improve air quality
The Colombian Association of LP Gas Marketers (Agremgas) has organised the country’s First LPG Technical Forum, a space to analyse the expectations of the Autogas industry in Colombia, the new t...
Read moreLondon allocates £5M to support conversion of taxis to LPG
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced plans to invest an extra £24 million to help more black cab drivers switch to alternative fuel vehicles. This aid includes doubling to £5million the exis...
Read moreNew Autogas shuttle bus launched in German town
The Citizen Bus Association of Herdecke, which operates a bus shuttle service for senior and disabled residents in this Germany city, has presented a new vehicle, which runs on LPG instead of dies...
Read moreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency awards $2M to decarbonise buses in Georgia
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Programme grant totalling $1,962,097 to the Fulton County School...
Read moreItalian automaker brings LPG-powered models to Spain
The Italian automotive brand DR Automobiles has begun the commercialisation of its SUVs with bi-fuel (Autogas/gasoline) engines in Spain. DR’s range consists of four models, DR3, DR4 DR EVO 5 an...
Read moreJamaica’s Autogas infrastructure expected to grow this year
GB Energy, operator of Texaco’s network in Jamaica, announced they will be opening new service stations in 2019 and will expand the refuelling network outfitted to supply LPG, as part of its Aut...
Read moreUK industry urges government to develop infrastructure for alternative fuels
The United Kingdom Government must do more to develop a nationwide gas-based vehicle refuelling network to improve air quality, according to LPG supplier Calor. The government published its new cl...
Read moreRegional transit agency in Ohio plans to continue commitment to clean energies
Laketran, the regional public transit system of Lake County, Ohio, has elected an officer who plans to continue the agency’s rollout of alternative fuel vehicles. Brian Falkowski was unanimously...
Read moreItaly: Lombardy Region offers tax exemption to low-emission vehicles
The government of Lombardy is offering an aid for those scrapping polluting vehicles and an exemption from the payment of vehicle tax for those buying new or used cars that meet Euro 5 or 6 and ar...
Read moreAlgerian minister calls for widespread expansion of Autogas conversion centres
Minister of Energy Mustapha Guitouni called on all Naftal officials to expand the Autogas conversion facilities across the country to encourage the use of this fuel with the objective to reduce im...
Read moreSpanish government plans to allocate 67 million Euros for sustainable mobility
The Spanish Government has considered a budget of 67 million Euros for sustainable mobility (400,000 Euros more than the previous year) in the draft of the General State Budgets (PGE) for the 2019...
Read more“Nanni Galli”: Tecno/Alfa Romeo Autogas race car exhibited in Turin
The Tecno Montecarlo race car “Nanni Galli”, featuring a V8 Alfa Romeo engine and a mono-fuel LPG system, will be exhibited at Automotoretro Show in Turin from 31 January to 3 February 2019....
Read moreIndian Autogas coalition urges government change of norm to boost clean fuels
The Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC) has demanded change in archaic Type Approval norms governing vehicle conversions to gaseous fuels to help vehicles easily convert to environment-friendly fuels,...
Read moreUkrainian drivers switch to alternative fuels
Ukrainian gasoline market fell by 8.6% last year, compared to 2017. Drivers are 4.9% less steel to use it. One of the main reasons of this decrease is that local drivers are more interested in alt...
Read moreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency approves new Autogas engine
Agility Fuel Solutions, provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, announced that its 488LPITM 8.0L V-8 Autogas engine has received U.S. Environmental Protect...
Read moreMalaysian new national car could run on LPG
South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor Co Ltd is leading a consortium, PAP E-Con Co Ltd, to make Malaysian proposed third national car an Autogas vehicle. The group, which also includes Thailand’s...
Read moreRepsol teams up with AVL and Delphi to develop Autogas vehicle prototype
Repsol scientists and researchers have combined their knowledge and technology with AVL and Delphi, leading European engineering companies, to develop a prototype of an Autogas vehicle. This initi...
Read morePolice department in Tennessee launches Autogas programme
The Greeneville Police Department (GPD) has partnered with Alliance AutoGas for a programme designed to save money, help the environment and improve emergency response by converting the patrol fle...
Read moreNigerian government announces transition to LPG
The federal government has set a target which aims at achieving a 40% energy switch from the consumption of petrol, kerosene and diesel to the use of LPG. Under the arrangement, efforts are being...
Read moreMayor Khan plans to improve London’s air helping taxis adopt cleaner fuels
Taxis are currently responsible for 20% of harmful NOx emissions and by 2020 they will be the biggest source of transport pollution in central London. The new package of measures being proposed by...
Read morePennsylvania helps airport shuttle fleet switch to 100% Autogas
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded Colonial Airport Parking an Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) for $66,000 that will cover 100% of the LPG conversio...
Read moreSpain: sales of Autogas vehicles increased fivefold in 2018
According to data from the Institute of Automotive Studies (IEA), 17,088 Autogas cars and SUVs were registered in the Spanish market during 2018, which means the figure has multiplied by almost fi...
Read moreMore Autogas businesses in Myanmar
Awra Trading Co Ltd will start supplying Autogas as an alternative to petrol in Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city, said chairman U Kyaw Myo Naing. Last December, the local company launched its Auto...
Read moreU.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants to cut emissions from diesel engines
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diese...
Read moreFrench green vehicle alliance urges government to boost alternative fuels
The Environmentally-Friendly Car Club (CVE as in its French acronym) is asking for a bonus to help speed up the transition from petrol to Autogas and bioethanol vehicles. “It is time to take int...
Read moreIndia: Maruti Suzuki offers new Wagon R with LPG option
Maruti Suzuki will launch the new Wagon R in India on 23 January, while the production is starting this week at the company’s plant in Manesar. The car will be available with four fuel options:...
Read moreRepsol and Spanish city will trial new Euro 6 Autogas bus
The City Council of Valladolid and Repsol have signed an agreement to deploy a new Autogas bus that meets Euro 6 standard. Under this partnership, the energy company will award the vehicle to AUVA...
Read moreTurkey: Breaking the myths about Autogas with LPG-powered monster truck
Turkey’s Autogas brand Aygaz has launched a new ad campaign with two new commercials, aiming to break the myths about Autogas. The commercials started airing on 28 November and you can watch the...
Read moreLPG gains momentum in Canada
From extraction to end-use, Canada's LPG industry supports a significant level of economic activity. A new Conference Board of Canada report, titled Fuelled Up: An Updated Overview and Outlook of...
Read moreBulgarian government supports Autogas project development
Bulgaria Minister of Economy Emil Karanikov handed over five investment certificates worth over 16 million of Euros, which will generate 116 new jobs, and stressed that the projects, which are in...
Read moreAutogas industry grows a steady pace in India
The Autogas sector in India registered an impressive sales growth of 14% in financial year 2017-18 compared to 2016-17, with a total sales figure of around 400,000 tonnes. The previous year had wi...
Read moreCommunity of Madrid strengthens investment in alternative fuel adoption
The Community of Madrid has launched a new Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (Plan MUS) to promote the acquisition of non-polluting vehicles powered by alternative fuels. With this campaign, the com...
Read moreIndian Autogas industry urges government to include LPG in gas projects
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiating the 10th city gas licensing round, Indian LPG suppliers has urged the government to give them a level-playing field as “LPG is as effective as ot...
Read moreCompanies promote alternative fuels at UK logistics event
Air quality was one of the key topics during last Freight in the City Expo, which took place last month in London and has quickly established itself as one of the key dates in the diary to help su...
Read moreBologna launches “eco-friendly” Sundays banning polluting vehicles
The environmentally-friendly Sundays started in Bologna on 25 November, stopping the circulation of the most pollution vehicles. The initiative covers the city of Bologna, Imola and the urban aggl...
Read moreCity in New Jersey gives lessons on Autogas bus adoption
Randolph Township is one of only two cities in the state of New Jersey to employ Autogas buses. Although these “greener and cleaner” buses are common in neighbouring New York and Pennsylvania,...
Read moreOpel triples the production of Autogas vehicles in Spain in five years
Opel has sold 333% more cars powered by LPG in the first ten months of 2018 compared to the same period of last year. In total, the automaker has registered in Spain 3,720 vehicles until October,...
Read moreEco-friendly fleet in Ohio is recognised for switching to Autogas
Public transit agency Laketran has been designated as an Ohio Green Fleet by Clean Fuels Ohio’s state-wide programme, after introducing Autogas vehicles to its fleet. This programme recognises f...
Read moreUK extends duty rate benefit for alternative road fuels to 2032
The UK Autumn Budget, delivered on October 30, announced that “the government will maintain the difference between alternative and main road fuel duty rates until 2032 to support the decarbonisa...
Read moreDutch industry joins forces to promote Autogas adoption
On 9 October, the Court of Appeal in The Hague ruled that the state is not doing enough to combat climate change and has instructed the government to take measures to ensure that CO2 emissions hav...
Read moreSpanish municipality offers 75% tax discount to less polluting vehicles
Castellón city council has approved the modification of the Fiscal Regulatory Ordinance for the Tax on Motor Vehicles for 2019, allowing bonuses of 75% of the tax rate to those vehicles labelled...
Read morePennsylvania supports transition to alternative fuel vehicles
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $2.6 million in grant funding to municipalities and businesses state-wide for 16 clean energy vehicle projects t...
Read moreAutogas gains momentum in Ghana
Following the recent adjustment in fuel prices in the country, Ghanaians are seeking new alternatives to the use of gasoline and diesel. In this regard, a new collaboration is urging private and p...
Read moreUnited States: Georgia school district plans to deploy a 100% Autogas fleet
The Bartow County School Board, in the state of Georgia, has decided to convert the school system's bus fleet to Autogas, after approving the purchase of new 72-passenger LPG-powered vehicles thro...
Read moreNew study compares Autogas with other alternative fuels in Spain
The Spanish Association of LPG Operators (AOGLP) has presented the "Technological and market study of alternative fuels in Spain and Europe", prepared by the consultancy Applus + Idiada, which est...
Read moreLPG consumption expected to boost in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's LPG consumption is expected to reach 1 million MT in 2018, up 53% year on year on increased demand from the transport household and commercial sectors. Favourable government policies,...
Read moreCalifornia roadshow will demo first near-zero emission LPG engine
ROUSH CleanTech is hosting a 2018 California Roadshow to demonstrate the company’s new 0.02g ultra-low NOx Autogas engine, available to Californian fleets. The event includes a Ride & Drive...
Read moreUK celebrates first “green” week to raise awareness on climate change
Working in partnership with business and civil society, the government’s Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy celebrated the first ever Green GB Week – an annual week desi...
Read moreNorthern French territory plans to renew fleet with alternative fuel vehicles
The departmental Council of Mayenne will renew its fleet and promote the purchase of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including Autogas. On 1 October, the administration unanimously approved...
Read moreEnergy and automotive firms unveil Chile’s first Autogas vehicle for private use
Renault Chile and Gasco have joined forces to launch the only LPG-powered vehicle for private use in the country: the Renault Symbol LPG. According to the companies, this alliance reinforces the n...
Read moreUnited States: Indiana government offers LPG grants
The Indiana Office of Energy Development (OED) recently announced applications are being accepted for the Indiana Autogas Propane School Bus Grant programme. The goal of the grant is to increase p...
Read moreMadrid approves new Sustainable Mobility Ordinance
Madrid City Council has approve a new Sustainable Mobility Ordinance that will change the way residents move around public spaces. The new measure includes more severe restrictions on traffic, all...
Read moreJamaican prime minister praises Autogas initiatives
GB Energy Jamaica is preparing for a full Autogas roll-out that at its Texaco network in partnership with Jamaican start-up Tecnigas, which specialises in LPG vehicle conversion as well as the dis...
Read moreU.S. Department of Transportation helps cut emissions from public transport
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao announced that the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) will award $366.2 million in grants to improve the safety and reliability of America’s bus sy...
Read moreBangladesh minister supports Autogas development in the country
State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid showed its support and commitment to the Autogas sector by inaugurating a new LPG refuelling station in Motijheel, Dhaka city. Inaugurating the...
Read moreLPG-powered racing car launched at Paris Motor Show
Italian company Tecno has recently launched the Tecno Montecarlo Nanni Galli Ecoracing powered by LPG and featuring an Alfa Romeo V8 503 horse power (HP) engine. The official premier of the racing...
Read moreAlternative fuel fleets in Tennessee prevent nearly 600 tonnes of CO2 annually
Tennessee Clean Fuels (TNCleanFuels) inducted six new fleets into the “Tennessee Green Fleets” Certification Programme. Using alternative fuels like Autogas, the newly certified fleets have pr...
Read moreAutogas conversions increase in north-eastern Argentina
With gasoline increasing practically every week in Argentina, drivers are looking for alternatives to lower costs. A litre of Autogas costs half as much as gasoline, so this alternative fuel is on...
Read moreU.S. school will save $15,000 in annual fuel costs with Autogas bus fleet
Township High School District 211 has added new Autogas buses to its fleet for the 2018-19 school year. The vehicles, Blue Bird Vision Propane Type C, reduce operating costs and help the school di...
Read moreItalian motorway launches alternative fuel mobility plan
The Board of Directors of Autostrada del Brennero (Brennero motorway - A22) approved a plan for sustainable mobility, part of the plan implementing the DAFI Directive (Deployment of Alternative Fu...
Read moreAutogas market gains momentum in Russia
The increase in retail gasoline prices in Russia has made many drivers look for more economic alternative fuels, including Autogas, and has helped LPG producers boost sales and reach a record price in...
Read morePennsylvania offers rebate to help acquire alternative fuel vehicles
Pennsylvania residents who drive an alternative fuel vehicle could be eligible for a rebate of up to $2,000 from the state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The initiative includes veh...
Read moreAutogas vehicles arrive in Jamaica
Fuel supplier Massy Gas Products Jamaica Limited, under the brand GasProm, and Excel Motors are partnering to promote the adoption of LPG as an alternative fuel for vehicles, which will help Jamai...
Read moreExperts encourage Autogas adoption in Chile
In order to present and discuss the different challenges and benefits of using LPG as a fuel for transport, the first seminar ‘Gas in Transportation: Available Energy Today, Ready for Tomorrow...
Read moreGrowing network of Autogas refuelling locations in Canada
There is a growing network of Autogas refuelling locations in Canada, with already 2,200 stations today, thanks in part to the availability of interactive, safe and easy-to-use refuelling dispense...
Read moreBajaj Auto will expand alternative fuel vehicles production capacity
Bajaj Auto plans to expand its 3-wheeler and quadricycle capacity to one million per year, following the government's decision to exempt vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including Autogas, f...
Read moreLouisiana schools get funds to buy Autogas buses through VW settlement
Public school districts in East Baton Rouge and Lafayette parishes are among those qualifying for discounts on 142 cleaner-burning buses as part of a court settlement. Auto manufacturer Volkswagen...
Read moreItaly: Como bans diesel and speeds up transition to clean fuels
The Region of Lombardy has decided to extend restrictions for Euro 0 petrol and diesel vehicles and Euro 1 and 2 diesel vehicles throughout the year. The prohibition will be in effect from Monday...
Read moreIndian energy company raises funds to invest in Autogas refuelling network
Confidence Petroleum India has raised ₹78 crore (over 11 million dollars) through private placement, to develop the LPG refuelling network in India. Welcoming the new investors on, Nitin Khara,...
Read moreNew Spanish partnership promotes LPG vehicle conversions
Spanish bank Cetelem offers a new financing line "for the transformation of engines," giving credit to convert vehicles to LPG. This is the result of an agreement between Cetelem, subsidiary of BN...
Read moreUnited States: first Autogas school buses with ultra-low NOx engine
Certified by both the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) at 0.02 g/bhp-hr, Blue Bird’s Vision Autogas buses are now available with an optional u...
Read moreMexican taxi drivers switch to alternative fuels
Around 25% of taxi drivers in Aguascalientes have stopped using expensive gasoline and switched to other more economic and sustainable fuels, such as Autogas and CNG, in order to reduce operating...
Read moreMore Autogas vehicles running in Kazakhstan’s streets
Some 89,592 vehicles with installed LPG conversion kits were registered by the Interior Ministry of Kazakhstan in the first half of 2018. This is 44.5% more compared to the same period last year,...
Read moreUnited States: an Autogas bus is part of educational programmes in Indiana
To help celebrate its 20th year, Indiana-based Dunes Learning Centre now has its own clean fuel bus for use in transporting students participating in its environmental education programmes at the...
Read moreNew alternative fuel three-wheelers available in India
Piaggio Vehicles, the wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian manufacturer Piaggio Group, has launched a new series of the Ape three-wheelers in Autogas and CNG versions, now available in the domestic...
Read moreSpain: Autogas vehicle sales increase fivefold in the first semester
The registrations of vehicles powered by LPG have increased fivefold in the first semester of 2018 compared to the same period of the previous year, reaching 7,638 commercialised vehicles. The Aut...
Read moreUSA: Chicago coalition promotes benefits of Autogas adoption
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, along with the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), is hosting an event on 2 August dedicated to promote the advantages of LPG-powered vehicles...
Read moreNortheast Italian region offers incentives to environmentally friendly vehicles
Though an agreement signed with the Chambers of Commerce of Pordenone, Udine and Venezia Giulia, the Region of Friuli Venezia Giulia (FVG) has approved bonuses of up to 5,000 Euros to replace old...
Read moreUSA: New Autogas dispensing units available in the market
Michigan-based company IPS has obtained UL certification for its retail and commercial line of Gasboy Autogas dispensing units. UL is a global safety consulting and certification company These...
Read moreFirst LPG-powered truck hits Argentina’s streets
Raul Persoaglia, owner of Sifer, the company that has built five of the six Autogas refuelling stations currently in operation in Argentina, as well as a network of dedicated conversion workshops,...
Read moreSpain: Castilla-La Mancha allocates 500,000 Euros to boost transition to clean fuels
The regional government of Castilla-La Mancha plans to allocate 500,000 Euros in aid for the acquisition of less polluting vehicles and the conversion of conventional engines to greener fuels, inc...
Read moreAutogas shuttle service increases tourist riders in north-eastern U.S.
From the beginning of their season, 23 June to 3 July, Island Explorer Autogas buses have carried 66,276 passengers around Mount Desert Island, the largest island off the coast of Maine, including...
Read moreUPS releases report showing strong growth in alternative fuel adoption
With a fleet of 119,000 vehicles, 2,500 operating facilities and 10.5 million customers served every day around the world, UPS is undergoing a transformation to boost its credentials even further....
Read moreUK launches new strategy to boost low emission vehicles
The government has confirmed its ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra low emission by 2030. The proposals are outlined in the Road to Zero Strategy, which sets out plans to enable...
Read morePhilippine government organises forum to promote greener fuels
The Department of Energy (DOE) in collaboration with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) held a forum on Alternative Fuels and Emerging Technologies (AFET) in Cebu. The forum was attended by h...
Read moreSpanish local authority achieves great savings with new Autogas fleet
Spanish municipal public company Gestión y Servicios de Paterna (GESPA) is replacing its old vehicles with new cars that will run on LPG instead of traditional fuels such as diesel or gasoline....
Read moreAutogas vehicle trials during UK Clean Air Day
Councils, businesses and fleets around the United Kingdom were invited to experience the environmental benefits, convenience and cost saving opportunity of running their vehicles on LPG as part of...
Read moreU.S. national centre offers Autogas training
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC), with support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), held a three-day Autogas training expo in Florida, giving technic...
Read moreArgentina: workers’ union of refuelling stations forecasts Autogas expansion
The head of the SUOES Trade Union (workers’ union of refuelling stations in north-western Argentina), Victor Menendez, stressed that they are hopeful and with great expectation due to the openin...
Read moreTexas school transport officials learn the benefits of Autogas buses
The Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT) Expo & Conference took place last week, and was attended by the Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), which took the chance to connect with 75...
Read moreFiat delivers Autogas cars to Uber and Cabify
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) and Leasys Spain, car renting company owned by FCA Bank Group, have signed an agreement to deliver a fleet of 1,000 low emissions Autogas vehicles to Uber and Cabif...
Read moreExhibition of Autogas vehicles takes place in the centre of Madrid
From 15 to 17 June, Autogas vehicles and technologies were exhibited on the Plaza de Colon in Madrid, to raise the awareness of the general public on the latest developments in terms of sustainabl...
Read moreUK Clean Air Day features Autogas
Co-ordinated by Global Action Plan, this year’s Clean Air Day aims to build awareness about how air quality affects people health, especially in young children and those with heart and lung prob...
Read moreIndian government approves new quadricycle category, available in LPG version
The Indian Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has given green signal to the Qute quadricycle, a new quadricycle vehicle category developed by Bajaj Auto. The vehicle will be available...
Read moreIndiana Energy Office helps school switch from diesel to Autogas buses
The Carmel Clay School District (CCSD) has received a $50,000 grant from the Indiana Office of Energy Development and U.S. Department of Energy, which will help increase the number of LPG-powered...
Read moreEuropean Regional Development Fund supports alternative fuel adoption in Spain
The Spanish Castilla-La Mancha Council of Economy, Business and Employment has announced a new public aid (Order 75/2018), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund, aimed at improving...
Read moreSpanish driving schools speed up transition to Autogas
The restrictions on road traffic in Spanish cities due to episodes of high pollution and the economic crisis effects on car registrations have drawn a difficult outlook for the driving school sect...
Read moreUnited States: Autogas growth is steady over 2017
According to data by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), 2017 saw 13,045 Autogas fleet vehicles sold, mainly heavy-duty vehicles. The new vehicles annually consume 36.8 million ga...
Read moreHonduras: 7,500 taxis were already converted to Autogas
The Honduran Institute of Land Transportation (IHTT) reported that so far more than 7,500 taxis were modified from the conventional fuel system to operate on Autogas, thanks to the Government’s...
Read moreItalian regional council offers incentives to switch to alternative fuel vehicles
After promoting the initiative in 2017, the Regional Council of Veneto has proposed a call for bids in 2018 for those who decide to buy new vehicles and scrap their old polluting cars. "After h...
Read moreTexas announces new rebate for clean fuel light duty vehicle adoption
The Texas Light-Duty Motor Vehicle Purchase or Lease Incentive Programme (LDPLIP) will provide rebate incentives state-wide to persons who purchase or lease an eligible new light-duty motor vehicl...
Read moreAutogas gains momentum in Monaco
The AEGPL Congress 2018 will showcase a variety of LPG-powered cars from May 31st to June 1st. The Autogas Village will give participants and visitors not only the opportunity to familiarise them...
Read moreAutogas school bus registrations in the U.S. increase by nearly 700% since 2012
New Autogas school bus registrations for 2017 reached 2,430, pushing the total number of Autogas school buses currently in operation at public and private school districts nationwide to the brink...
Read morePakistan Government allows construction of 150 Autogas stations
Pakistan Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has granted licenses for the construction of over 150 Autogas refuelling stations. This initiative is in line with government’s policy to reduce...
Read moreAlgeria supports the conversion of 50,000 taxis to Autogas
Algeria’s Ministry of Energy and Transport has signed an agreement to equip 50,000 taxis with LPG kits, which is “an opportunity never granted in Arab or even European countries,” according...
Read moreUK Treasury encourages van drivers to switch to green fuels
Exchequer Secretary Robert Jenrick unveiled further plans to clamp down on pollution in urban areas. The government has launched a consultation on vehicle excise duty for vans so drivers can be in...
Read moreU.S. grocery company deploys 600 Autogas delivery trucks this year
Schwan’s Home Service, Inc., has recently deployed 200 Ford E-450 cutaways powered by LPG, with plans to lease an additional 400 units by the end of 2018, totalling 600 vehicles. “Total cost o...
Read moreNew Autogas engine receives U.S. agency approval
Agility Fuel Solutions, provider of clean fuel solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has received Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications for its first LPG engine....
Read moreTurkey: LPG-powered fleet lead car registration in March
Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) has recently released a report stating that, at the end of March, the share of Autogas powered cars in Turkey was 38.2% followed by diesel cars with 35.8%...
Read more€ 1,600 grant to help taxis transition to Autogas in the Balearic Islands
Balearic Government and Repsol are encouraging the taxi industry to accelerate the transition to LPG-powered vehicles. The government is offering 800 euros to help drivers purchase or convert thei...
Read moreBangladesh government amends guideline to allow LPG for three-wheelers
The government now wants to amend the four-stroke three-wheeler service guideline to allow the vehicles to use any gas, including Autogas. Under the existing guideline, four-stroke three-wheelers...
Read moreWales unveils Clean Air Zone proposal and boosts alternative fuel truck adoption
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on introducing Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in areas with poor air quality, which could see the most polluting trucks and vans prevented from entering, o...
Read moreIncreasing alternative fuel vehicles on Los Angeles highways
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) launched the Metro ExpressLanes (a programme designed to improve traffic flow and provide enhanced travel options in Los Angeles...
Read morePoland surpasses 3 million LPG-powered vehicles in 2017
According to the latest data, 2017 closed with 3,082,000 vehicles running on LPG, an increase of 105,000 cars year-over-year. It is worth mentioning that about 54% of all passenger cars in Poland...
Read moreU.S. bus dealer encourages Autogas adoption
Rick Murphy at Wisconsin Bus Sales wanted to spread the news about North Crawford School District’s successful adoption of Autogas buses. Working with ROUSH CleanTech (LPG system supplier) and B...
Read moreUK energy company suggests LPG conversion to keep in business while cutting emissions
British company Calor UK is analysing how transport firms can help improve air quality on the UK’s roads and addressing the potential costs involved with updating road transport fleets to meet s...
Read moreChilean vehicle fleet speeds up transition to Autogas
With buses and taxis covering more than 200 kilometres a day in the country’s capital city Santiago de Chile and recent increases in gasoline cost, more fleet operators are turning to a more eco...
Read moreNigerian industry joins forces to promote Autogas vehicles
Doowegas and THLD GROUP are ready to boost Autogas vehicles conversion, sales and training centres across the country, as both companies have signed a collaboration agreement to promote LPG in tra...
Read moreNew study shows LPG lower production footprint in Qatar
Independent researcher Eric Johnson has recently published an article on Oil & Gas Journal about carbon footprints of LPG and other fuels produced in Qatar and shipped to Europe. This is the m...
Read moreBetter awareness on clean fuel vehicles needed to phase-out of petrol and diesel
While the UK government has set a deadline for the end of the sale of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles by 2040, the Joint Air Quality Committee, comprising Members of Parliament (M...
Read moreLPG refuelling network expands in North America
Superior Energy Systems has installed its 1,000th Autogas dispenser and now has units located in all 50 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces. The milestone took place at Blossman’s Autogas Re...
Read moreBioLPG is introduced into the UK market
Calor has become the first energy company to supply BioLPG across Britain. BioLPG is Calor’s first renewable product offering that sees the company commit to reducing its carbon footprint and to...
Read moreArgentina: legislators seek to update bill to promote Autogas
Members of the Argentine Chamber of Deputies seek to present an initiative that favours the conversion of vehicles to LPG as well as the distribution of the fuel throughout the country, as an atte...
Read moreSpanish government allocates over € 16 million to new alternative fuel plan
Along with the Secretary of Energy, the Spanish Ministry of Economy, Industry and Competitiveness plans to launch a programme to promote alternative energy vehicles, called VEA (Vehicles of Altern...
Read moreAutogas vehicles go mainstream with new California certification
ROUSH CleanTech is the first Autogas fuel system manufacturer to receive the California Air Resources Board (CARB) heavy duty-onboard diagnostics (HD-OBD) certification for all its engines. Until...
Read moreGeneral Motors LPG converted trucks displayed in Indianapolis
Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) showcased modified alternative fuel General Motors vehicles at the NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Indiana in March. PSI featured two modified GM ve...
Read moreUK Clean Air Fund supports retrofitting of vans and taxis to Autogas
The UK’s new Clean Air Fund aims at supporting local authorities, individuals and businesses affected by local nitrogen dioxide plans. It includes some measures such as support for upgrading to...
Read moreGovernment taxis conversion support scheme in Honduras achieves success
According to data from the Honduran Institute of Road Transport (IHTT), more than 250 taxi owners and drivers have converted their vehicles to Autogas in the country so far this year, thanks to th...
Read moreUniform Services Company switches to Autogas in Pennsylvania
Funded through the Pennsylvania State’s Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG), Paris uniform services just completed the conversion of delivery trucks from gasoline to Autogas. Now, nearly...
Read moreUnited States: Autogas direct injection system available for the 2018 Ford F-150
As more new models move toward Port Fuel Direct Injection (PFDI) engines, Alliance AutoGas (AAG) has engineered Autogas PFDI conversion systems for the 2018 Ford F-150 in two engine choices: 3.3 L...
Read moreAlgeria speeds up transition to Autogas vehicles
The National Agency for the Promotion and Rationalisation of Energy Use (Aprue) has launched a 2018-2021 conversion programme to transform about 500,000 vehicles to LPG, allowing a net saving of $...
Read moreSpanish food company switches fleet to alternative fuels
As part of its 2017-2019 green strategy’s commitment to economic, social and environmental sustainability, Mercamadrid S.A. is promoting the gradual replacement of the use of polluting fuels and...
Read moreNew LPG-powered commercial vehicles arrive in the Philippines
Operating under local distributor Gazelle Motors Corporation, a subsidiary of Eastern Petroleum Group, Russian manufacturer GAZ will be selling their line of Gazelle Next commercial vans and mini-...
Read moreU.S. major beer distributor rolls out Autogas delivery trucks
Southern Eagle Distributing, one of the oldest continual Anheuser-Busch distributorships in the United States, has purchased Autogas vehicles to reduce both emissions and fuel costs. The trucks wi...
Read moreGermany: Fiat bets on Autogas as an alternative to diesel
In a context of driving bans for diesel-powered vehicles, Fiat is offering Autogas vehicles as a sustainable alternative. Two additional models are now available in LPG version: the Fiat Panda and...
Read moreTest drive of high-performing LPG vehicle at the 2018 Work Truck Show
Autogas vehicles will be featured at the 2018 NTEA Work Truck Show on 6-7 March in Indianapolis. As part of the “Ride and Drive”, a firsthand experience to know the latest advanced technologie...
Read moreItalian Autogas market keeps growing with 95,000 OEM registrations
New Autogas statistics were released for the Italian market, which show that the first 9 months of 2017 have registered 95,000 OEM registrations (+25,7% compared to the same period of 2016) and ne...
Read moreMore driving miles for Autogas taxis in the UK
If a taxi is converted to run on Autogas in London, it receives an additional 5 years life extension of its operational licence, according to a scheme established by Transport for London. Thus the...
Read moreAutogas refuelling infrastructure expands in Ukraine
SOCAR Energy Ukraine, subsidiary of Azerbaijan’s state oil company SOCAR in Ukraine, increased the coverage of its filling stations with dispensers for the sale of Autogas in Ukraine last year....
Read moreNew Bipartisan Budget Act extends alternative fuel credits
The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, H.R.1892, passed the U.S. Senate by a vote of 71–28 and the House of Representatives, 240–186. President Donald Trump has already signed the bill. The 640-pa...
Read moreNew Texas funding will help acquire Autogas school buses
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) just announced $6.2 million funding under their newly expanded Clean School Bus Programme. The Clean School Bus Programme open now will provide...
Read moreNew platform offers smart Autogas refuelling in South Korea
South Korea’s LPG importer E1 Corp. has launched a pilot service of its connected car commerce platform that authorises digital identification to vehicles to allow drivers to use their cars as a...
Read moreNew car sharing platform Wible offers clean fuel vehicles in Madrid
Repsol and Kia announced a car sharing service for Europe and the first European city chosen for its implementation is Madrid. The new platform is called Wible and will start operating in the seco...
Read moreYale University fleet switches to alternative fuel vehicles
The Yale Fleet — a group of official University vehicles that are registered in Connecticut — now boasts 77 alternative-fuel vehicles, including LPG-powered transit buses and facilities trucks...
Read moreUK report highlights environmental benefits of deploying Autogas vans
Poor air quality in cities has been estimated to lead to over 40,000 premature deaths in the United Kingdom each year. The Government sees clean air as essential for making sure the UK is a health...
Read moreUnited States: Tennessee unveils new alternative fuel programme
On 11 January, 2018, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s (TDEC) Office of Energy Programmes (OEP) released the application materials for a second round of the Tennessee Natura...
Read moreSpanish companies renew alliance featuring Autogas adoption
CICAR-Cabrera Medina and DISA have renewed their strategic collaboration within the framework of the International Tourism Fair in Madrid (FITUR). One of the aspects of the collaboration has allow...
Read moreGovernment of Malta allocates €1.8 million to promote alternative fuel vehicles
A total of €1.8 million has been allocated by the government to cover various schemes aimed at incentivising drivers to opt for less polluting fuels, including Autogas, Transport Minister Ian Bo...
Read moreTransit agency in Midwestern U.S. switch fleet to Autogas
As Dial-a-Ride ridership continues to grow alongside Lake County’s aging population, Laketran is aggressively trying to find ways to make the service more efficient. One of those strategies is t...
Read moreFrance offers incentives to help acquire Autogas vehicles
Since January 2018, the Government is offering financial aid to help drivers switch from old polluting vehicles to new or used “clean” cars emitting less than 130g CO2/km, including Autogas. W...
Read moreNew Autogas school buses will hit Alabama’s streets this year
IC Bus will deliver 44 CE Series school buses to Franklin County Schools in Alabama, powered by an 8.8-litre LPG engine from Power Solutions International (PSI). Purpose-built for the school bus i...
Read moreCities in India plan to replace diesel with Autogas auto-rickshaws
About 24,000 auto-rickshaws with two stroke engines will lose their permits to run in Bangalore (capital of India’s southern Karnataka state) because of their high emissions. Since India has imp...
Read moreAutogas version of the Opel Crossland X now available in Spain
The new Autogas Opel Crossland X was just launched in the Spanish market. This way, the automaker strengthens its commitment to LPG use to offer its customers a clean and affordable option for sus...
Read moreSri Lanka approves the construction of 500 new Autogas stations
Beximco Petroleum has received the approval to build 500 Autogas stations and 25 workshops across Sri Lanka. The company has been given the green light from the country’s Energy and Mineral Reso...
Read moreScotland’s new energy strategy address alternative fuel adoption
The Scottish Government’s new energy strategy, published on 20 December 2017, sets ambitious new targets to reduce emissions from transport and heat sectors. Importantly, the strategy recognises...
Read moreUnited States: Ohio offers grants to accelerate transition to clean fuel trucks
A new grant from Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will assist owners of diesel- or gasoline-powered class 7 and 8 vehicles (trucks and buses weighing at least 26,000 pounds) to convert o...
Read moreMalta expands Autogas refuelling infrastructure
Malta continues to expand the supply of Autogas with the recently opened Liquigas Malta station in Mellieħa. Around 2,000 vehicles have been converted from petrol to LPG since the launch of Autog...
Read moreBritish Autogas taxi project receives awards
The NOx Reduction Champions Project – a partnership between Birmingham City Council, Autogas Ltd, Harborne Garage in Selly Oak, Element Energy and VRS – has won the Local Authority and Public...
Read moreU.S. LPG industry asks more clean fuel credits to boost job and economic growth
National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) along with over 300 organisations representing users, retailers, customers, fleet managers, utilities, and producers of clean alternative fuels, including A...
Read moreChina encourages alternative fuel adoption to cut emissions
China plans to tighten control over pollutant emissions from new vehicles. A recently revised policy demands stricter emission limits to be gradually placed on carbon monoxide, total hydrocarbons,...
Read moreSpanish Autogas market closed 2017 with 8,000 new vehicles
During 2017 Autogas market registered nearly 4,000 registrations, 4,000 conversions and a historic increase in Autogas consumption. According to the Spanish association Cluster Autogas, LPG is exp...
Read moreNestlé bets on Autogas with 30% of its North American fleet running on this fuel
Nestlé Waters North America has deployed more than 400 additional medium-duty ReadyRefresh℠ by Nestlé® beverage delivery trucks fuelled by Autogas. The company now operates nearly 600 of thes...
Read moreGerman Member of Parliament supports wider Autogas adoption
Klaus Voussem, spokesman for transport policy of the CDU parliamentary group in North Rhine-Westphalia, has referred to LPG as an alternative fuel solution to for cleaner transport without comprom...
Read moreOpel supports Spanish MOVALT Plan with its Autogas lineup
In the wake of the recently launched MOVALT Plan, Opel offers customers buying any model of the Opel bi-fuel Autogas lineup a special discount of 1,000 euros. The Spanish Government has launched a...
Read moreCanadian agency approves sales of new line of Autogas dispensers
Measurement Canada, the agency of innovation, science and economic development, has officially approved a new line of Autogas dispensers for retail sale, manufactured by Superior Energy Systems. T...
Read moreNew Autogas centre in Australia asked to convert 100 hybrid taxis
A new Autogas Centre of Excellence has opened in Victoria to meet the future needs of Australian drivers, after a study from ABMARC (Australian technical consulting and engineering service provide...
Read moreNew 12-litre Autogas engine for trucks under development
Omnitek Engineering Corp. is developing a heavy-duty 12-litre LPG engine for Class 8 trucks, which will be certified under Euro 6 emissions standards. The engine is targeted for regions and countr...
Read moreBeijing plans to replace all its taxis with alternative fuel vehicles
Beijing is aiming to gradually replace its petrol-powered taxis with alternative fuel vehicles to help reduce air pollution starting from this year. The plan is contained in a discussion document on...
Read moreFirst LPG-powered truck fleet hit Chilean streets
Energy company Gasco and authorised dealer Kaufmann have signed a commercial agreement to deploy Chile’s first trucks powered by Autogas. This is also the first Freightliner S2G truck fleet in Lat...
Read moreGrowing Algerian market orders 40,000 new Autogas fuel systems
Algeria is experiencing a growing market for Autogas and state-owned National Company for Petroleum Products Marketing and Distribution (NAFTAL) has recently ordered 40,000 LPG sequential injection...
Read moreNew LPG range extender allows electric vehicles to run up to 250 miles
UK’s supplier of LPG has unveiled a new LPG range extender for electric delivery vehicles in partnership with Dutch electrification specialist EMOSS. The new truck made its debut on 7 November at...
Read morePhilippine government unveils new alternative fuels project
The Department of Energy (DOE) in cooperation with the Philippine Information Agency (PIA) presented the government’s Alternative Fuels Programme in the province of Bohol. It will promote the adop...
Read moreSpanish car sharing company expands its green fleet with Autogas vehicles
Respiro car sharing company is reinforcing its commitment to clean fuels and sustainability with the addition of LPG Fiat 500 cars to its fleet. It means lowering the company’s environmental footp...
Read moreState of Tennessee issues new round for clean fuels grant programme
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation’s Office of Energy Programs (TDEC OEP) will issue a second round of funding under the Tennessee Natural Gas and Propane Vehicle Grant Programme...
Read moreCommunity of Madrid promotes wider adoption of Autogas
The Community of Madrid is working on the development of different measures to promote the use of Autogas as an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional fuels, and will help build LPG ref...
Read moreMadrid taxi operators can now drive the SsangYong XLV LPG
The Autogas bi-fuel version of the SsangYong XLV G16 has been homologated to operate as a taxi in Madrid, offering a new clean mobility solution to this transport mode. With this addition, the South...
Read moreNew Autogas fuel system available for the 2018 Ford E-350
The Ford E-350 single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel cutaway offers public transit agencies a smaller Autogas vehicle option for servicing routes with fewer customers. The Autogas Ford E-350 cutaway...
Read moreOpel launches Crossland X with Autogas version
Opel announced that its Crossland X is now available with factory-installed LPG version, an especially attractive option for climate-conscious customers who also want to save money in fuel costs. T...
Read moreToyota launches new LPG hybrid taxi
On 23 October, Toyota Motor Corporation has launched the "JPN Taxi," a new Autogas hybrid vehicle, which is now available for order at Toyota dealers all over Japan. The JPN Taxi, assembled at Toyot...
Read moreU.S. training organisation converts hybrid electric car to Autogas
The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) and ICOM North America, manufacturer of Autogas conversion systems, have teamed up to create a one-of-a-kind vehicle and an investment for...
Read moreAutogas vehicles help Philadelphia airport parking fleet reduce costs
Increased operating efficiency and decreased emissions have been two of the many benefits for an off-airport parking company operating buses fuelled with Autogas. Colonial Airport Parking transports...
Read moreChile: Autogas technology conversion set to improve
In Chile, there are at least 20,000 vehicles converted to operate on LPG and 55 refuelling stations offering this fuel. LPG has been available for the automotive segment from 2003, and since then it...
Read moreKorea reinforces transition to alternative fuels to address pollution
South Korea plans to scrap some 2.2 million diesel vehicles by May 2022, before President Moon Jae-In’s term ends. People will be offered incentives to switch to less polluting LPG-powered cars, a...
Read moreNew standards for Autogas vehicles in Germany
As of October 1, 2017, regulations regarding registration of LPG-powered cars in Germany have changed. In order to be granted approval, a driver wishing to register a vehicle will now have to produc...
Read moreSpanish northern city plans to introduce Autogas buses
The City Council of Valladolid is considering the deployment of LPG-powered vehicles in the Auvasa (Autobuses Urbanos de Valladolid) bus fleet. According to the Mayor of Valladolid Óscar Puente, A...
Read moreAbout 3 million Autogas vehicles expected to run in India by 2022
LPG-powered vehicles will cross the 3-million mark in the next five years, according to the industry body Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC). Currently, there are 2.3 million vehicles running on Autoga...
Read moreDominican Republic: improvement of LPG infrastructure announced
The Minister of Industry and Trade Nelson Toca Simó announced that his department is evaluating a plan to unify the selling of both LPG and conventional fuels at the same facilities. Currently, Aut...
Read moreIberian appliance store now offers Autogas Fiat car rental
Worten, an appliance store with locations in Spain and Portugal, has launched a new offer under its Worten Estrena programme. The company’s clients now can drive a Fiat 500 Hybrid Lounge powered b...
Read moreNew European study reveals LPG has the lowest ozone level
The European Transport Research Review (ETRR), a peer-reviewed open access journal publishing original high-quality scholarly research and developments in areas related to transportation science, te...
Read moreNew LPG fuel system for Ford E450 V-10 engine approved in California
ICOM North America (ICOM) received certification from the California Air Resource Board (CARB) on its patented Autogas fuel system for the Ford E450 V-10 engine. As a result, owners and operators of...
Read moreSpanish southern community funds the purchase of Autogas vehicles
The Minister of Employment, Enterprise and Trade, Javier Carnero, announced the 'Smart Grids' initiative, which will help improve quality and energy efficiency in Andalusia municipalities. The aid t...
Read moreAutogas, exempt from vehicle restrictions in Costa Rica
The newly approved traffic regulations, which include stiffer fines for several infractions, and also provisions for cars being ticketed for parking in no-parking areas, also include a benefit for e...
Read moreEuropean Commission’s new stricter emission tests will confirm Autogas benefits
The European Commission has announced that from 1 September 2017, new car models have to pass new and more reliable emissions tests in real driving conditions ("Real Driving Emissions" – RDE) as w...
Read moreFrench giant Total plans to expand LPG infrastructure in India
French oil and gas company Total SA plans to invest in Indian LPG infrastructure, including Autogas distribution network, storage capacity, and import terminals, according to CEO Patrick Pouyanne....
Read moreNew eco-friendly incentive supports diesel replacement in northern Italy
The municipality of Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna Region is supporting the adoption of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including Autogas, CNG, electric and hybrid, with an “eco-bonus” to repl...
Read moreRepsol plans to boost sales of Autogas vehicles in Spain
Repsol and car manufacturer Dacia have signed a collaboration agreement to boost the sales of LPG-powered vehicles of the Renault Group’s brand. The contract was signed by Renault Iberia Director...
Read moreU.S. Energy Department supports deployment of alternative fuel vehicles
The Energy Department (DOE) announced $13.4 million in support of five new cost-shared, community-based projects focused on energy efficient mobility systems including connected and autonomous vehic...
Read moreBritish haulage company pilots Autogas truck and gets huge emission reduction
Lynn Star Haulage and Distribution, a Norfolk-based family-run logistics business, has completed a successful trial involving LPG on one its vehicles. The pilot has resulted in an almost 18% reducti...
Read moreDacia proposes LPG version for its entire portfolio in France
Dacia has launched LPG-powered versions of every one of the six models it markets in France, namely Logan, Sandero, Logan MCV, Duster, Lodgy and Dokker. This solution is ideal for Dacia customers a...
Read moreHonduras government encourages massive Autogas conversion of taxis
The Honduran Institute of Land Transport (IHTT) has begun the massive conversion to LPG of about 500 taxis operating in the northern part of the country, said Commissioner Pyubani Williams. The conv...
Read moreIndia: Autogas sales increased almost 20% in the 2nd quarter of 2017
The sales of Autogas in India have jumped 19% to 97,000 tonnes in the second quarter of 2017 as compared to 81,000 tonnes during the same quarter in the previous year. Compared to the immediate prec...
Read moreNew incentive programme will boost transition to Autogas buses in North America
IC Bus has launched an environmentally friendly grant programme that provides school districts with incentives to add Autogas school buses to their fleets. The initiative will offer qualifying schoo...
Read moreSpanish companies partner to reinforce Autogas use in rental cars
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Car rental company CICAR and energy supplier DISA have signed a commercial agreement to offer drivers renting CICAR’s vehicles a direct discount at DISA and Shell multi-fuel...
Read moreFirst petrol station in Cyprus starts offering LPG
The first petrol station in Cyprus selling Autogas has opened in Nicosia after securing all the necessary licences. The station, owned by oil and gas company Petrolina under Agip brand, is located o...
Read moreIndian industry asks government to lower taxes to push Autogas
Though lower goods and services tax (GST) rates have boosted sales of Autogas, the industry want the fuel to be taxed at 5%, at par with CNG. According to Indian Auto LPG Coalition, a lower GST slab...
Read moreParaguay doubles LPG refuelling points in almost a year
Petróleos Paraguayos (Petropar) doubled the sales points of Autogas, almost a year after its entry into the market, and currently there are a total of 19 refuelling stations qualified for the effec...
Read moreSpanish plan offers discounts of up € 2,750 for the purchase of Autogas vehicles
The 2017 Movea Plan, approved less than a month ago and which offers grants of almost 1.5 million euros for the purchase of Autogas vehicles, will allow drivers interested in acquiring this type of...
Read moreUK Department for Transport is helping drivers switch to cleaner fuels
Changes to driver licensing rules will make it easier for van drivers to switch to low emission technology vehicles, the government announced. Van drivers will be able to operate heavier alternative...
Read moreGovernor of Virginia bets on alternative fuels to power public fleet
Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that 319 state and local government vehicles have been transitioned to alternative fuels, including Autogas, in the Commonwealth. This announcement exceeds the Gov...
Read moreIrish world champion athlete attends race meetings with Autogas car
Multi-gold medal winning Paralympian and World Champion Michael McKillop has now converted his car to Autogas. The conversion was in charge of Irish company Flogas, of which the athlete is brand amb...
Read moreKorea allows general public to purchase Autogas vehicles
LPG-powered recreational vehicles with a seating capacity of five or below will be released for general sale in South Korea after years of being banned in the retail market, with the government look...
Read moreMore than 100 Autogas stations under construction in Bangladesh
The number of LPG refuelling stations across the country is expected to increase tenfold to 120 by the end of 2017 boosted by favourable policy and mounting demand. BM Energy (BD) Ltd has started wo...
Read moreRepsol and Spanish department store partner expanding Autogas refuelling stations
Repsol and El Corte Inglés have signed a collaboration agreement to create Spain’s largest convenience store network at the energy company’s refuelling stations. With this initiative, Repsol wa...
Read moreEU Commission prescribes fuel grade identification
With Directive 2014/94/EU, the European Union decided that dispensers, vehicles and nozzles need to be marked with fuel grade labels to provide clear information about the fuel, including Autogas....
Read moreGermany registers 40% increase in Autogas car registrations
Autogas vehicle registrations in Germany have registered a strong growth in in the first half of 2017, which is seen as a positive trend by the German Association for Liquid Gas (DVFG). According t...
Read moreMexico: Juarez City Council offers discount to boost LPG use
The Municipal Government of Juarez and Tomza Group have signed an agreement to offer a 15% discount in the price of LPG. According to Municipal President Armando Cabada Alvídrez, the initiative wil...
Read moreNew partnership promotes Autogas fleet conversions in Virginia
Phillips Energy, Inc., a fuel related energy provider in Southeastern Virginia, has partnered with regional automotive repair facility Harris Garage, Inc. on Autogas fleet conversion efforts. Workin...
Read moreNigeria company unveils Autogas vehicles
THLD International Logistics Limited, a logistics and energy solution has launched an air-cooled tricycle powered by LPG and converted vehicles to operate on LPG/petrol bi-fuel systems. According t...
Read morePortuguese association launches initiative to encourage Autogas adoption
The Portuguese Association of Petroleum Companies (APETRO) launched a creative initiative to promote the use of LPG in vehicles. The initiative involves an online game, which began last month. In t...
Read moreAutogas undertakes major take-off in Kazakhstan
In 2016, Autogas sales increased by 43%, reaching 457,800 tonnes and 28.9 billion tenge (US$89 million), approximately two times the 2015 number; while gasoline sales fell by 5%, according to The As...
Read moreBangladesh government gives priority to Autogas
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid announced the government has taken initiative to support Autogas adoption. He also said the government has already given approval...
Read moreSpanish green mobility plan allocates over €1,3M to boost Autogas adoption
The Council of Ministers approved a Royal Decree that regulates the granting of aid for the purchase of alternative fuel vehicles (2017 Movea Plan). This initiative is part of the Strategy for the P...
Read moreStrategic alliance will allow optimise LPG technology for school bus market
Thomas Built Buses and Agility Fuel Solutions have formed a partnership to provide innovative, cutting-edge Autogas technologies to the school bus market, including greater reliability, quality, per...
Read moreUPS bets on alternative fuels to cut global ground emissions by 12%
PERC/UPS Gainsville, GA UPS announced aggressive new sustainability objectives to add more vehicles powered by alternative fuels, including Autogas, to its fleet while increasing its reliance on ren...
Read moreWelsh assembly member supports LPG-powered vehicles
Huw Irranca-Davies AM celebrated the National CleanAir Day on 15 June by taking a ride in a new LPG-powered taxi (owned by Autogas Ltd.), which aims to drive an improvement in Wales’ air quality l...
Read moreAlgeria: Autogas consumption expected to increase 30% by 2030
Algeria energy company Naftal has recently embarked on an ambitious programme for the development and modernisation of fuel storage infrastructure and LPG pipeline transport system, aimed at achievi...
Read moreAutogas vehicles now benefit from a 50% bonus in Madrid parking service
The amendments to the Regulated Parking Service (SER) of Madrid, which have been approved last 29 December 2016 at the City Hall plenary session, entered into force this month and incorporate new fe...
Read moreBritish taxi drivers keen to switch to alternative fuels
Behaviour change charity Global Action Plan and LPG fuel supplier Calor have come together the find out the views of the UK’s taxi drivers on the air pollution challenge. The ‘Cabbies for Clean...
Read moreLowest NOx Autogas engine available for medium-duty applications
ROUSH CleanTech has developed the first Autogas engine available in class 4-7 vehicles and Blue Bird Type C school buses certified to the optional low nitrogen oxide (NOx) level .05 g/bhp-hr. These...
Read moreSuzuki Italy adds LPG fuel system to boost alternative fuel portfolio
Suzuki Italia S.p.A. (Suzuki Italy) has chosen the Autogas system from Cherasco-based BRC Gas Equipment (BRC) to expand its bi-fuel product offering. Vehicles in the programme will include the Swift...
Read moreAutogas sales increased in India
The Autogas sector in India closed the fiscal year 2016-17 with an encouraging sales growth of 5% over the last fiscal. Meanwhile, the sales volume growth was about 8.18% in March 2017 as against Ma...
Read moreFirst urban bus combining Autogas and diesel unveiled in Spain
The launching of Spain's first urban bus that features a dual fuel system, combining diesel and LPG, took place in Madrid. This is the result of a collaboration between the Community of Madrid (thro...
Read moreFleets in Chicago saved 26.5 million gallons of petroleum with alternative fuels
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) announced that in 2016 its member fleets displaced nearly 26.5 million gasoline-gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum and reduced greenhouse-gas emiss...
Read moreGermany: Autogas tax reduction extended until 2022
The Finance Committee of the German Bundestag agreed on an extension of the energy tax reduction for Autogas by the end of 2022. "The decision of the Finance Committee sends a clear signal that Auto...
Read moreNew edition of Ecomotion Tour features two Autogas cars
The ALD Ecomotion Tour, organised by ALD Automotive (fleet management and renting company), has celebrated its tenth edition with a fuel reduction of 18%. The event involved 20 brands of car manufac...
Read moreOver 12,000 Autogas school buses operate in U.S. streets
The U.S. Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) unveiled a new online interactive map that displays the number of active school buses in each state that are powered by LPG. Over 700 public...
Read moreIrish fresh produce provider introduces LPG-powered delivery vehicles
In what is a first in Irish agri-business, Total Produce has partnered with Gallagher Brother Haulage to convert a fleet of eight 40ft trucks from conventional diesel fuelled vehicles to Bio-LPG. Th...
Read moreKorean industry asks government to allow Autogas vehicle purchase to public
Autogas vehicles are considered environmentally friendly since they produce much less carbon emissions than conventional combustion engine vehicles. However, the LPG-powered fleet is not growing in K...
Read moreOhio transit agency invests over $1.5M in Autogas fleet and infrastructure
Laketran, the regional public transportation system in Lake County, Ohio, unveiled a new 30,000 gallon Autogas fuelling station and public transit bus fleet making its debut on Laketran’s Dial-a-R...
Read moreSpanish energy company guarantees 1,500 LPG stations by 2020
Jaime Fernández Cuesta, Repsol's LPG executive director, assured that the energy company has a wide network of Autogas stations in Spain, with more than 500 refuelling facilities, which will become...
Read moreU.S. alternative fuel company chooses Autogas to expand business
Agility Fuel Solutions is broadening its product portfolio for global commercial vehicle OEMs by adding complete LPG powertrain system capability. The company has created a new Powertrain Systems bu...
Read moreCEO of Fiat Spain encourages adoption of Autogas vehicles
Fiat Group CEO for Spain and Portugal, Luca Parasacco, believes that Autogas is "the best alternative fuel currently available on the market to reduce transport emissions." The manager compared the...
Read moreIndia: Autogas the best energy solution to improve air quality
Speaking at a conference held in the national capital last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined his government's commitment to combating climate change and curbing emissions, thus highlight...
Read moreSpain: Vigo taxi drivers considering transition to Autogas
The way of moving through cities changes and public transport vehicles are constantly adapting to new realities, while more governments and administrations add alternative fuel technologies to reduc...
Read moreUnited States: Baltimore airport fleets can access Autogas at new refuelling station
Sharp Energy, Inc., propane retailer on the Delmarva Peninsula and subsidiary of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation, has built and put into operation an LPG fuelling station for fleet vehicles located...
Read moreYouth ID using Autogas vehicles as part of their project highlighting youth values around the world
Young people are often characterized by their dynamism, creativity, optimism and capacity of adaption and innovation. However there are very little examples of young leaders under 35 years old who h...
Read moreAutogas taxis facing final trials in London
An LPG powered TX2 Taxi will face a final round of assessment to prove its worth as a low-emission alternative to traditional diesel models. This vehicle has recently completed the penultimate stage...
Read moreGovernment of Korea plans to install 200 alternative fuel stations by 2025
The South Korean government announced it will put in place 200 alternative fuel stations for environmentally friendly vehicles around the nation by 2025. The new facilities will accommodate Autogas,...
Read moreNew licences granted to set up more Autogas stations in Mexico
The Mexican Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), in its Ordinary Session of the Governing Body, granted four fuel dispensing permits at vehicle service stations. Energetics Tepak, Gas Daniel, Imperia...
Read moreNew LPG tank option available in the U.S. for F-450/F-550
ROUSH CleanTech revealed its newest Autogas tank option at the NPGA Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo in Nashville. The 35-usable gallon, single-saddle LPG tank for the Ford F...
Read moreUS: Delaware bus operator announces Autogas fleet expansion and station opening
The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) unveiled the highly anticipated new onsite LPG refuelling station along with plans to increase its existing fleet of Autogas paratransit buses to 130 vehicles....
Read moreAutogas leads the vehicle conversions in Peru
In Peru, LPG remains the most economical option for those who seek an alternative fuel to gasoline. It is estimated that a medium-sized car converted to Autogas saves the motorist around S/ 3.266 (s...
Read moreEmilia-Romagna offers ecobonus to replace diesel-powered commercial fleets
The region of Emilia-Romagna, in northern Italy, will award funds to help micro, small and medium businesses purchase fleets that run on alternative fuels, including Autogas. The aim of the “ecobo...
Read moreFirst bus powered 100% by LPG under development in Spain
Repsol’s Technology Unit, together with the Polytechnic University of Valencia are taking part in a project to develop the first bus completely powered by Autogas for the European market, accordin...
Read moreIndia: new tax rate could boost LPG use in vehicles
Giving a major boost to environment-friendly Autogas, the Indian government has clarified that both domestic and commercial LPG grades will be taxed under a uniform goods and services tax (GST) rate...
Read moreU.S. national park introduces Autogas fleet and opens two refuelling stations
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is going green with a fleet of LPG-powered vehicles. Park officials unveiled six new Ford F-250 crew-cab trucks that have been converted to use Autogas instea...
Read moreFiat offers LPG-powered car at the price of a gasoline one
Despite its many advantages, running a vehicle on Autogas is increasingly rare in France. There are just 262,000 cars running on LPG in the country, compared with 14 million in Europe, mostly in Ita...
Read moreNew Citroen C3 2017 includes Autogas variant
The expected version of the Citroën C3 2017 range with engine adapted for the use of LPG is now available. It is currently offered at a starting price of 15,410 Euros and is already available at Sp...
Read morePennsylvania awards $1.9 million to accelerate transition to clean fuels
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded more than $1.9 million to Pennsylvania schools and businesses for projects using alternative fuels. The Alternative Fuels In...
Read moreSpanish energy company encourages drivers to use Autogas
DISA is encouraging taxi drivers to purchase vehicles powered by LPG in the Canary Islands with the DITAX Plan, an aid programme launched by the company for all drivers and operators who acquire a n...
Read moreSpecialists execute live conversion of a 2017 F-250 in the USA
The Alliance AutoGas (an international network of conversion centres) techs recently performed a step-by-step live conversion of a 2017 Ford F-250 at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, USA. The co...
Read moreAir quality label could boost use of LPG-powered vehicles in France
Autogas has received a key boost thanks to the progressive arrival of the Crit'Air label. Established in Paris since January 2016, this sticker, encouraged by the government, is expected to graduall...
Read moreAutogas vehicle sales increased in the U.S.
Autogas vehicle sales increased by 8% in 2016 compared with 2015 sales figures, according to data compiled by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). Over 14,000 vehicles were sold in 2...
Read moreLatest Autogas vehicles to be highlighted at U.S. Propane Expo
In April, The National Propane Gas Association’s 70th Southeastern Convention & International Propane Expo returns to Music City Centre in Nashville, Tennessee. A highlight of the event, takin...
Read morePeruvian drivers save money with affordable pre-owned Autogas cars
When buying a car, the consumer always looks for the most economical options for his pocket, but at the same time that seek a guarantee on their investment. In Peru, one option is the purchase of a...
Read moreSpain: Catalonia commits to encourage Autogas adoption
Experts, government authorities and industry professionals met in Barcelona to discuss the present and the future of Autogas, within the framework of an event organised by the Government of Cataloni...
Read moreAutogas car take French roads in Alternative Solution Tour
On a journey of more than 2,350 kilometres in 12 days, the Alternative Solution Tour was launched on 12 February with eight students in an Autogas vehicle, as part of a programme in favour of eco-co...
Read moreNew British report urges government to help offset LPG conversions
A new report from the think tank ResPublica has warned that plans to create less polluted cities need to go further if targets to reduce increasing levels of harmful pollutants are to be met. The st...
Read morePennsylvania school district chooses LPG buses to transport students
Greensburg Salem School District is “going green” with the decision to move from diesel-fuelled transport to having its large buses powered by Autogas at the start of the 2017-2018 school year....
Read moreStrategic alliance encourages transition to Autogas in Spain and Portugal
Energy company Repsol and alternative fuel engine converter Ferrosite have signed an agreement in Renedo de Piélagos, Cantabria, under which both will join forces and strategies to develop and boos...
Read moreTurkey: joint campaign to offer Autogas versions of Fiat models
Fiat and Aygaz, LPG distributor in Turkey, recently announced a long-term partnership aiming at increasing consumer choice for brand new LPG cars. Under the Aygaz-Fiat joint campaign, Fiat announced...
Read moreBarcelona offers parking discounts to Autogas vehicles
Barcelona City Council has taken a step further in the implementation of the Urban Mobility Plan and is encouraging the use of Autogas vehicles, which are included in the DGT (General Direction for...
Read moreLPG supercar launched at the 1st International Auto Show in Monaco
The two historic automotive brands Montecarlo Automobile (manufacturer of the Principality of Monaco supercar) and TECNO (Italian automaker which raced in F3, F2 and F1 between 1966 to 1973), after...
Read moreNew Autogas system for Ford engines under production in the U.S.
The new Icom JTGhp® liquid direct injection system for Autogas is in full production at Icom North America’s facility and has already received EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) certifica...
Read moreNew Fiat Tipo with LPG version on sale in Spain
Fiat already has a wide range of models that offer an Autogas version available for purchase and the last member to join this family has been the four-door Fiat Tipo. This sedan operating on Autogas...
Read moreSales of Autogas increase in India
Sales of LPG used for vehicles in India - two, three and four-wheelers- has seen a 16% increase between 1 October and 31 December 2016, according to a report from the Indian Auto LPG Coalition (IAC)...
Read moreSouth Carolina school districts speed up transition to Autogas
In Berkeley and Dorchester counties, the ride to school is a lot smoother and safer. The South Carolina Department of Education has awarded Berkeley County School District (BCSD) and Dorchester Dist...
Read moreAlmost 50% of Spanish drivers willing to switch to Autogas
The 16.93% of Spanish drivers would buy a car powered by Autogas and 48.17% would carry out a conversion of their current vehicle so that it runs with this alternative fuel. These are the main concl...
Read moreCity in Indiana will operate all its bus fleet on Autogas
All of the public transport vehicles in LaPorte will soon run strictly on LPG. The decision is due to the positive results of the existing Autogas vehicles deployment programme in Transporte (La Por...
Read moreMalta transport authority launches scheme for Autogas conversion
Transport Malta, in conjunction with the Ministry for Transport and Infrastructure, is launching various grant schemes to further promote environment friendly vehicles. The schemes aim at reducing e...
Read morePhilippines plans to use LPG to fuel jeepneys
The Department of Energy (DOE) is considering the development of Autogas as an alternative fuel for jeepneys, a popular mean of public transportation in the Philippines. “Our goal is to enhance th...
Read moreState of Delaware offers clean vehicle rebates to improve air quality
The purpose of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Programme is to provide incentives for Delaware inhabitants and businesses to purchase or lease alternative fuel vehicles. This programme encourages the deplo...
Read moreAlgeria supports the conversion of vehicles to Autogas
The financial support promised by the State in 2016 to drivers opting for Autogas will be effective during the first quarter of 2017 and will cover 50% of vehicle conversion costs, as recently revea...
Read moreCatalonia allocates 300,000 euros to help purchase clean fuel vehicles
To address the current high pollution challenge and ensure clean air, the Government of Catalonia has put forward several green initiatives, including the extension of a support programme for the pu...
Read moreCity in Chicago area plans to use Autogas to fuel its police cars
Orland Park is exploring the use of Autogas in city police vehicles. Pending approval by the Village Board, the city will negotiate a contract with Alternative Fuel Supply LLC (AFS) to convert 42 po...
Read moreCyprus extends LPG refuelling network in capital city
Three new licences have been issued by the government, doubling the number of filling stations that provide Autogas in Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. This is a clear step in favour of the emerging...
Read moreKorean government opens Autogas use to wider public
Since January 2017, a revised law came into effect allowing anyone to own a used Autogas car once it has been registered for longer than five years. This is an important change for the South Korean...
Read moreTexas offers Autogas incentives for public fleets
Public fleets in Texas can now take advantage of incentives to help lower their carbon footprint in their communities. The Propane Council of Texas, a non-profit organisation dedicated to educating...
Read moreFrance: new tax benefit for Autogas vehicle fleets
Low-emitting vehicles running on LPG or CNG can be exempted from the Corporate Vehicle Tax (TVS in France) as of 2017. The initiative was proposed by the Senate and adopted together with the 2016 Am...
Read moreItaly: Autogas vehicles excluded from traffic restrictions to stop smog
Between 29 December and 2 January, the Province of Florence banned the circulation of some vehicles in the capital and hinterland municipalities. The anti-smog ordinance involves the municipalities...
Read moreMadrid allows Autogas vehicles to circulate without restrictions
The City of Madrid has activated the protocol of scenario 3 (stricter than scenarios 1 and 2), motivated by episodes of high pollution, which bans the circulation of some vehicles according to the n...
Read morePennsylvania district speeds up shift to green fuels with 50% Autogas school bus fleet
East Stroudsburg Area School District approved the purchase of 52 LPG-powered school buses and vans. "We are moving to convert our bus fleet from diesel to propane," said district Chief Financial Of...
Read moreState of Delaware offers rebates for Autogas vehicles
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control’s (DNREC) Division of Energy & Climate is expanding its popular Clean Vehicle Rebate programme to include rebates for bi-fuel...
Read moreHyundai launches new Grandeur with LPG version in Korea
The 2017 Hyundai Azera (known as Grandeur in the Korean market) went on sale in November and it is available with four engine options, including Autogas, which is currently the only alternative fuel...
Read moreMadrid, Paris, Athens and Mexico City ban diesel and commit to cleaner fuels
Diesel vehicles will be removed from Paris, Mexico City, Madrid and Athens by 2025, as part of unprecedented effort by mayors to improve the quality of local air. This green and pioneering commitmen...
Read moreTurkey: Heavy Duty Vehicles converted for Diesel-LPG Dual Fuel operations
The innovative “Diesel-LPG Dual Fuel Conversion of Heavy-Duty Vehicles” project was developed by Aygaz in cooperation with DPG, a Turkish LPG conversion partner, and is ready for implementation....
Read moreU.S. energy funding helps major bakery deploy Autogas truck fleet
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) facility has deployed a new fleet of delivery vehicles fuelled by emissions-reducing, domestically produced LPG. The new Ford F-59 trucks are partially funded by a grant fro...
Read moreU.S.: Nearly 30 school districts in Michigan operate Autogas buses
Waterford School District (WSD) introduced new school buses fuelled by LPG into its fleet in December, joining almost 30 other school districts in the state of Michigan to operate Autogas buses, an...
Read moreAutogas helps meet Fiji government’s commitment to climate change mitigation
Earlier this year, Fiji has become the first country to ratify the new global warming accord agreed in Paris at the end of 2015. The country’s 50 lawmakers unanimously confirmed the global pact...
Read moreChevrolet and GMC expand clean fuel portfolio with new Autogas models
Chevrolet and GMC are partnering with Power Solutions International, Inc. (PSI) to introduce heavy-duty pickups and full-size vans powered by 6.0-liter V-8 LPG-capable engines starting in the first...
Read moreFrance presents its plan for the development of alternative fuels by 2030
The Ministry of the Environment presented the national framework for action to develop alternative fuels, including Autogas, by 2030. It is subject to public consultation until 14 December 2016. The...
Read moreGovernment in Colombia bets on Autogas
In view of developing the Autogas market in Colombia, the government intends by the end of 2017, to facilitate the supply of LPG to private drivers. During the Latin America LPG Seminar, held in Bu...
Read moreTexas offers incentives to support adoption of LPG in vehicle fleets
The Propane Council of Texas (ProCOT), a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the use of cleaner-burning, domestically produced LPG, is offering incentives through its Propane Autogas: Fue...
Read moreAutogas car, champion in the mountain category at Spanish race
The challenge assumed by the DISA Copi Sport team with the first LPG-powered vehicle in competition has surpassed all expectations with six victories and a record time in the six races. Pilot Enriq...
Read moreCity in Washington converts service fleet to Autogas
The City of Redmond, Washington, has converted its service trucks to run on LPG in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint. The fleet of pickup trucks and vans is primarily used for its parks, cons...
Read moreFlorida school district deploys all LPG-powered school bus fleet
This school year, KIPP Jacksonville Schools deployed its first-ever fleet of school buses to transport students to and from the campus area. With this accomplishment, it is the first 100% Autogas sc...
Read moreNew Euro 6 version of LPG Dacia Duster 1.6 launched in Italy
The Dacia Duster LPG-powered model now features a 1.6 litres engine offering 115 horsepower and meeting Euro 6 standards. The Autogas option of this SUV only costs 500 euros more than the convention...
Read moreNew joint venture will enhance Autogas refuelling solutions in Bangladesh
A new joint venture started its journey to meet the growing demand for liquefied petroleum gas in Bangladesh, including in the automotive sector. Regarding Autogas, the joint project will focus on t...
Read moreBritish firm debuts Euro LPG conversion for large vans
LPG conversion systems for larger vans running with Euro 6 engines are now available in the United Kingdom, and are designed and manufactured by Southampton-based Alternatech Fuel Systems Ltd. Apol...
Read moreChicago area school district goes green with 80% LPG bus fleet
Orland School District 135 partnered with school bus contractor Cook-Illinois Corporation to add 79 Blue Bird Vision Propane buses that will help lower the district's carbon footprint while reducing...
Read moreGerman regulation underlines sustainable contribution of Autogas
The draft of the 38th Ordinance on the Implementation of the Federal Emission Control Act (BImSchV), which covers both the low-emission combustion of the alternative fuel Autogas and the potential o...
Read moreSpanish private sector strengthens commitment towards Autogas
Repsol and SsangYong Spain have signed an important collaboration partnership to promote the adoption of Autogas, the most widely used alternative fuel in the world. The energy company will incorpor...
Read moreUnique Autogas vehicles exhibition at the World LPG Forum
On 15-17 November, a wide range of LPG-powered cars will be exclusively exhibited in the context of the World LPG Forum and AEGPL Congress. It will take place at Firenze Fiera Congress and Exhibitio...
Read moreInnovative LPG/diesel system, a success for heavy duty fleets in the U.K.
The first multipoint and fully sequential LPG/diesel fuel system ever designed is now being manufactured in the United Kingdom. The technology, called Quicksilver AFI, offers a Dual Fuel solution fo...
Read moreMalta new car-sharing service promotes Autogas vehicles adoption
A 24-hour car-sharing service with a minimum fleet of 80 vehicles spread across 33 localities is one of the options being considered by Transport Malta, the regulatory authority for all mode...
Read moreMichigan transit authority rolls out Autogas bus fleet
The recent delivery of LPG vehicles to the Flint, Michigan Mass Transportation Agency signals the largest rollout of Blue Bird Propane Visions for commercial use. According to Flint MTA, the new alt...
Read moreNigeria steps forward with the introduction of LPG-powered cars
LPG for transport is now a reality in the country. The first LPG-powered car was unveiled by Banner Energy, which also distributes the fuel in the country. According to the CEO Nuhu Yakubu, the inno...
Read moreSpanish laundry commits to sustainability adding new Autogas vans
Las Palmas-based laundry El Cardon has converted part of its vehicle fleet to LPG as a major step towards improving air quality in the Island of Fuerteventura (Canary Islands). Autogas is the only p...
Read moreU.S. EPA test on Autogas Ford Transit yields major emission reduction results
In a recent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions test, the Ford Transit showed dramatic reductions of harmful emissions while performing on Autogas when compared to the same engine operat...
Read moreAutogas featured at the Paris Motor Show
From 1 to 16 October 2016, LPG is highlighted at the booth on "Gas Transport Solutions" at the Paris Motor Show. During two weeks, visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about gas vehicles...
Read moreCity in Canary Islands offers a 75% tax discount to alternative fuel vehicles
The Governing Board of the City of Las Palmas approved a modification of the regulatory tax ordinance imposed on motor vehicles, to reduce by 75% the amount of the tax for owners of environmentally...
Read moreLPG-powered Honda Civic ECO model to be launched in Turkey
The new Civic ECO model will be launched this month in Turkey. The new Civic ECO will be fully integrated inside the Honda Turkey factory through a delayed original equipment manufacturer (DOEM) bus...
Read moreNew Autogas bus fleet deployed in San Diego, California
In line with the city Climate Action Plan and to reduce air pollution, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) announced the first of 77 buses powered by LPG have arrived at its Copley Park...
Read moreTexas school district expands LPG-powered bus fleet
Leander Independent School District’s (LISD) school bus fleet is getting greener with the addition of 24 new buses fuelled by Autogas. The school district took out 20 old diesel buses in early Aug...
Read moreAutogas helps UPS achieve sustainable milestone
Last month UPS achieved its goal of driving 1 billion miles in its alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet one year earlier than planned and marked more than 10 years of learning from its “...
Read moreCountries worldwide join to embrace further use of Autogas
A new study covering policies from Australia, France, Germany, Greece, India, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and United States, aims to exp...
Read moreEuropean Mobility Week: free trips in LPG-powered buses in Spain
In the context of the European Mobility Week, trips on LPG powered buses routes were offered free of charge during the “Car Free Day” on 22 September in the city of Valladolid, in the autonomous...
Read moreItalian government approves decree that encourages adoption of alternative fuels
The Council of Ministers approved a decree to implement the EU Directive 2014/94/EU to develop infrastructure for alternative fuels. The purpose of the Directive is to reduce dependence on oil and m...
Read moreNew Autogas dual fuel truck launched at IAA 2016 in Germany
The Ram Truck brand hosts its first-ever display at the IAA Commercial Vehicles Exhibition. The event, taking place on 21-29 September in Hannover, Germany, marks the brand’s debut in the internat...
Read moreUnited States: Oregon sheriff’s office achieves great savings with Autogas fleet
Benton County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) switched its fleet to run on Autogas, and that saved the agency nearly $24,000 in fuel costs in 2015, said Randy Camp, general manager of CoEnergy Propane, th...
Read moreBangladesh government structures the booming Autogas market
The Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources (MPEMR) has received applications for the construction of 1,000 Autogas refuelling stations. The stations may also include conversion workshops an...
Read moreLatest generation Autogas system launched in Romania
Given strict European directives regarding vehicles and fuel utilisation, AGR Autogas Group launched a new product for the automotive LPG market in Romania and indirectly for large fleets seeking to...
Read moreLPG vehicles exhibited at Low Carbon Vehicle show in Millbrook, UK
With recent success in conversion projects, and more than 60 Black Cabs being converted to run on Autogas as part of the ongoing NOx Reduction Champions project in Birmingham, the Autogas industry i...
Read moreTransition to Autogas speeds up in northern Argentina
Drivers in northeast Argentina are looking for alternatives to reduce fuel costs, and conversion to Autogas system is beginning to gain momentum in the region. The initiative is led by the taxi driv...
Read moreU.S. school bus contractor quadruples Autogas fleet and abandons diesel
Cook-Illinois Corporation, the largest family owned and operated school bus contractor in the United States and the sixth largest among all school bus companies nationwide, is quadrupling its curren...
Read moreAutogas tuk-tuks debut in Cambodia’s capital city
Launched in March, EZ Go is the first company in Phnom Penh to operate a commercial fleet of three-wheeled tuk-tuks built to run on LPG. The vehicles are more fuel efficient than standard petrol- or...
Read moreCanadian school district switches entire bus fleet to Autogas
Regina Catholic School Division (RCSD), in partnership with LP3 Transportation Solutions, unveiled its new fleet of 89 Blue Bird propane-powered school buses at École St. Mary. This is the largest...
Read moreEuropean commercial fleet company introduces LPG vehicles
Fraikin, one of the largest commercial vehicle fleet company in Europe providing fleet management and rental solutions, has teamed up with engine conversion specialist Alternatech to offer full serv...
Read moreSpanish holiday car rental goes greener with LPG-powered cars
Goldcar, a company specialised in holiday car rental, has strengthened its Goldcar Blue project, aimed at contributing to the environment, sustainable mobility and reducing air and noise pollution,...
Read moreUnited States: Connecticut school rolls out 150 Autogas buses
The new 149 CE Series buses, manufactured by IC Bus and equipped with the Power Solutions International (PSI) 8.8-liter LP propane engine, will serve the community and families of Waterbury Public S...
Read moreUnited States: transport authority chooses Autogas vans
The Flint Mass Transportation Authority, in the state of Michigan, will be expanding the “Ride to Groceries” service, with the addition of specially equipped Autogas vehicles. The vehicles, whic...
Read moreCommunity of Madrid speeds up transition to Autogas vehicles
The Government will subsidise the conversion of vehicles so they can operate with cheaper and less polluting fuels, such as LPG, through Renove Plans. Each user joining this campaign will receive up...
Read moreFirst Autogas LPG evacuation pump available for tank service
Autogas continues to be a strong choice for commercial fleets as an alternative fuel option. In 2015, 25% of all new school bus sales were LPG-powered variants. Now Blossman Services, Inc. (BSI) has...
Read moreGermany: how to save money on holidays with Autogas
Who begins his/her vacations with an LPG-powered vehicle can also benefit of cheap fuel prices this year. In many popular holiday destinations Autogas drivers refuel for half the price of convention...