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Only in forklifts, classic cars and taxis they converted from TD27's to run in the LEZ.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
Over 50% of european cars are diesel. LPG is only a blip on the radar.
I'd be keen to see any stats you've got on LPG cars vs petrol and diesel.
Since when?;)Quote:
Originally Posted by bee utey
Go and ask anyone who actually drives an lpg vehicle as to torque (think slow burn). As for safety have a bit of a think about tank thickness, tank placement, front and rear auto shutoff solenoids, tanks that can often withstand fire, fully closed refueling. As for emissions go look it up yourself.
Blip my arse.
I assume you are a fanatical diesel driver who has been running an LR at a higher cost than those that run LPG :; missing out on the v8 sound can make people bitter
Huh?Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
I didn't say anything about torque, tank thickness, placement, valves, fire or any of that rubbish.
What are you on about?
You asked for stats. I assumed you meant stats as to what I had posted about safety, torque etc...??? What stats do you mean?
Numbers of cars using each fuel type.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
http://www.thegreencarwebsite.co.uk/...helpful-guide/
Growing all the time too. Massive resources of it...in Oz we export a lot. Way of the future mate.
Cheers
Correct so far, but I do own petrols every now and then.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
My V8 rangie is attempting to bankrupt me, but that's another story. LPG cost here is around $NZ1.60/litre which converts almost exactly to what they pay in the UK. Unleaded around $NZ2.20, high octane another 6-10c/litre.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
Long term I can only see the AU LPG price hitting parity with the rest of the world. That would be ~$AU1.40 at present plus/minus tax adjustment.
No stats about usage in that link.Quote:
Originally Posted by ozscott
This UK report has the interesting data on pages 22-23: http://www.ukpia.com/files/pdf/statsreview2012.pdf
It shows petrol consumption has been declining in the UK since 1990.
It shows diesel consumption has been increasing steadily but hit a peak in 2007 (GFC) and is now recovering to almost that level.
It shows LPG consumption declining since 2006. With a spike in LPG from 2000-2006 due to the london congestion charges (low emissions zone LEZ).
2011 sales in the UK (transport only).
Petrol ~19 billion litres.
Diesel ~25 billion litres.
LPG ~ 190 million litres
Wiki has stats for each country. For some its going up for some down. I lpg goes up to 1.40 petrol and diesel will still be much higher. I can see why you are not pleased with lpg in nz but dont tar us with the same brush matey.
Cheers