Motorists face record diesel prices Jan 2012 - Motorists are facing record diesel prices at the pumps after instability in the Persian Gulf led to an unprecedented rise in wholesale costs. The average price of diesel on UK forecourts hit 141p a litre over the weekend. Experts predict that by the end of January the cost of diesel will top the 143p a litre peak it reached on May 9 last year. Diesel Prices to Hit Record Highs Jan 2012 - RMI Petrol has expressed fears that diesel prices could hit record highs after wholesale costs rose faster and steeper than ever during the holiday period. From December 19 to January 5, diesel prices increased almost 4.50p per litre, while unleaded petrol rose as much as 5p per litre – not including 20% VAT. But the price of a barrel of Oil is still at $110 significantly lower than previous years. Do you still want to help oil companies make huge profits?? If not, seriously consider an LPG conversion Awesome CCG Custom GT supercar on LPG Nov 2011 - The CCG Custom GT Supercar is now available on request with an LPG system. Engines available for this car are both sourced from GM and are either 6.0 or 7.0 liter in displacement. They first one produces 450 and the latter 550 hp. The car can do 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 or 3.3 seconds and equipped with an LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) system the vehicle achieves a racy 300 km/h, ultra-lightweight Low Carbon, cheap to run eco-super sports car. Liberal Democratic Councillor James Barber votes for Autogas Oct 2011 - Liberal Democrat James Barber, Councillor for East Dulwich talks on his web site about the benefits of converting vehicles to run LPG. Faced with London congestion, he accepts that something needs to be done to tackle emissions, commenting on the potential of electricity and hydrogen vehicles but soon settling on LPG as a real tried and tested solution Olympic Torch powered by LPG June 2011 The Olympic Torch was unveiled yesterday by Lord Coe and ex-Olympic gold heptathlete Denise Lewis. The Torch, a gold coloured aluminium frame adorned with a discrete London 2012 logo will be powered by Butane and Propane whilst it makes its 70 day journey around the UK and Ireland before arriving at the Olympic stadium in London. Olympic Torch powered by LPG June 2011 The Olympic Torch was unveiled yesterday by Lord Coe and ex-Olympic gold heptathlete Denise Lewis. The Torch, a gold coloured aluminium frame adorned with a discrete London 2012 logo will be powered by Butane and Propane whilst it makes its 70 day journey around the UK and Ireland before arriving at the Olympic stadium in London. Southern England Fuel prices still high, but Autogas drops June 2011 Petrol litre is £1.39 Diesel litre is £1.42 Autogas litre is £0.74 Broadsheet Newspaper Autogas trial begins May 2011 The Guardian Money trials a LPG system over the next few months and will give regular reports on our progress, with a detailed breakdown on all the running costs. Autogas vehicles stand the "Test of Time" just like diesel counterparts May 2011 This week Autotrader was selling an LPG-converted 2002 Vauxhall Astra with 210,000 miles on the clock for £849, and a 118,000-mile model for £1,450. These show that cars can run to big mileages on gas. There are plenty for sale – everything from Protons to Range Rovers. Parking permit surcharge to force Diesel cars off the UK roads May 2011 Owners of diesel cars face higher charges for annual parking permits in major cities amid growing concern over their effect on air quality. Councils have begun to raise the cost for the vehicles, which were previously considered more environmentally friendly because of lower carbon emissions. A motorist with a typical family diesel faces paying more than £150 a year to park outside his or her home. Cut petrol prices – fill up your car for 75p a litre April 2011 If the big jump in petrol prices has hit your budget hard, why not simply convert your existing model to run on 75p/litre liquefied petroleum gas, and slash your fuel bills by 33%-40%? With petrol prices already nudging £1.37/litre in many towns, garages offering to convert cars to run on LPG are reporting a big increase in inquiries. UKLPG calls on the Chancellor to give Long Term Commitment to LPG Autogas Feb 2011 UKLPG has used its submission to HM Treasury, to highlight the case study of Germany, where in 2006 the government gave a fuel duty commitment until 2018 for LPG and this certainty transformed the market from a few tens of thousands to over a quarter of a million today. LPG Car Users Urged to Join the 40,000 Vehicles on the UKLPG Vehicle Register March 2011 Feb 2011 Launched last September, the UKLPG Vehicle Register is an online central register of vehicles converted to run on LPG autogas. To check a vehicle is registered you simply type in the vehicle registration number you wish to check on .www.drivelpg.co.uk Fuel prices "crippling" March 2011 Ullapool is nearly 2,000 miles from Tripoli but even here you can feel the ripples of revolution. With turmoil in the Middle East forcing up the price of oil, the cost of fuel at the pump is also rising. According to the website www.petrolprices.com a litre of unleaded in Ullapool, in the north west of Scotland, currently costs 139.9p, while diesel is 146.9p - more than 10p higher than in the cities. PetrolPrices.com Natural Gas Vehicles at the Geneva motor show March 2011 NGVA Europe Board member, the Swiss Gasmobil is once again promoting NGVs at the Genva motor show. With natural or biogas fuel and constantly more powerful engines, environmentally friendly driving is gaining efficiency and attractiveness. At the Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13, 2011), the Swiss Natural Gas Association displays a cross-section from the latest range of models on the GASMOBIL stand Petrol might reach £6.50 a gallon Feb 2011 The price of unleaded petrol has hit a new record average of 130p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist. European Natural Gas Highway's Feb 2011 The European Commission’s communication ‘Energy infrastructure priorities for 2020 and beyond — A Blueprint for an integrated European energy network’ (COM(2010) 677 final of 17 November 2010) calls for the need for more "flexible supply, including liquefied (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG)." Petrol might reach £6.50 a gallon Feb 2011 The price of unleaded petrol has hit a new record average of 130p per litre, according to industry analysts Experian Catalist. Petrol prices 'could rise by 5p' by end of March Jan 2011 Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, says the high price of oil and could push petrol prices higher. CNG to provide 20% of road fuel Jan 2011 Jan 2011 Alternative fuels have the potential to gradually replace fossil energy sources and make transport sustainable by 2050, according to a report presented to the European Commission today by the stakeholder expert group on future transport fuels. The EU will need an oil-free and largely CO2-free energy supply for transport by 2050 due to the need to reduce its impact on the environment and concerns about the security of energy supply. Arun Autogas Group, AAG, formed with take-over of Capital Autogas Dec 2010 News of the recent acquisition of London's largest LPG conversion company, Capital Autogas, by the owners of Arun Autogas has reassured fleet operators that Autogas is going from strength to strength. With a combined workforce of 12 and weekly production capability of 18 conversions the sites are seen as able to move towards the quantity and quality production last seen by Vauxhalls Millbrook facility. "OEM quality is what is expected from my teams" James Joyce, MD "attention to detail, will enable us to satisfy customers needs for years & miles to come. Payback time and time again is what can be expected from an LPG conversion from us." Arun Autogas supply 11 LPG Citroen Dispatch vans Nov 2010 Central London household maintenance company Adrem Contracts take delivery of their recent group of LPG ready vans. Over the last three years Arun Autogas have been supplied a number of Autogas / LPG ready vans including Nemos, Berlingos and Dispatchs. Tom Galvin MD, "in all we are very impressed, there have been minor niggles but these have been rapidly rectified." The company is currently considering ordering more for delivery later in the year. Coca-Cola trials Gasrec’s sustainable fuel made from landfill gas Nov 2010 Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd (CCE) is trialling a low-carbon, sustainable fuel made from landfill gas made by British NGVA Europe member, Gasrec, for use in delivery vehicles operating from its Enfield and Sidcup depots. Perfect Storm :- Oil barrel price to RISE even further Oct 2010 Petrol prices are expected to reach an all-time high in the next few weeks as a combination of higher oil prices, raised fuel duty and the blockade of Marseille by French dock workers increase costs at the pumps. UK becomes eighth European country to inject biomethane into the gas grid Oct 2010 After Austria, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland, the UK now becomes the eighth country in Europe injecting biomethane into the national gas grid. The first biomethane to grid project completed in the UK was created by NGVA Europe member CNG Services. At the Thames Water Didcot sewage works site, anaerobic digesters are used as part of the sewage treatment process. Biogas produced at the site undergoes a clean-up and upgrading process using a water wash technology provided by Chesterfield Biogas. Autogas - the third automotive fuel Sept 2010 OEMs and governments are being encouraged to make greater use of LP Gas as a proven and cleaner alternative to petroleum and diesel by the Paris-based World LP Gas Association (WLPGA). It says the use of Autogas has been growing steadily during the past 10 years, with volumes almost doubling. To support this growth, WLPGA formed the Global Automotive Industry Network (GAIN), with Inigo Palacio Prada as its Chairman.