LPG Fueled Smart Car
Lizzie Shupak — September 28, 2007 — Autos
References: smartlpg & trendhunter
Smart lpg is a London-based company that sells new and used smart cars converted to run on LPG fuel. LPG, the acronym for Liquid or Liquified Petroleum Gas, cuts CO2 emissions by 20%, the methane and NOx emissions by 80% and does not produce any particulate emissions. With LPG costing an average 46p/l, 50 to 100% less Vehicle Excise Duty and exemption from the London Congestion Charge exemption, the smart lpg is the perfect solution for urban motorists who seek a financially sound but environmentally responsible transport option.
There are about 4 million LPG-fuelled vehicles in Europe with 140,000 of these on UK roads. With more than 1400 re-fuelling stations nationwide, the majority of pumps installed on traditional forecourts, the infrastructure is in place to make a smart lpg car a practical choice for many.
The smart fortwo lpg has previously been listed by The Independent as the most environmentally friendly car available, and the Guardian very recently placed it second in their ranking of “Top 10 Green Wheelsâ€: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/aug/17/travelandtransport. (Although as it follows the G-Wiz quadricycle, technically it can claim the number 1 car spot!)
How smart is that?!
There are about 4 million LPG-fuelled vehicles in Europe with 140,000 of these on UK roads. With more than 1400 re-fuelling stations nationwide, the majority of pumps installed on traditional forecourts, the infrastructure is in place to make a smart lpg car a practical choice for many.
The smart fortwo lpg has previously been listed by The Independent as the most environmentally friendly car available, and the Guardian very recently placed it second in their ranking of “Top 10 Green Wheelsâ€: http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2007/aug/17/travelandtransport. (Although as it follows the G-Wiz quadricycle, technically it can claim the number 1 car spot!)
How smart is that?!
Trend Themes
1. LPG Conversion - The trend of converting cars to run on LPG fuel presents an opportunity for companies to offer environmentally-friendly but cost-effective transport options.
2. Infrastructure for LPG - The growing infrastructure of LPG refuelling stations can be leveraged to make LPG-fuelled vehicles a practical choice for many.
3. Green Transportation - Companies can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking financial soundness and environmental responsibility in their transportation options.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Companies in the automotive industry can innovate by offering LPG conversion services to appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers.
2. Energy - The growing demand for LPG fuel presents an opportunity for the energy industry to invest in its production and distribution.
3. Transportation - Innovations in transportation can focus on providing cost-effective and environmentally-friendly options, such as LPG-fuelled vehicles and infrastructure.
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