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When the infrastructure is multi-fuel, the car being multi-fuel is a great value. Many years ago, I was driving across Europe with my old petrol car that was c

by mrtksn 5y ago

When the infrastructure is multi-fuel, the car being multi-fuel is a great value. Many years ago, I was driving across Europe with my old petrol car that was converted to use LPG. I like LPG because it's cheaper, the engine makes less noise and it is more environmentally friendly(but it's bad for the car AFAIK, the car was a clunker anyway). What I found out was that in Europe, even within the EU, LPG stations don't have the same popularity everywhere and even if you find one it may have different port, thus you may need an adapter to fit yours. When driving In Austria, I run out of LPG multiple times because the LPG stations were more like novelty, away from the main roads with no guarantees on the working hours. Electric chargers still feel like that. There are many of them but not everywhere and the quality and availability on the spot is non-standart. Petrol stations are actually quite good experiences most of the time. The refuelling experience is very robust and most of the time they will provide you with a WC, a place to rest, a place to wait, a place to eat, a place to shop. Petrol stations at remote places tend to be relaxing, revitalising experiences even when the facilities are not top-notch. Well, at least in Europe. I would love electric infrastructure to catch up and preserve that culture.

TheSpiceIsLife 5y ago
LPG is becoming progressively less common in Australia, this article[1] focuses on Queensland but the story is the same across Australia ”Since July 2010 there has been a 70% drop in the volume of LPG sales,” Mr Jeffreys said. “The number of LPG registered vehicles has also fallen in the last five years.” RACQ Technical Advisor Bill Reeves said the availability of LPG is set to further decrease. “New fuel outlets simply aren’t putting in LPG bowsers and many existing stations are removing their LPG tanks when they are due to be recertified because the limited returns from the sale of LPG do not justify the expense,” Mr Reeves said. Regional Queenslanders bear the brunt of the shortage with only one LPG bowser in 15 regional centres and no bowsers in Blackwater, Childers, Moranbah, Proserpine, Tully and Cunnamulla. For residents of Moranbah this means a more than 270km round trip to the nearest LPG bowser at Puma Carmilla. “Remote service stations may be less reliable because, if the LPG machinery breaks down, they have to wait a long time for parts and a technician to repair the equipment,” Mr Reeves said. “This can cause problems for regional Queenslanders when there’s only one LPG bowser in the area.” In addition to the shortage, no new LPG passenger cars are being manufactured in Australia and the benefits of choosing LPG are diminishing. “LPG tanks in your car are expensive and must be recertified every 10 years,” Mr Reeves said. “The costs associated with maintaining your car’s fuel tank means LPG is no longer a cheap fuel source for Queenslanders. 1. https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Wheres-the-LPG https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Wheres-the-LPG

by mrtksn 5y ago

TheSpiceIsLife 5y ago

LPG is becoming progressively less common in Australia, this article[1] focuses on Queensland but the story is the same across Australia ”Since July 2010 there has been a 70% drop in the volume of LPG sales,” Mr Jeffreys said. “The number of LPG registered vehicles has also fallen in the last five years.” RACQ Technical Advisor Bill Reeves said the availability of LPG is set to further decrease. “New fuel outlets simply aren’t putting in LPG bowsers and many existing stations are removing their LPG tanks when they are due to be recertified because the limited returns from the sale of LPG do not justify the expense,” Mr Reeves said. Regional Queenslanders bear the brunt of the shortage with only one LPG bowser in 15 regional centres and no bowsers in Blackwater, Childers, Moranbah, Proserpine, Tully and Cunnamulla. For residents of Moranbah this means a more than 270km round trip to the nearest LPG bowser at Puma Carmilla. “Remote service stations may be less reliable because, if the LPG machinery breaks down, they have to wait a long time for parts and a technician to repair the equipment,” Mr Reeves said. “This can cause problems for regional Queenslanders when there’s only one LPG bowser in the area.” In addition to the shortage, no new LPG passenger cars are being manufactured in Australia and the benefits of choosing LPG are diminishing. “LPG tanks in your car are expensive and must be recertified every 10 years,” Mr Reeves said. “The costs associated with maintaining your car’s fuel tank means LPG is no longer a cheap fuel source for Queenslanders. 1. https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Wheres-the-LPG https://www.racq.com.au/Living/Articles/Wheres-the-LPG