Saturday, June 6, 2009
Hyundai adds to its alternate fuel range
New Delhi, May 21, 2009: Hyundai Motor India Ltd., the country’s largest passenger car exporter and the second largest car manufacturer, as part of its initiative to promote eco-friendly and non-polluting means of transport, today launched its LPG variant of the very popular Accent. The LPG, bi-fuel variant will be priced at Rs 533,900 which is Rs 34,900 more than the existing petrol model and it is fitted with an engine immobilizer as a standard fitment for added security.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
What is LPG?
LPG is a clean, high octane, abundant and eco-friendly fuel. LPG is obtained both from natural gas processing through fractionation and from crude oil refining. It is a mixture of petroleum gases like ethane and butane.
LPG is a gas at atmospheric pressure and normal temperatures, but it can be liquefied when moderate pressure is applied or when the temperature is sufficiently reduced. This property makes LPG an ideal energy source for a wide range of applications, as it can be easily condensed, packaged, stored and utilized. When the pressure is released, the liquid makes up about 270 times its volume as gas, so large amounts of energy can be stored and transported compactly.
Compared to Petrol, LPG produces;
Up to 15% less greenhouse gas
Up to 50% less particulates
Up to 60% less CO
Up to 33% less NO
Virtually Zero Evaporative emissions of hydrocarbons
Up to 80% less air toxics like benzene and 1,3 butadiene
LPG is a gas at atmospheric pressure and normal temperatures, but it can be liquefied when moderate pressure is applied or when the temperature is sufficiently reduced. This property makes LPG an ideal energy source for a wide range of applications, as it can be easily condensed, packaged, stored and utilized. When the pressure is released, the liquid makes up about 270 times its volume as gas, so large amounts of energy can be stored and transported compactly.
Compared to Petrol, LPG produces;
Up to 15% less greenhouse gas
Up to 50% less particulates
Up to 60% less CO
Up to 33% less NO
Virtually Zero Evaporative emissions of hydrocarbons
Up to 80% less air toxics like benzene and 1,3 butadiene
Friday, July 11, 2008
Overview
The primary aim of the Auto Fuel Policy is to formulate measures that will help to reduce auto emissions and improve air quality. Improving air quality, where the health costs resulting from air pollution are considerable, is a compelling objective. A 1995 study (Carter Brandon and Kirsten Homman. 1995. The Cost of Inaction: Valuing the Economy-wide Cost of Environmental Degradation in India, presented at “Modelling Global Sustainability” Conference held at the United Nations University, Tokyo.) for instance, estimated the annual health costs resulting from urban air pollution in 36 cities to be in the range of a low of US $ 517 million (about Rs. 2500 crore) and a high of US $2102 million (about Rs. 10,000 crore). Average of the low and high values for the estimated environmental impacts in the above mentioned study ector wise were as follows: Health impacts of water pollution ($5,710 million, or 59% of the total); agricultural output loss due to soil degradation ($1,942 million, or 20%); health impacts of air pollution ($1310 million, or 14%); loss of livestock carrying capacity due to rangeland degradation $328 million, or 3%); the cost of deforestation ($214 million, or 2%); and loss of international tourism ($213 million, or 2%). A recent study (Ramaprasad Sengupta, Ashok Lahiri and Subrata Mandal. 2002. Saving on Health Cost from Implementation of Euro Norms in India.) entitled “Savings on Health Cost from Implementation of Euro Norms in India has provided estimates of health costs of auto emissions under different scenarios, i.e. pre-Euro, Euro II, Euro III and Euro IV emission based on study of 25 cities. According to the study annual health costs with pre-Euro specifications are estimated at Rs. 679 crore under the low cost scenario and Rs. 9,308 crore under the high cost scenario. Health costs under Euro II, Euro III and Euro IV scenario are evidently lower as a result of the improvement in vehicular technology and fuels. Savings on health costs, according to the study, are expected to be of the order of 86 per cent under Euro II, of 90 per cent under Euro III and upto 93 % under Euro IV over pre-Euro specifications. Upgrading auto fuel quality and vehicular technology to levels that are compatible with the emission norms as set out in Chapter 12, are crucial components in any strategy that aims at reducing auto emissions and improving air quality. Improving fuel quality entails investment in plants, and equipments in the refineries. Similarly, investments are needed to enable the automobile industry to produce vehicles that are compatible with the recommended emission norms.
Saturday, June 21, 2008
FETURES & SAFTY of AUTO LPG
Why LPG?
Air-borne emissions of the principal regulated noxious gases from Auto LPG use are among the lowest of all the automotive fuels commercially available today.According to tests, Auto LPG generates significantly lower carbon monoxide (50% lower), hydrocarbon and nitrous oxide (45%) emissions compared to petrol, and even lower emissions compared to diesel.
Safety
Only Autogas LPG cylinders or those factory-fitted by your car manufacturer are safe for use in vehicles. These cylinders are specially constructed for use in transportation and face rigorous testing before being fitted into your vehicle. NEVER use domestic LPG cylinders to power your vehicle. It is not only ILLEGAL - being a gross violation of the Auto LPG Control Order - but a POTENTIALLY FATAL HAZARD as well.In India, an estimated 4 million car owners have retro-fitted LPG kits with domestic cylinders in their vehicles. Most of these cylinders are spurious and unsafe for use in vehicles, and lead to the explosions and fires that we read about.
Following are some of the reasons why a domestic cylinder should never be fitted in a vehicle. Vulnerability Domestic cylinders are vulnerable in a crash situation. Potential Health Hazard
- If the supply line in a domestic cylinder is sheared in a crash situation, there will be an uncontrolled flow of LPG into the vehicle interior.
- When the interiors of a vehicle becomes very hot – like during the Indian summer - the safety relief valve of the cylinder may open to release excess pressure, creating a safety hazard within the interior of the vehicle.
- In some cases, cylinders are not fitted with a safety valve. The connection between the cylinder and the engine is then vulnerable to rupture, leading to LPG entering the vehicle space.
Lower Pulling Power The power delivered by a domestic cylinder is less than from a Autogas cylinder specially constructed for use in transportation. The engine does not respond well during increased load conditions like quick accelerating or climbing a slope.
For your own safety, please use authorised factopry-fitted LPG kits only.
Air-borne emissions of the principal regulated noxious gases from Auto LPG use are among the lowest of all the automotive fuels commercially available today.According to tests, Auto LPG generates significantly lower carbon monoxide (50% lower), hydrocarbon and nitrous oxide (45%) emissions compared to petrol, and even lower emissions compared to diesel.
Safety
Only Autogas LPG cylinders or those factory-fitted by your car manufacturer are safe for use in vehicles. These cylinders are specially constructed for use in transportation and face rigorous testing before being fitted into your vehicle. NEVER use domestic LPG cylinders to power your vehicle. It is not only ILLEGAL - being a gross violation of the Auto LPG Control Order - but a POTENTIALLY FATAL HAZARD as well.In India, an estimated 4 million car owners have retro-fitted LPG kits with domestic cylinders in their vehicles. Most of these cylinders are spurious and unsafe for use in vehicles, and lead to the explosions and fires that we read about.
Following are some of the reasons why a domestic cylinder should never be fitted in a vehicle. Vulnerability Domestic cylinders are vulnerable in a crash situation. Potential Health Hazard
- If the supply line in a domestic cylinder is sheared in a crash situation, there will be an uncontrolled flow of LPG into the vehicle interior.
- When the interiors of a vehicle becomes very hot – like during the Indian summer - the safety relief valve of the cylinder may open to release excess pressure, creating a safety hazard within the interior of the vehicle.
- In some cases, cylinders are not fitted with a safety valve. The connection between the cylinder and the engine is then vulnerable to rupture, leading to LPG entering the vehicle space.
Lower Pulling Power The power delivered by a domestic cylinder is less than from a Autogas cylinder specially constructed for use in transportation. The engine does not respond well during increased load conditions like quick accelerating or climbing a slope.
For your own safety, please use authorised factopry-fitted LPG kits only.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Benefits of LPG over other fuels
The cost of LPG is half that of Petrol. Yes that's right half !
The benefits for the environment are underpinned by Government initiatives (i.e. reduced taxes and charges). There is also reduced wear and tear on the engine. The points below are just some of the reasons to make the change.
You'll be driving in a more environment-friendly way, the gain from the use of Autogas for vehicles are undeniable. Please see section below for details
In contrast to diesel, cold starting is no problem, engine performance is similar to petrol.
No spilling when filling your tank and little possibility of theft or pilfering.
Engine noise is reduced.
LPG is better than petrol because it reaches the engine in gas form leading to improved combustion.
The ignition of Autogas is smoother as a result of the higher octane content. No additives are required to guarantee high quality.
The life of the engine is increased because of the absence of acids and carbon deposits.
Autogas contains no lead and is therefore cleaner.
Exhaust emissions contain less harmful substances when compared to petrol and diesel.
The engine oil does not become diluted with a resulting drop in servicing costs.
Environmental Benefits of LPG
The Energy Savings Trust indicates that road transport is responsible for nearly 50% of smog forming pollutants.
LPG-Cars will work with you to create a zero carbon footprint for your vehicle. This will involve assessment of your annual usage. LPG-Cars will then make an equal contribution to ensure that your first year is carbon zero. We also provide a scheme where you can have a zero footprint for the duration of your ownership. Please ask for details when you book in for the conversion.
Our view is that LPG is a cleaner fuel specifically:
LPG produces 33% less CO2 emissions than petrol and 45% less CO2 than diesel.
LPG vehicles produce upto 82% less Nitrogen Oxide pollutants than petrol and 99% better than diesel !
63% less Carbon Monoxide.
40% less Hydrocarbons than petrol and 70% less than diesel.
50% less particulates than petrol and 98% less than diesel. These caused the London warning in 2005.
At present the energy that goes into production of other bio fuels such as bio diesel and soya based fuels is substantial and the full environmental impact has not been calculated by the experts.
Although there has been a lot of media attention on electric cars the carbon footprint is enourmous. The raw materials are mined in remote parts of the world and then flown to specialist refining plants in the west, before being flown to the car plant. Recharging of cars may also require the use of mains power. Electric power generation has it’s own ecological problems that are well known. So our view is that this will move the problem elsewhere rather than tackling root cause.
The benefits for the environment are underpinned by Government initiatives (i.e. reduced taxes and charges). There is also reduced wear and tear on the engine. The points below are just some of the reasons to make the change.
You'll be driving in a more environment-friendly way, the gain from the use of Autogas for vehicles are undeniable. Please see section below for details
In contrast to diesel, cold starting is no problem, engine performance is similar to petrol.
No spilling when filling your tank and little possibility of theft or pilfering.
Engine noise is reduced.
LPG is better than petrol because it reaches the engine in gas form leading to improved combustion.
The ignition of Autogas is smoother as a result of the higher octane content. No additives are required to guarantee high quality.
The life of the engine is increased because of the absence of acids and carbon deposits.
Autogas contains no lead and is therefore cleaner.
Exhaust emissions contain less harmful substances when compared to petrol and diesel.
The engine oil does not become diluted with a resulting drop in servicing costs.
Environmental Benefits of LPG
The Energy Savings Trust indicates that road transport is responsible for nearly 50% of smog forming pollutants.
LPG-Cars will work with you to create a zero carbon footprint for your vehicle. This will involve assessment of your annual usage. LPG-Cars will then make an equal contribution to ensure that your first year is carbon zero. We also provide a scheme where you can have a zero footprint for the duration of your ownership. Please ask for details when you book in for the conversion.
Our view is that LPG is a cleaner fuel specifically:
LPG produces 33% less CO2 emissions than petrol and 45% less CO2 than diesel.
LPG vehicles produce upto 82% less Nitrogen Oxide pollutants than petrol and 99% better than diesel !
63% less Carbon Monoxide.
40% less Hydrocarbons than petrol and 70% less than diesel.
50% less particulates than petrol and 98% less than diesel. These caused the London warning in 2005.
At present the energy that goes into production of other bio fuels such as bio diesel and soya based fuels is substantial and the full environmental impact has not been calculated by the experts.
Although there has been a lot of media attention on electric cars the carbon footprint is enourmous. The raw materials are mined in remote parts of the world and then flown to specialist refining plants in the west, before being flown to the car plant. Recharging of cars may also require the use of mains power. Electric power generation has it’s own ecological problems that are well known. So our view is that this will move the problem elsewhere rather than tackling root cause.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
List of AUTO LPG stations in KERALA
ADOOR (2#)
Elf Gas India Ltd.Dealer: Nellikkunnil Fuels Kayamkulam-Punaloor Road, Peringanadu, Adoor, Kerela Phone 04734 221444
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)
Pratheesh Fuels, M.C. Road, Adoor - 691523 04734 - 224886 / 09447772877
ALAPPUZHA (3#)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: Natesh fuelsKalvoor, Alappuzha, Kerala
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)Dealer: Kerela Oil Co.Pathirapally, Alappuzha-688 521Phone: 0477-2258088
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.(IOCL)Dealer: Chandra's Indira Junction, Alappuzha, Kerala 688 006
ALUVA
Auto Gas EnergyDealer: Bharath Gas EnergyAmbattukavu, Thaikattukara, P.O. Aluva Phone: 0484-2624864
ANGAMALY (2)
Reliance Industries Ltd.(RIL)Dealer: Reliance Industries Ltd.(RIL)On NH-47, Near Mile Stone 315/0, Karukutty, Aluva, Ernakulam Phone: 0484-3226111
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: C.P.A. Gas EnergyBank Junction, Near Canara Bank, Angamaly Phone: 2455558
ATTINGAL
Aegis Logistics Ltd. Dealer: Aegis Logistics Ltd Venjaramoodu Road, Attingal
CALICUT
Elf Gas India Ltd.Dealer: JK LPG Dispensing Station NH-17, Kolathara, Calicut-673 655 Phone: 0495-2481766
CHALLAKUDY
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: KA Kumaran & Co 9/99, Potta, NH-47, Chalakudy, Kerala 680 307 Phone: 0480-2708641
CHANGARAMKULAM
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Das Gas Energy Kunnamkulam-Edappal Road, Changaramkulam Phone: 0494-2655781 / 9895418363
CHENGANASSERY
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Dealer: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Survey no. 32/5 & 32BA, Plot no. 6.7.8, Chenganassery, Dist. Kottayam Phone: 0481-3259444
CHERTHALA (2)
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Dealer: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Kuthiyathode Village, Thuravur (PO), Cherthala, Alapuzha District Phone: 0478-3291314
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Baboos Gas Energy Near Water Tank Junction, Kallikulam, Varanadu, Cherthala, Alappuzha Dist. Phone: 0478-2812686
COCHIN (6)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: George Fuels NH-47, Aroor, Ernakulam Phone: 9846030477
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Sree Narayana Sales & Service Edapally, Kochi-24 Phone: 0484-2540647
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL)Dealer: Thazhekattu FuelsErnakulam
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: Kwality Auto Service HPC Dealer, Vytylla, Ernakulam-682 019, Kerela Phone: 9847054361
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: PKC Nair & Co. HPC Dealer, Tripunthara, Ernakulam- 682 301 Phone: 9847477661
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Dealer: EVS Fuels30/1084 A, Tripunithra Road, Thykoodam Vytilla, Cochin- 682 019 Phone: 04822-6462498
ETTUMANOOR
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: St. George Gas Energy Parolickal, M.C. Road, Athirampuzha P.O., Ettumanoor Phone: 0481-2537796
HARIPPAD (2)
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: Matha Gas EnergyMuttom P.O., Harippad, Alappuzha Dist. Phone: 0479-2140859
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Ashoka FuelsNH-47, South Nada, Haripad, Alappuzha(Dist), Kerala 690 514 Phone: 0479 - 2414917
KANJIRAPPALLY
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Athiyalil Gas Energy Kunnumbhagam, Kanjirappally ,P.O. Kottayam Phone: 04828-203788
KANNUR
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: N.S.PetromartSurvey No 80/1, Melechovva Elayavoor, Kannur, Kerala
KAYAKULAM
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: Surya Gas Energy K.P.Road, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha Dist. Phone: 0479-2445627
KOLENCHERY
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: Bright Gas Energy Kolenchery, Ernakulam Dist. Phone: 0484-2766897
KOLLENGODE
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: Niranjana Gas EnergyVadavannur P.O., Kollengod, Palakkad Dist. Phone: 0492- 3215767/3322767/9447532867
KOTAKKAL
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Dealer: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Opp. Ayurveda College, Edrai Code, Kottaikal, Malapuram Dist., Kottaikal-676 501 Phone: 0483-32520062 / 2742479
KOTTARAKARA
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Raddission Fuels. MC Road, Pulamon, Kottarakara, Quilon Phone: 0474-2652393 / 9447270190
KOTTAPADI
TOTALGAZ. Dealer: DC-Gas Guruvayur Road. Kottapadi. Thrissur 680505 Phone 04872553000/9447097666
KOTTAYAM
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Malyalam FuelsMC Road, Kodimatha, Kottayam-686 039 Phone: 0481-3090848 / 9447897359
KOLLAM
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Aswathy FuelsNH-47, Kollam Phone: 9387319587 / 2533068
MALAPPURAM (3)
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: Presidency Petroleum S.No. 20/6, 21/6, Perinthalmanna, Mallappuram, Kerala
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: Kundupuzhakkal Fuels PO Okmuri, Vengara, Malappuram - 676 515 (Kerela)
Phone: 9947300030
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL)Dealer: Vee Pee Petroleum HPC Dealers, Chandakunnu, Nilambur, Malappuram - 679 342 (Kerela)Phone: 04931-225923 / 9447287283
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)
Bava Petroleums IBP Dealer, Downhill, Malappuram Phone: 0483-2737594
MANNARKAD
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Srikrishna Petroleum NH-213, Mannarkad, Palakkad (Dist), Kerala 678 593 Phone: 0492 - 4224234
MOOVATTUPUZHA
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: AMA TransportsNeelima Garden, Puthuoppady P.O. Phone: 2812328 / 9447315233
NILAMBUR
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Ibnsina Gas Energy Chandakunnu P.O., Nilambur, Malappuram District Phone: 04931-221068 / 94473 82364
NILESHWAR
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: NGM Prabhu NH-17, Nileshwar Phone: 0467-2280636 / 9447090636
OACHIRA
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Paranrdhmam Petroleum Oachira Phone: 0476-2690757 / 9447206918
PALAKKAD
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Dealer: Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL)Kalamadapm, Kozhikode Bypass Road, Manali, Palakkad-678 001 Phone: 0491-3251700
PATHANAMTHITTA
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Excel Fuels Ring Road, Adj to PVT Bus Stand, Pattanamthitta, Kerala 689 645 Phone: 0683 - 254877
PERUMBAVOOR (2)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Baby Verghese Trincole Phone: 0484-2523247 / 9847042516
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Gas EnergyM.C.Road, Thaikkarachira, Keezhillam P.O., Perumbavoor Phone: 0484-6462673
PERUMPILAVU
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Khayam Petroleum Perumpilavu, Kunnamkukam
Thrissur-680 519 Phone: 04885-289397 / 9895028020
PIRAVOM
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Karithadathil Gas Energy Kottayam Road, Nr. Police Station, Piravom Phone: 0485-3202766
PONKUNNAM
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: New India Fuels IOC Dealer Ponkunnam Phone: 04828 221513 /94470 21513
SULTHAN BATHERY
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd. Dealer: Aee Bee Gas Energy Chulliyode Road, Sulthan Bathery Phone: 04936-225137
THIRUVALLA (2)
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Ts & Rs Gas Energy T.K. Road, Thiruvalla Phone: 046-2609375
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: J & J Auto FuelsMC Road, Perumthuruthy, PO Thiruvalla, Dist. Pathanmthitta Phone: 0469-2645850 / 9847031646
THODUPUZHA
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Anjali Gas EnergyVengalloor P.O., Thodupuzha, Phone: 04862-201360
THRIPRAYAR
Auto Gas Energy India Ltd.Dealer: Thariprayar Gas Energy South Poly Junction, East Tippu Sulthan Road, Thriprayar, Thrissur Dist. Phone: 0487- 3245985
THRISSUR
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Anidya Petrol Café Kalathode , Ollukara, Thrissur-680 655 Phone: 0487-2370535 / 9895327706
TIRUR
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: P Hamza Haji sons Kuttipuram Road-1 Phone: 0494-2424126 / 9447125726
TRIVANDRUM (2)
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Simi's FuelNH Bypass, Muttathara Trivandrum-8 Phone: 2456111 / 2317111
Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. (IOCL)Dealer: Happy Fuels Pallichal Phone: 0471-2390232
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