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Old 06-23-2008, 04:53 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Re: Australian Fuel News - As Diesel Price Grows, LPG Advantages Grow

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Originally Posted by Dr Terry View Post
CNG has a lot going for it. But LPG is currently more user friendly in day-to-day use.

As I understand it, because it's not stored in liquid form, the compressing & refilling routine is a much slower affair. I don't know about other areas, but in Sydney, there are next to zero outlets.

Having said that, the idea of re-fueling at home, overnight whilst the car in in the garage, at cents per litre is very appealing.

Dr Terry
Other downsides are bigger/heavier storage cylinders required and because CNG is a gas, as the cylinder empties, the pressure drops (hence performance). There are probably engineering solutions, but at a cost.
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