Diesel
Lightweight fuel oil being used in diesel engines. Like petrol, it is a petroleum product. When utilized in vehicle engines, it is also known as derv (diesel engine road vehicle).
Diesel cars have about a 30% better fuel efficiency than petrol operated vehicles. They also last much longer reducing the need to servicing or buy a new car. Diesel motors release not so much carbon dioxide than petrol powered cars, but release more volatile organic compounds and nitrous oxide contributing to ozone smog. Diesel is also produced from non alternative energy sources, using up the worlds natural resources.
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Most cars powered by LPG in the UK are hybrid vehicles and are much more environmentally friendly and fuel efficient than petrol engines. They produce fewer emissions of carbon dioxide, hydrocarbon, carbon monoxide and nitrous oxide than both petrol and diesel powered vehicles. LPG also causes less wear and tear to the vehicle and is more fuel efficient, saving you money.
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