News
28/03/2023
Germany: Renault Clio and Captur available again with Autogas option
Renault Deutschland announced the Clio and the Captur models are available again with the LPG engine...
28/03/2023
Thailand: Toyota launches new LPG HEV taxi concept
Toyota unveiled the new LPG HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) Taxi Concept, which confirms the Japanese...
28/03/2023
United States: Hino Gas presents new cost-effective LPG dual fuel solution
Texas-based Hino Gas has introduced a new product that plans to improve the Autogas industry in the...
28/03/2023
France: Autogas keeps gaining momentum, encouraging drivers to green their fleets
In February, 4,711 new LPG-powered vehicles were registered, compared to 3,297 units in the same p...
28/03/2023
Spain: Toyota and Dacia were the most converted cars to LPG in 2022
Conversions of gasoline-powered vehicles to run on Autogas have increased 36.5% last year, compared...
15/03/2023
Philippine government plans to modernise public fleets with Autogas jeepneys
In light of the imminent jeepney phase-out related to the government’s public utility vehicle (PUV...
15/03/2023
Spain: Repsol’s Autogas conversion campaign receives 2,000 applications
The campaign launched last year by Repsol, in collaboration with the Ircongas, Gaspointcenter and...
15/03/2023
U.S. LPG industry participates in clean energy research projects to reach net zero
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) has announced its engagement with nearly a dozen...
15/03/2023
Autogas car registrations are growing in Italy
During February 2023, the Italian car market showed signs of recovery. Sales of alternative fuel veh...
15/03/2023
South Korea: all-new 2023 Hyundai Elantra available with LPG option
Hyundai has released the first images of the new Elantra in South Korea, where it is known as the...
13/03/2023
LPG path to zero emissions across Australia
LPG is widely used in Australia by residential, commercial, recreational and industrial customer...
13/03/2023
LPG Contribution to SDG 5: An Opportunity to Empower Women and Achieve Sustainable Development By James Rockall, CEO & Managing Director, WLPGA
Gender is woven throughout the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as it sits at the interse...
28/02/2023
First ‘Made in Bangladesh’ three-wheeler has an LPG-powered version
Runner Automobiles Plc has put into operation the first three-wheeler manufacturing plant in Banglad...
28/02/2023
Spain: 35% of buyers of the country’s best-selling car choose Autogas option
Despite the difficult context of 2022, the different brands of the Renault Group have achieved very...
28/02/2023
Italy: new DR 3.0 is available with Autogas technology
The DR 3 is changing its face and name in 2023. It is now DR 3.0, a renewed compact-sized SUV, with...
28/02/2023
US propane industry promotes new service network tool for Autogas fleets
To support Autogas fleet programs with its new online service centre network tool, the Propane Educa...
28/02/2023
Netherlands: increasing demand on Autogas vehicles and conversions
Autogas is in high demand again in the Netherlands. Manufacturers of LPG conversion kits are innovat...
22/02/2023
The Voice of Riad Kadri, Chairman of Consigaz
The Voice spoke with Mr Riad Kadri, Chairman, Consigaz to hear his thoughts and goals about the futu...
22/02/2023
NextChem, MyRechemical and Dimeta explore production of dimethyl ether from waste, to decarbonise the LPG industry
Milan, February 2023 – Across the world, over 200M tonnes/year of conventional LPG i...
20/02/2023
WLPGA New Member – Consigaz
The WLPGA is delighted to welcome a new member: Consigaz
Consigaz is an LPG distributor in Br...
17/02/2023
WLPGA New Member – Parco Pearl Gas Limited
The WLPGA is delighted to welcome a new member: Parco Pearl Gas Limited
PARCO Pearl...
15/02/2023
Czech Republic registered the largest number of new Autogas cars last year
The Czech market has established a new record with the largest number of new passenger cars powere...
15/02/2023
US: Michigan offers grants for new alternative fuel vehicle and engine projects
A total of $375,960 is available for clean fuel engine and equipment replacement projects under a...
15/02/2023
Spain: Repsol encourages Autogas adoption throughout Menorca
The Repsol Butano substation in Maó has had a fixed tank for just over three years. This can stor...
15/02/2023
Autogas market continues historic growth in France
Autogas keeps expanding in France as 4,528 new LPG-powered vehicles were registered in January 202...
15/02/2023
Government should support all low-emission energy, says Canadian LPG industry
The Canadian Propane Association published a new article analysing the different low-emission alte...
08/02/2023
Call for Help for Türkiye
Dear WLPGA Members and Industry Colleagues,
I am sure you have all seen the dreadful news and ima...
31/01/2023
Spain: Herko Trucks presents first last-mile vehicle running on renewable Autogas
Herko Trucks, the joint venture launched by engine manufacturer BeGas and trailer builder Leciñen...
31/01/2023
Germany: increasing registrations of new Autogas vehicles in 2022
Vehicles powered by LPG continued to be in high demand last year and registered a significant and...
31/01/2023
US: new LPG-powered school buses to transport students in Missouri
Hannibal Public School District 60 has utilised funding from incentive programs like the Environ...
31/01/2023
New Lancia Ypsilon Range offers more efficiency with Autogas version
Consolidating its leadership in the B segment for the fourth consecutive year, the record-breaking...
31/01/2023
Italy: Piedmont conversion workshops ask tax relief extension for LPG converted cars
Claudio Piazza, President of the Regional Category of LPG/CNG installers for motor vehicles of Con...
18/01/2023
Spanish strategic partnership promotes bioLPG use in professional urban fleets
Cepsa, clean energy and sustainable mobility company, and BeGas, manufacturer of LPG engines, have...
18/01/2023
South Korea: Ssangyong Motor launches Torres LPG version
SsangYong Motor Company announced it has introduced the ‘Hybrid LPG Model’ of the Adventurous...
18/01/2023
Philadelphia school district plans to operate 70 Autogas buses by 2026
The School District of Philadelphia plans to expand its alternative-fuelled bus fleet this year in...
18/01/2023
France: nearly 70,000 LPG-powered vehicles sold in 2022
According to the latest report published by France Gaz Liquide, the national Autogas market experi...
18/01/2023
Belgium: benefits of Autogas adoption in SUVs
While diesel and petrol remain very expensive, Autogas is emerging as an environmentally friendly an...
04/01/2023
Poland: Łódź transport operator adds LPG-powered Dacia Sandero Stepway cars
The Dacia Sandero Stepway model has been added to the fleet of the Municipal Transport Company in Ł...
04/01/2023
Spain: new Autogas station opens for taxi drivers in Andalusia
The Provincial Association of Taxi Drivers of Córdoba (Autacor) and DISA have put into operation a...
04/01/2023
United States: pioneering school district expands LPG-powered bus fleet
The Pulaski County Special School District (PCSSD) is replacing 20 of its older diesel school buse...
04/01/2023
Italy: Genoa announces new incentives for the purchase of cleaner vehicles
The Municipality of Genoa is offering more than 18 million euros (3,100,000 in 2022, 6,137,500 in 20...
04/01/2023
Autogas can play a key role in India’s fuel mix and energy security
With natural gas prices surging globally and supply chain concerns plaguing the EV rollout pace, LPG...
23/12/2022
Humanising Energy Report, Infographics Available for Download
The WLPGA released the “Humanising Energy – The Role of LPG as a Clean Cooking Solution” repor...
20/12/2022
Westport’s Euro 7 LPG fuel systems will help global OEM ensure cleaner vehicles
Westport Fuel Systems Inc. has been awarded a program to develop and supply Autogas systems to a glo...
20/12/2022
BeGas presents new Euro VI E liquid injection 4-cylinder engine
The new B430LG engine, manufactured by BeGas, is the first family of Euro VI E engines powered by LP...
20/12/2022
France: Orne announces 2023 budget, includes incentives to Autogas conversions
The Orne Departmental Council has approved its 2023 budget, which is described as responsible, amb...
20/12/2022
United States: Mesa Public Schools will expand Autogas fleet with 25 new buses
Mesa Public Schools (MPS) is included in the first round of grants under the Environmental Protectio...
20/12/2022
New DFSK 500 with ECO label will arrive in Spain in 2023
DFSK will expand its range with a new and interesting affordable compact SUV. The DFSK 500 will arri...