Diesel
Lightweight fuel oil used in diesel engines. Similarly to petrol, it is a petroleum product. When being used 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 a longer period reducing the need to servicing or buy a brand new car. Diesel trucks release a reduced amount 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 environment friendly energy sources, using up the worlds natural resources.
Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Most cars powered by LPG in the UK are mixed 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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