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Natural gas & Propane: If it’s good enough for BBQ... Another promising alternative fuels is propane, also referred to as LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). According to Transport Canada, propane powers 160,000 vehicles here at home and about 3.5 million around the world. There’s plenty to like about propane. It’s cheaper than gas and produces 30% fewer emissions, which means it doesn’t pollute the air as much. The police force in London, Ontario, liked propane so much that it has converted close to 65% of its fleet to run on propane. Natural gas is similar to propane since it burns cleaner, and produces fewer toxic pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions than regular gasoline. According to Natural Gas Ontario, it actually helps cars starts better than a gas or propane powered vehicles in cold weather. Natural Resources Canada estimates that there are as many as 25,000 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in Canada. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, propane and natural gas vehicles suffer from the same problems as other alternative fuels—only some service stations carry them. And despite their advantages, propane and natural gas are still fossil fuels, which will run out some day. Plus, they still pollute our air and contribute to climate change. Learn more: Natural Gas links:
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