Autogas has been a long-term advocate of improving air quality in the UK and is involved in a number of key projects around the UK to help reduce harmful vehicle emissions. Last year, it successfully completed a £500,000 DfT-funded pilot scheme with Birmingham City Council to repower 65 diesel powered taxis in the city to run on cleaner LPG. Independent testing found the repowered LPG taxis emitted 99% less particulate matter, 80% less NOx and 7% less CO2. The company is now in discussions with a number of other local authorities to introduce similar schemes, especially in areas which are identified as suffering from poor air quality.
Larissa Lockwood, head of health at Global Action Plan, said, “Taking collective action to tackle air pollution every day can make a massive difference. Let’s take action together on Clean Air Day, 21 June, to make a real difference to the air we breathe. Clean Air Day has developed a range of advice, top tips, and information on the actions that everyone can take to protect themselves from pollution and reduce their impact.”
As part of its participation in Clean Air Day, Autogas will be utilising its social media channels to amplify the campaign’s reach as well using a host of campaign resources to spread the message further.
For more information about Clean Air Day, visit the campaign website at www.cleanairday.org.uk meanwhile to find out more about the environmental benefits of LPG over petrol and diesel, click here.