is LPG powered cars safe for the drivers and passengers health?
2007-02-13 23:17:23 · 4 answers · asked by ronald v 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
LPG is actually less flamible then gasoline. Secondly the tanks, since it is pressurized are much thicker and safer in an accident then a regular gas tank.
If punctured:
A regular gas tank will leak liquid fuel which turns to vapor and ignites very easily.
A LPG tank will blow off any fuel inside. Worst case is a quick flash and it's gone.
I saw a show where they shot the nozzle off a full LPG tank with a sniper rifle. The gas blew off in a cloud and within seconds had safely dispersed.
They also burn cleaner then a vehicle with regular fuel. So unless you are sitting in a closed garage with the engine running nothing to worry about.
2007-02-14 03:12:31 · answer #1 · answered by shovelkicker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a safe as any other Internal Combustion Powered car on the road. And in all actuality, they burn much cleaner than Gasoline or Diesel engines. That is why in manufacturing OSHA approves their use and not the others (except Electric) in forklifts and tow motors.
2007-02-13 23:30:02 · answer #2 · answered by alk99 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do no longer see why they does no longer be in simple terms as secure as one wearing liquid gas. a minimum of the tank is a lot greater good to puncture or rupture. the main distinction is that the LPG is decrease than rigidity.
2016-12-17 09:41:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
long as your not breathing the exhaust yes
2007-02-13 23:25:24 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋