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Proton Launches Dual-Fuel GEN-2 ecologic LPG Range
Malaysian automaker Proton has expanded its GEN-2 range in the U.K. with the introduction of two ‘ecoLogic’ dual fuel models that are able to run on either petrol or LPG (liquefied petroleum gas). Equipped with a 1.6-liter engine, the GEN-2 ecoLogic is available in both sedan and hatchback forms priced at £10,995 and £10,795 respectively. That means Proton is offering its dual-fuel models at the same price as their petrol equivalents, saving motorists about £1,500-£2,000 in conversion costs. According to Proton, based on an average annual mileage of 10,000 miles and the prices of petrol and LPG at £1.12 and 58p respectively, owners of the LPG models can save over £500 a year. -Continued Proton says that the GEN-2 ecoLogic starts on petrol and then switches to LPG when it’s most efficient to do so, which is usually after about 20 seconds. The only visible addition to the interior is a switch on the centre console that shows the fuel level while on the outside, there is a second filler cap next to the petrol cap, which is matched to the exact colour of the car. As for the LPG tank, it is located in the spare wheel well.
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Proton Shows Butch Looking Pickup Concept In Malaysia
Proton is trying to look like it means business with a concept four-door pickup it revealed at the Alami Proton event in Malaysia. Said to possibly be based on the Exora people carrier, it really looks nothing like that and in fact its inspiration is...
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New Proton Inspira: The Malaysian Lancer Officially Launched
Proton has officially unveiled its Mitsubishi Lancer-derived Inspira mid-sizer, after its soft launch to the public and media in late October. Since then Proton has received over 1,800 bookings from customers around Malaysia in anticipation of its market...
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Ford To Unveil Tri-fuel Mondeo That Runs On Gas, Ethanol And Lpg At 2009 Leipzig Show
At the AMI Leipzig Motor Show in Germany that runs from March 28 to April 5, 2009, Ford will pull the covers off a new tri-fuel variant of the Mondeo capable of running on gasoline, bio-ethanol (E85) or any mix of these two, as well as on LPG (liquefied...
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Uk Drivers Converting Their Cars To Run Lpg As Fuel Prices Surge
No thanks to the continuing hike in petrol prices, a record number of UK drivers are converting their cars to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). According to the UK LPG Association, the number of Brits using this type of fuel has increased from a mere...
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Australia: Proton Satria Buyers Get $1,200 Of Gas For Free
Chrysler and its “Let’s Refuel America†campaign which locks gas prices at $2.99 for three years isn’t alone in its gas incentive battle. In Australia, Malaysian carmaker Proton is offering $1200 AUD worth of fuel in the form...
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