Mazda has seen an increase in sales of Mazda6 to the fleets of the United Kingdom that plan to convert the car to liquefied petroleum gas with the expectation of many more orders. The Mazda6 have already joined the LPG fleet of the giant BP. In addition, the Mazda3 and Mazda6 models were ordered by "Calor Gas" for conversion and the "Gleaner Oils" have three Mazda3 models. Mazda is also in talks with a number of companies for the sale of LPG cars. Prins Autogas UK, which has two in-house conversion centers in the West Midlands and Southampton, performs all post-sales conversions. The company is the UK distributor of Prins Autogas Systems, which is owned by the Dutch company SHV Gas, which also owns Calor Gas in the United Kingdom.

"They were so enthusiastic about the conversion and style of the model that they contacted Mazda to tell them that they would like to do more conversion work in the future, which has generated a lot of interest from several fleets, including" Calor Gas "and" Gleaner Oils ", we are also in talks with other companies interested in receiving Mazda models with LPG." Now, Prins Autogas UK is recommending Mazda vehicles and declares: "Mazda cars are of very high quality and are suitable for conversion to LPG". In 2001, sales of LPG cars in the United Kingdom reached a maximum of 26,000 vehicles, while demand decreased after the government withdrew subsidies, offsetting the additional cost of vehicles. In 2009, 12,500 LPG vehicles were sold in the United Kingdom. The average fuel prices in the UK today, according to petrolprices.com, are 128.72p per liter for unleaded gasoline, 133.64p per liter for diesel and 76.35p per liter for LPG. Retro-fit conversions can be made on Mazda3 petrol models of 1.6 and 2.0 liters and Mazda6 petrol models of 1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 liters. Environmental benefits include a 10% reduction in CO2 emissions from the well behind the wheel compared to gasoline and diesel cars, a 99% reduction in particulates compared to diesel cars and a 95% reduction in oxides of carbon. nitrogen (NOx). Comparison with diesel cars. Mr. Allibon added: "LPG can provide clear fuel savings and environmental benefits, which are critical for fleets, with a focus on managing costs and reducing the carbon footprint. Calor Gas, which operates a fleet of 185 vehicles and has now adopted a car requirement from the LPG company, recently added Mazda to its list of corporate car options with three badges. Ian Davis, Group Purchasing Manager, said: "We have expanded the choice of cars for our drivers with the addition of the Mazda3 and the Mazda 6. We are delighted with Mazda's decision to upgrade to LPG and this initiative is popular with the I have four Mazda6 models and two Mazda3 models in order, I expect more orders for this year. " BP's LPG division has already received four Mazda6 LPG cars and has ordered a number of other cars. Joseph Corless, Director of BP LPG, said: "We are delighted to see Mazda's interest in supporting the autogas market in the UK Autogas is one of the few real alternatives that offers environmental benefits at a lower cost to the motorist. this market " Gleaner Oils, based in Scotland, distributes all types of fuel, including LPG, and owns or operates 32 autogas points of sale. The company operates a fleet of 40 cars and vans of the company, 35 of which operate with LPG, and believes that this is a smart way to promote the benefits of autogas. Managing Director David Todd said: "We are planning to receive the Mazda3 LPGs earlier this year, which will be the first Mazdas to join our fleet and have been recommended as an alternative to our old brands that have moved. GPL. "