Air Quality Benefits of Propane 

GHG emissions are not the only measure of transportation-related impact on the environment. Transportation fuels also produce a variety of toxic chemicals and air contaminants that can cause negative short-term and long-term effects on human health.

For example, while diesel-powered engines typically deliver fewer GHG emissions than gasoline, just as propane-fuelled vehicles do, the environmental benefits of diesel-powered vehicles are diminished when considerably higher particulate emissions are factored in; diesel has more than forty toxic substances and air contaminants.

Human exposure to air pollutants can cause cancer, respiratory problems, skin conditions, central nervous system damage and exacerbate allergies. The results of air pollutants cost Canadians several billions of dollars per year in health care expenses.

Powering vehicles with clean-burning propane reduces the negative impact on air quality and human health compared to conventional gasoline or diesel.

Read about Toxic Substances and Criteria Air Contaminants to find out why.

 
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