| LPG Australia says the Autogas industry has responded quickly and decisively to meet increased consumer demand in the wake of the Federal Government's LPG vehicle scheme, which has been welcomed by the industry.
The Autogas industry estimates the national number of installations for August to have increased by 102 per cent from last month.
Phil Westlake, LPG Australia's Industry Development Manager, said LPG Autogas tank manufacturers and installers were making a substantial effort in turning LPG conversion requests around even quicker.
"The Autogas industry has already lifted installations from around 4000 conversions in July to more than 8000 for August," said Mr Westlake.
"With more installers and tanks on the way, the conversion process is going to speed up.
“The government has given the LPG industry long-term certainty and we are responding as quickly as possible with a greater installation capacity and a wider range of Autogas kit availability."
LPG Autogas tank manufacturers are increasing production of tanks, with some manufacturers planning to increase numbers by at least 50 per cent by Christmas time.
Mr Westlake said the Victorian Government's announcement last week of a $1.2 million boost for the training of LPG tradespeople and the production of LPG tanks may accelerate tank production.
"The boost from the Victorian Government will help alleviate concerns about the LPG Autogas industry's capacity to meet consumer demand and ultimately make it easier for the LPG industry to gear up quickly with training and tank production," he said.
"While the spike in demand may involve some short-term conversion capacity issues, this will not adversely impact on the savings the motorist makes, which will continue for many years to come."
LPG Australia will continue to take practical steps through its Autogas Task Force (ATF) to ensure a rapid industry response to the expected growth in demand for Autogas engine conversions.
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