Ford takes on fuel challenge

How much would it cost to drive a family sedan around mainland Australia? Ford Australia believes it can be done for about $1000 in fuel costs.

To test the theory, Ford Australia is teaming up with its stable of racing car drivers to test the fuel of its LPG Falcon.

Ford Australia President Tom Gorman waved off the "Ford LPG Challenge' from Ford's head office in Cambellfield on 3 August.

The 23-day trial to travel around Australia for around $1000 will take in all mainland states, covering more than 13,000 kilometres in a single fuel LPG Falcon.

A dedicated website " www.ford.com.au/landing/lpgchallenge " will follow the Ford LPG Challenge, with regular updates from around the country.

LPGA industry development manager Phil Westlake praised Ford for setting out to demonstrate the efficiency and availability of LPG Autogas.

"Many people are debating about the need to encourage the development of alternative fuels, but the best and most viable alternative fuel is already easily available," Westlake said.

"There are now more than 3200 Autogas outlets across Australia, with half of the filling stations located in regional areas."

The fuel LPG Challenge has been backed by LPG Australia.