The last couple of weeks have seen a wealth of propane autogas news, as well as updates from the transportation and clean energy industries. Here are a few key items:
Blue Star Gas, the West Coast flagship fuel provider for Alliance AutoGas, displayed an autogas-powered Ford Expedition at the International Limousine, Charter & Tour (LCT) Show in Las Vegas.
- Gas 2.0 called autogas the “sleeping giant of alternative fuel” for its growing support as an energy source in America. The article underscores the important roles Alliance AutoGas and Autogas for America have played in encouraging the adoption of clean, economical autogas.
- Marc J. Rauch of The Cutting Edge criticized the latest CARB rules in California banning autogas and compressed natural gas conversions, noting that lifting the restrictions would improve the state’s economy and air quality.
- The upcoming NTEA Work Truck Show convention in March will feature a demonstration on how to refuel an autogas vehicle.
- The town of Riverhead, N.Y. is considering converting their fleet vehicles to run on propane autogas.
- Automotive Fleet traces how fleet vehicles selection has evolved over the years.
- An environment article on Take Part ponders whether electric cars are really better for the environment than gasoline vehicles.
- Congress will postpone voting on a controversial transportation and energy bill until after the recess scheduled for next week.
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