This fall has really kicked off with a bang, as new alternative fuel fleets and events have filled the headlines. Here are a few of this week’s top stories:
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The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced $59.3 million in funding to help transit agencies purchase and support cleaner vehicles.
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Alliance AutoGas partner Charter Fuels is back in the news with another propane autogas conversion, this time for Tarmann Transport, a new medical paratransit service. Tarmann turned to autogas to help launch his new company, which serves elderly and disabled patients.
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The Florida alternative fuel roadshow is currently underway.
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An Illinois city fleet just received the go-ahead to convert vehicles to propane autogas.
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A county in North Carolina is considering switching 10 fleet vehicles to autogas.
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Audi has partnered with biofuel startup Joule Unlimited to test out their alternative fuel for the automotive industry.
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Congressman Mike Rogers visited a Sheriff fleet in Alabama to get a firsthand look at their clean autogas cruisers.
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Finally, don’t forget to join the PERC Third Thursday webinar today at 11am ET to learn more about the Alliance AutoGas complete program for fleets, as well as success stories from fleets that have converted under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program.
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