Welcome to our weekly alternative fuel, fleet and transportation industry news roundup. This week’s headlines include news about a propane-powered hot air balloon, alternative fuel roadshows, and a state that cut its vehicle fleet by 14 percent.
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Alliance AutoGas partner Blue Star Gas launched a propane-powered hot air balloon that’s the largest in Sonoma County. Passengers interested in flights across the Russian River and Wine Country are encouraged to visit
www.WineCountryBalloons.com.
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Michelin has introduced the new Michelin X Line Energy D tire, a more fuel efficient and longer tread life tire for long haul applications.
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An alternative fuel roadshow and educational tour will kick off September 18 in Delray Beach, Fla. The event will showcase vehicles powered by propane autogas, compressed natural gas, electricity and biofuels.
- Speaking of clean vehicle roadshows, the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program has updated their website with information on several new upcoming propane autogas roadshows this fall.
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The state of California cut 7,100 vehicles from its fleet.
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Gulf Oil added 24 LNG transport trucks to its fleet. According to a press release, the company “will soon be supplying and distributing LNG as a cost-effective, clean alternative fuel to customers in the transportation sector and other interested bulk users. Gulf’s move into the LNG marketplace is part of the company’s ongoing strategy to diversify its energy offerings and provide the marketplace with a fuel alternative that is cheaper, cleaner, and domestic.”
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Is everyone angry about the new CAFE rules?
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Ferrellgas acquired Sacramento-based company Capitol City Propane.
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