In this week’s news roundup, we’re covering headlines about clean fleet conversions, alternative fuel vehicle legislation and more. And don’t forget to register for the upcoming May 7 propane autogas webinar from Alliance AutoGas and Force 911! This series of free webinars gives fleet operators, government officials and small business owners a chance to learn how to launch a successful autogas fleet program directly from the experts.
-
Alliance AutoGas welcomed Ohio-based Arrick’s Propane, which will provide clean propane autogas fueling and conversions to fleets in three states.
-
A dry cleaners in Georgia is the first in the Columbus area to go green with propane-powered service vehicles.
-
Mississippi’s governor signed several energy bills this week, some of which are related to alternative fuel vehicles.
-
The UPS fleet’s shift to more natural gas vehicles will impact regional automotive and clean fuel businesses as well.
-
Metro magazine has an update on a Kansas government fleet’s conversion to autogas.
-
Rutgers held an alternative fuel conference this week for industry experts to discuss the use of clean fuels to help reduce pollution and save energy.
-
Colorado vehicle fleets are now required to purchase alternative fuel vehicles as part of their usual vehicle replacement programs.
-
The federal government plans to double its hybrid vehicle fleet.
-
The Appling County Board of Education in Georgia announced it has obtained two Blue Bird propane autogas-fueled school buses, which should save the school district around $51,000 in fuel costs over the lifetime of the vehicles.
Follow us on Twitter or like our page on Facebook for the latest news affecting your fleet or the alternative fuel industry.
