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The Blog for AutoGas Fleets
There are currently over five million fleet vehicles in the United States with a bevy of resources aimed at fleet owners, operators, managers and everyone in between - consulting agencies, GPS technology and fuel management software providers, purchasing and leasing outsourcing companies, etc. However, there is a distinct lack of resources when it comes to the relationship between fleets and alternative fuels. With rising gasoline and diesel prices, more stringent emissions laws, and an overall global trend toward environmental sustainability, this relationship is becoming very real for our country's fleets. Many have already seen the potential alternative fuels can offer.
This blog is here to help.
Latest Autogas News
Here’s the latest run-down of all the (autogas) news fit to print, and then some: Alliance AutoGas, Roush CleanTech, and other autogas industry leaders showed off their wares at the Washington D.C. Auto Show. Politics and cars galore…and don’t forget … Continue reading
More School Districts Switching to Autogas Bus Fleets
Blue Bird is increasingly positioning itself as the premier manufacturer of Autogas-fueled buses. Their propane-powered Type C Vision bus has been cropping up all over the country. Now, the company says that it’s revamping its Autogas bus offering to include … Continue reading
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Tagged alternative fuel, AutoGas, blue bird, greenhouse gases, news, school bus
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America Needs To Step It Up
According to the World LP Gas Association there are approximately 14.6 million propane AutoGas vehicles in the world right now. That’s just about double the number in 2000. Now look at it by country from a few of the top … Continue reading
Autogas! Coming to city near you.
Fleet Daily put up a new post today about the latest Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) and Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance sponsored workshop, giving attendees the chance to learn about Alternative Fuels for fleets (even though we know what … Continue reading
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Tagged Alliance AutoGas, alternative fuel, Alternative Fuel Trad Alliance, alternative fuel vehicle, American Alternative Fuel, autogas vehicle, Blossman Gas, clean gas, Emissions, green vehicle, greenhouse gases, PERC, Propane, Propane Vehicle
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High C.A.R.B. Diet for Autogas Vehicles
There are two types of certifications for aftermarket alternative fuel vehicle conversions. The first is EPA certification. Pretty standard really. There is an application process followed by bureaucracy, then tests and data, more bureaucracy, and then, hopefully, the applicant is … Continue reading
More benefits of Autogas…(Part 5 of 5)
How can propane AutoGas change this? There is no fuel out there that is perfect or releases zero emissions. Unless you have a motor vehicle that can run on wind power (we are so close) or happy thoughts, there will … Continue reading
More benefits of Autogas…(Part 4 of 5)
Carbon Dioxide Finally, we come to the end of this depressing list. Once again… Where does it come from? Basically everywhere- like breathing, which is why the new Federal car emission standards require you to hold your breath while you … Continue reading
More benefits of Autogas…(Part 3 of 5)
Nitrogen Oxides and Ozone Where do they come from? As a vehicle’s engine heats up and burns gas Nitrogen and Oxygen are released and form to make Nitrogen Oxides. The Nitrogen Oxides react with ammonia, moisture, and other organic compounds … Continue reading
More benefits of Autogas…(Part 2 of 5)
Carbon Monoxide Where does it come from? This chemical compound is released during the combustion of petroleum-based fuel. Why is it bad? At low levels it doesn’t seem so bad. Exposure to low levels of Carbon Monoxide can generate fatigue … Continue reading
More benefits of Autogas…like saving lives (Part 1 of 5)
Welcome back to autogasfleet.com. This time I will be discussing why AutoGas will save the environment, your health, and of course…your children. Motor vehicles emit many pollutants including Hydrocarbons, Carbon Monoxide, Nitrogen Oxides and Carbon Dioxide. This is not good. … Continue reading
