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Propane bus at the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Clean Fleet Conference
 

Houston fleets switch to clean propane autogas to improve air quality

6/13/2013 11:51 AM EST  -   Propane Council of Texas
Many Houston-area vehicle fleets are converting to clean propane autogas to help reduce pollution and contribute to cleaner air—a significant concern for Houston, which was recently listed the seventh smoggiest U.S. city by the American Lung Association.

“Houstonians care about their environment and the quality of their communities,” said Jackie Mason, Education...

Virginia Clean Cities Reaches 1,000 Vehicle Conversions to Propane

6/12/2013 10:05 AM EST  -   Virginia Clean Cities - Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program
Largest propane deployment project in U.S. history involving a government partnership
Virginia Clean Cities is proud to announce that 1,000 vehicles have been successfully converted to run on propane autogas through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP). The Program is supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment...

Charlotte-based heavy equipment provider joins Alliance AutoGas to convert NC fl...

6/12/2013 10:00 AM EST  -   Alliance AutoGas
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Carolina Cat, a division of Carolina Tractor, has joined the Alliance AutoGas network to help fleets in western North Carolina switch to more affordable, clean, American-made propane autogas. Carolina Cat will perform EPA-certified autogas vehicle conversions using the bi-fuel Prins VSI autogas...
Polk County Sheriff propane autogas cruiser
 

Oregon sheriff will save $20k annually with 10 propane patrol cars

6/3/2013 1:27 PM EST  -   Blue Star Gas
DALLAS, Ore. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office expects to save more than $20,000 every year by running 10 patrol cars on propane autogas, including seven Ford Crown Victorias, two Chevy Tahoes and one Ford F-350 pickup truck. The law enforcement fleet began switching to autogas in March 2013 through Blue Star Gas, which provides the Alliance AutoGas program for West Coast fleets....
Propane Council of Texas at Police Fleet Expo 2013
 

Propane Autogas: Fueling Texas makes an impression at Police Fleet Expo

5/29/2013 11:56 AM EST  -   Propane Council of Texas
AUSTIN — Propane Autogas: Fueling Texas, the Propane Council of Texas’ educational campaign, made an impression at the Police Fleet Expo Southwest. From May 22-24, hundreds of police officers gathered in Fort Worth to discuss the most efficient and innovative ways to manage vehicle fleets—including converting to propane autogas, the world’s most popular alternative fuel.

The Fueling Texas presence at the Police...

Alliance AutoGas continues Canadian expansion, welcomes Canwest Propane

5/13/2013 10:05 AM EST  -   Alliance AutoGas
CALGARY, Alberta – Alliance AutoGas is continuing to expand throughout the United States and Canada, welcoming the latest Canadian clean fuel provider, Canwest Propane. As part of Alliance AutoGas, Canwest Propane will provide regional fleets in western Canada with the only complete program for switching to propane autogas.

“Propane autogas is the...

Ohio clean fuel provider & certified conversion center joins Alliance AutoGas

4/29/2013 10:05 AM EST  -   Alliance AutoGas
LUCASVILLE, Ohio – Arrick’s Propane has joined Alliance AutoGas as both a propane autogas fuel provider and certified conversion center, helping fleets in southern Ohio, northeast Kentucky and southwestern West Virginia switch to clean fuel through the Alliance program. Arrick’s will provide fleets with autogas vehicle conversions, using bi-fuel...
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Propane Council of Texas issues Earth Day challenge: Green your fleet with propa...

4/22/2013 10:30 AM EST  -   Propane Council of Texas
AUSTIN — April 22, 2013 — In celebration of Earth Day 2013, the Propane Council of Texas is challenging fleets across the state to support clean air by switching to propane autogas. Operating vehicles on American-made autogas is cost effective and significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

“Because making environmentally conscious choices is important to...
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Williamson County fleet saves $73k on fuel costs annually with propane autogas

4/10/2013 11:12 AM EST  -   Propane Council of Texas
AUSTIN — Williamson County expects to save $73,000 on fuel costs annually running fleet vehicles on propane autogas, the world’s most widely used alternative fuel. The Central Texas county began converting vehicles to autogas in 2009, and now operates 36 clean vehicles across nine departments, including EMS, Williamson County Constables and the Parks Department.

“We are pleased to be...
Dave Jones Inc. autogas van
 

Madison companies join national network for propane vehicle conversions

4/2/2013 5:07 PM EST  -   Charter Fuels
MADISON, Wis. – April 2, 2013 – Charter Fuels has brought two Madison-area companies to the national Alliance AutoGas network to perform propane autogas vehicle conversions for fleets. Full-service mechanical contractor Dave Jones, Inc. and the Fillback Family of Dealerships will work with fueling provider Charter Fuels to help more Wisconsin fleets save on fuel costs and reduce emissions by running on autogas.

“As...