Pinnacle Propane Joins Alliance AutoGas, Expanding Clean Fuel & Conversion Network to Southwest U.S.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. – April 23, 2012 – Pinnacle Propane has joined the national Alliance AutoGas network, bringing the world’s most widely used alternative fuel, propane autogas, to fleets in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Arkansas. Southwest U.S. fleets can now switch to affordable, American-made autogas through the Alliance AutoGas complete program and start saving on fuel costs right away.
“The addition of Pinnacle Propane to the Alliance AutoGas partner network is a big step toward reaching our objective of completely covering the lower 48,” says Alliance AutoGas President Stuart Weidie, founder of Autogas for America. “High gasoline prices are taking a big bite out of business and government budgets across the country. Shifting fleets to autogas will help them cut fuel costs while reducing our country’s dependence on foreign oil.”
The benefits of running on autogas are similar to those of compressed natural gas—it reduces emissions, lowers fuel costs by at least $1.25 per gallon and enhances our nation’s energy security because it’s domestically produced—but autogas is more affordable to implement than CNG. Also, autogas is 30 percent cleaner than gasoline, and 90 percent of the U.S. autogas supply is made in America.
“Joining Alliance AutoGas was a logical step in our mission to bring the benefits of energy efficient propane to residents and businesses in the American Southwest,” says Pinnacle Propane President Chris Hill. “Partly because it can be implemented in the market much quicker than CNG, autogas is the most viable and readily available clean fuel on the market today.”
The Alliance AutoGas complete program for fleets includes autogas vehicle conversions, installation of a fuel station at the fleet base, data integration for fuel management systems, operational and safety training, and ongoing technical support. Conversions utilize the bi-fuel Prins Vapor Sequential Injection (VSI) System, which is EPA-certified for a range of vehicle platforms. Alliance provides funding options that enable fleets to switch to autogas at no upfront cost.
Pinnacle Propane was formed in 2010 and currently has retail propane operations in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Southern Colorado and Arkansas, as well as associated activities in other gas, oil and refined fuels businesses. The management team of Pinnacle Propane brings years of experience in the propane and energy industry as well as the desire to provide the best customer service in the industry. The goal of Pinnacle Propane is to ensure customers receive the service, safety and value they deserve. Visit www.pinnpropane.com for more information.
About Alliance AutoGas
Alliance AutoGas enables fleet managers nationwide to use clean, economical, American-made autogas through vehicle conversions, on-site fueling and ongoing safety training and technical support. Public and private fleets are saving thousands on fuel costs and helping to ensure clean air for future generations through the Alliance AutoGas complete program. The Alliance partner network of U.S. propane marketers and conversion centers is experiencing tremendous growth, currently spanning 38 states. Learn more at: www.allianceautogas.com. For general questions, contact David Finder, National Energy Programs Manager, dmfinder@allianceautogas.com or (828) 251-0027.
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