As Americans, we consider ourselves to be at the forefront of innovation compared to the rest of the world. Unfortunately, when it comes to alternative fuels, many countries are way ahead of us. Did you know that there are more than 17 million vehicles powered by propane autogas in the world today? But only about 270,000 of those operate in the United States – that’s less than 2 percent of all passenger vehicles!
Jack Roush told me once, “You can’t lead from the middle of the pack.”Omaha and Millard Public Schools in Nebraska are making changes — BIG changes — by deploying more than 400 clean-burning Blue Bird Propane Powered Vision school buses to help save money and cut emissions.
Most people have LP fuel on their back porch or deck. It is connected to a grill. It is where backyard chefs cook juicy steaks and barbecued ribs. That propane fuel is what runs 20 “greener” buses for Hall County school district, said Jewel Armour, executive director of transportation for Hall County Schools… (Gainesville Times)
Let’s talk Drag Racing and the 2013 Roush Drag Team. Last November, Susan Roush McClenaghan and her teammate Donnie Bowles were the last two standing at the NMCA/NMRA Lone Star Shootout in Texas for the final race of the 2012 season. Down to the wire, Donnie beat out Susan, winning the Lone Star event with Susan finishing in second place… (AmeriGas)
The Mass Transportation Authority in Flint, Mich. is getting 60 new El Dorado National buses – based on the Ford E-450 cutaway chassis – with dedicated-propane fuel systems from ROUSH CleanTech installed by Hoekstra Transportation in Grand Rapids… (Fleets & Fuels)
The town of Shelton, Conn. and its local Board of Education is looking for fuel suppliers as it’s investing $5.47 million in 60 Type C “Vision” school buses with dedicated propane fuel systems by ROUSH CleanTech… (Fleets & Fuels)
Joe Thompson, ROUSH CleanTech president, talks with CNBC’s Rick Santelli about propane autogas.
ROUSH CleanTech expands alternative fuel technology product offerings with new propane autogas fuel systems for Ford F-59, F-53 and E-450 stripped chassis… (Clean Energy Coalition)
It’s my favorite time of the year. The NTEA Work Truck Show was a huge success, the Green Truck Summit displayed our strengths as an industry and March Madness starts soon! It’s a season full of competition and achievement. And, much like a championship basketball team, we have strategically assembled the right pieces of our company to ensure our customer’s success. We now have in place all the parts it takes to produce a winning team.
