2014 In the News

When southeastern Michigan was plunged into a deep freeze for weeks last winter, New Haven’s propane-powered buses “started every day,” Brohl said. But the biggest selling point is reduce costs, Walmsley said… (The Voice)

After discussing and researching the possibilities of harnessing green-energy options, officials in the Bloomfield Central School District made the move toward renewable energy as part of the 2014 capital project… (Brighton-Pittsford Post)

Fleets across the nation are making the switch to propane autogas. Nationally recognized companies in a variety of industries and municipalities are adopting autogas-fueled light- to medium-duty Ford commercial vehicles. At the heavier end of this spectrum, the Ford F-450 / F-550 and F-650 powered by autogas are the latest to hit the streets… (FordPros)

Fleet efficiency is critical to a national convenient foods producer like Frito-Lay. The company and its parent PepsiCo, have committed to an aggressive plan to conserve fuel and reduce emissions of its delivery trucks and sales cars… (Hudson Hub Timeshttps://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/latest%20headlines/2014/11/10/frito-lay-brings-national-sustainability-program-to-ohio)

Nestle Waters North America has deployed five propane autogas powered delivery trucks in Los Angeles to deliver Arrowhead Mountain Spring Water… (Trucking Info)

Chicago-based Alpha Baking Company received this year’s Propane Autogas Fleet award from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) at the annual Green Fleet Conference & Expo in Schaumburg, Illinois this week… (Domestic Fuel)

Asplundh, a provider of vegetation management services to utilities and municipalities, is beginning to look at propane autogas as an alternative fuel for some of its medium-duty trucks. The company initially rolled out two Ford F-650 trucks powered by ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas fuel systems… (NGT News)

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) bought 20 propane-fueled paratransit shuttle buses that it will use to transport residents with disabilities. Each bus is built on a Ford E-450 chassis and equipped with a ROUSH CleanTech liquid propane autogas fuel system installed by Green Alternative Systems… (LP Gas Magazine)

ROUSH CleanTech is spreading the word about another fleet deployment: three Ford F-250 pickups converted to dedicated propane autogas operation for the National Park Service, specifically the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan… (Fleets & Fuels)

So, you like what you’ve heard about using propane autogas as an alternative fuel for your fleet. You’ve scoped out propane vehicles at trade shows and have a good understanding of the fuel-cost savings and emissions improvements… (NGT News)