Clean Energy for the Next 250 Years
The United States is approaching its 250th anniversary this Fourth of July. It makes me reflect on our nation’s history, which has been defined by innovation and a drive for a stronger, more independent nation. This spirit continues today within ROUSH CleanTech and in our country’s pursuit of clean, domestic transportation fuel solutions. Propane autogas stands out as a powerful, American-made fuel ready to power our country’s fleet vehicles into its next chapter, delivering on our shared goals for both environmental health and energy security.
Propane autogas is a path toward net-zero emissions that is here, now. It’s classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a low-emission alternative fuel that is non-toxic and emits virtually zero particulate matter. Plus, ROUSH CleanTech’s propane engine is 90% cleaner than the EPA’s most stringent emission standard.
From school and transit buses to delivery trucks, fleets that are adopting propane vehicles immediately reduce their carbon footprint. For public fleets, this transition represents one of the most efficient uses of taxpayer dollars, offering the lowest total cost of ownership without placing any new burdens on the electrical grid.
A significant part of propane’s strength lies in its American roots. Over 90% of the U.S. supply is produced domestically, with much of the rest coming from Canada. This wide availability ensures a stable, secure energy source that reduces our reliance on foreign oil and strengthens our national energy independence — a value as important today as it was in 1776.
As we celebrate America’s progress in embracing clean, domestic energy like propane autogas, it is an investment in our communities, our economy and our environment, ensuring a prosperous and sustainable future for the next generation.
Here’s what I’m reading this month:
- Chester County’s Chesco Connect buses shift to propane power in sustainable transport push
- Propane transit buses help rural Minnesota Indian reservation thrive
- How Barbara Cline built one of South Dakota’s most vital transit systems
- Clarksville-Montgomery Co. Schools supports Angel Tree, gives back to children it serves
Chelsea Uphaus
Director of Marketing
ROUSH CleanTech
