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Propane Transit Vehicles

The fastest growing, most sustainable alternative fuel in the world.

“Over a five-year period, we saved over $4 million using propane. So for us it’s been a win-win.” — Edgar H. Benning, general manager, Flint Mass Transportation Authority (Michigan)

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Our propane-powered transit products include:

ROUSH CleanTech’s propane transit vehicles are Altoona Tested and meet federal Buy America standards.

  • 50%+ reduction in fuel costs.
  • 89% propane-powered fleet; operating since 2016.
  • Ideal for their rural location.
  • Read the case study here. 

  • Nearly 100% propane fleet; operating since 2017.
  • Zero maintenance issues.
  • Purchased additional vehicles with per-gallon fuel savings.
  • Read the case study here.

  • 100% propane paratransit fleet; operating since 2015.
  • Air quality goals achieved.
  • Affordable, flexible onsite infrastructure.
  • Read the case study here.

How does propane, also known as LPG, help transit and paratransit agencies steward sustainability in their communities? 

Propane vehicles lower expenses.

  • 40-50% less expensive than conventional fuels.
  • Reduced maintenance burden.
  • The 2024 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief reports that propane consistently provides a low total cost of ownership year after year for vehicle applications including passenger transport.
  • Funding and incentives available, but not required.

Propane vehicles are clean.

  • Propane autogas is nontoxic, non-carcinogenic and non-corrosive.
  • 90% cleaner than the current EPA standard for NOx. 
  • Renewable propane, which is nearly carbon-neutral, is available. 

Propane vehicles are reliable.

  • 87% of fleet users report equal or better performance when compared to conventional fuels.
  • Range of 350 miles on a single fueling.
  • Quick cabin warm up and cold start at negative 40°F.

Propane vehicles easily overcome the challenges that come with EVs. 

  • Fewer emissions than electric vehicles when full lifecycle is considered.
  • LPG infrastructure is 86% less expensive and can be installed quickly.
  • Robust, affordable, flexible and reliable fueling options.

LPG is widely used and gaining popularity.

  • 7,000 propane transit and paratransit vehicles on the road today.
  • 28 million propane vehicles worldwide.
  • 2,500 public autogas fueling stations across the U.S., with stations in every state.

Want to learn more? Contact Randy Veenhoven at randy.veenhoven@roush.com or 734.679.7638.

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