LP Gas, October 2018
PROPANE AUTOGAS Continued from page 32 gives states an opportunity to deploy alternative fuel vehicles like never before A few months ago the industry was primarily focused on offering alternatives to diesel school buses as 13000 propane fueled buses are already used on a daily basis in the U S according to the Propane Education Research Council PERC But as time went on the industrys scope began to widen considerably Vehicles fueled by propane autogas offer a really compelling alternative fuel solution for a number of sectors transit and shuttle buses local freight trucks and off road applications says Joe Annotti vice president at GNA Not to mention propane autogas provides a cost effective solution for emissions reductions when compared to other technology fuel pathways which is appealing to funding agencies The variability in sectors is significant The settlement includes a wide array of vehicle types and the money is about to be implemented in many states offering them an opportunity to purchase vehicles such as autogas tow trucks bobtails and work trucks Such purchases may have been considered in the past but perhaps not implemented due to expenses Weve been hearing about it for so long that people were starting to wonder if and when it would happen says Todd Mouw president of Roush CleanTech Now it is happening At press time more than 20 states had solidified their plans with regards to funding while about 20 had draft plans The remaining states are accepting comments from the public as they prepare to draft their plans in the near future It seems like a perfect storm in a good way to grow customers and gallons Mouw says This settlement presents an unprecedented opportunity to solidify propane as the lead energy source for student trans Vehicles fueled by propane autogas offer a really compelling alternative fuel solution for a number of sectors transit and shuttle buses local freight trucks and off road applications JOE ANNOTTI Vice President at GNA Z Z Z H W U H Q F K F R P 34 LPGas October 2018 LPGasmagazine com
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