LP Gas, October 2018
liter diesel engine vehicles to disable emission controls under normal use and to turn on emission controls only when the vehicle was being tested resulting in better real world fuel mileage and driving performance while releasing thousands of tons of NOx emissions To mitigate environmental damages from violating the Clean Air Act the settlement requires VW to invest 29 billion in an independently administered Environmental Mitigation Trust which will fund projects to reduce diesel emissions Available funding for alternative fuel programs is an opportunity for autogas to expand The main goal of the VW settlement was to cost effectively reduce NOx emissions Taylor says Because that was the main pollutant in 2 and 3 liter diesel engines Today propane is the most costeffective solution to reducing NOx The available funding can help propane marketers join the autogas market expand their current operation and or add propane powered vehicles to their own fleets Taylor urges marketers to check with their state agencies on the respective funding amounts and autogas conversion options under the settlement AUTOGAS AND THE END USER From commercial fleet managers to everyday drivers autogas is a cost effective and beneficial alternative fuel solution According to PERC autogas has a lower operating cost than diesel 27 cents per mile vs 38 cents per mile Despite getting less miles per gallon propane is still a lucrative fuel for high mileage fleet managers or operators looking to save on the total cost of ownership When talking with potential autogas customers here are five points for marketers to touch upon Proven safe technology Reliable performance Lowest total cost of ownership Affordable infrastructure Domestic portable and clean fuel By supplying autogas to customers a retailer boosts its year round sales and market potential Autogas helps replace gallons lost due to a warm winter can increase profitability and opens the door to sell other propane technologies Potential customers of autogas include Shuttle transportation companies Government fleets Towing and recovery fleets Landscaping equipment and fleets Outside of sales converting a bobtail or cylinder delivery truck to autogas helps marketers save on their own operating costs while also showing their support of the autogas market LPG AVAILABLE IN BOTH BIFUEL MONOFUEL OPTIONS The Patented Icom Propane Liquid Injection systems are available for numerous types of vehicle applications Including most all utilized commonly in the propane industry FORD F150 F250 F350 F450 F550 F650 F750 AND MANY MORE CHEVROLET GM 1500 2500 3500 EXPRESS VANS CONTACT US TO SPEAK TO AN AUTOGAS SPECIALIST 248 573 4934 INFO@ ICOMNORTHAMERICA COM WWW ICOMNORTHAMERICA COM LPGasmagazine com October 2018 LPGas 41
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