Monthly Archives: July 2012

The Blog for AutoGas Fleets


There are currently over five million fleet vehicles in the United States with a bevy of resources aimed at fleet owners, operators, managers and everyone in between - consulting agencies, GPS technology and fuel management software providers, purchasing and leasing outsourcing companies, etc. However, there is a distinct lack of resources when it comes to the relationship between fleets and alternative fuels. With rising gasoline and diesel prices, more stringent emissions laws, and an overall global trend toward environmental sustainability, this relationship is becoming very real for our country's fleets. Many have already seen the potential alternative fuels can offer.

This blog is here to help.


Posted on Jul 31 2012

A cost-effective clean fuel that makes common sense

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In a clean fleet case study featured in Work Truck Magazine, ThyssenKrupp Elevator Fleet Director Tom Armstrong provides helpful insight into his process for choosing the best alternative fuel to power his vehicles. “We were determined to reduce our fuel … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 26 2012

Alt Fuel News Roundup: 7/26

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Big news this week from DHL Express, which added 100 propane-powered Ford E-250 cargo vans with dedicated liquid propane autogas fuel systems from Roush CleanTech. DHL is already operating propane-powered vehicles in Ohio, Tennessee and Louisiana. Here are a few … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 24 2012

Propane in the Park event to showcase autogas technology in Wisconsin

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Tomorrow, July 25, leading autogas technology and fuel providers will convene for a special event in Lime Kiln Park in Grafton, Wis. The “Propane in the Park” event will educate area fleet managers about the benefits of propane autogas and … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 19 2012

Alt fuel news roundup: 7/19

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This week’s roundup brings us news of four additional conversion centers joining the Alliance AutoGas network. Catch up on other alternative fuel news: The alternative vehicle fuels tax credit drama continues in Louisiana, where Gov. Bobby Jindal is refusing to … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 17 2012

Lawmakers call on Detroit to kickstart alternative fuel vehicle adoption

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The governors of Oklahoma and Colorado (which a Forbes article notes are two states with a “vested interest in the natural gas industry”) are calling on our nation’s major auto manufacturers in Detroit to produce more vehicles that run on … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 12 2012

Alt Fuel News Roundup: 7/12/12

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Here’s the latest news from the alternative fuel and fleet industries: New Alliance AutoGas partner Como Oil & Propane will help regional businesses in areas of Minnesota and Wisconsin switch to clean, affordable propane autogas. Lewis Pest Control in Alabama … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 10 2012

Famed Biltmore Estate going green

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The Biltmore Estate, situated in picturesque Asheville, NC, is adding “environmentally friendly” to its list of attributes. As the Asheville Citizen-Times reports, “In partnership with Alliance AutoGas, the state’s largest tourist attraction recently converted two of the 15 shuttle buses in … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 05 2012

Alt Fuel News Roundup: 7/5

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We hope you all had a great 4th of July yesterday. One of the best photos of fireworks shows we’ve seen comes from San Diego, where a glitch caused all the fireworks to go off at once! Check it out. … Continue reading →

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Posted on Jul 03 2012

Declare energy independence this 4th of July

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Many of us will come together with family and friends on the 4th of July to fire up the grill and celebrate the pivotal time in our history when America declared its independence. But this year, let’s make Independence Day … Continue reading →

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