Monthly Archives: May 2013

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.



Alt fuel news roundup: 5/30/2013

In today’s alternative fuel fleet news roundup, we cover headlines about alternative fuel roadshows, fleets switching to domestic clean fuel and more: Experts from Alliance AutoGas and ROUSH CleanTech recently spoke with a couple Georgia city and county governments about … Continue reading

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North Carolina Sheriff wins Clean Air Excellence Award for propane fleet vehicles

Earlier this month, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) in North Carolina recognized the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office with the Clean Air Excellence award for running 10 patrol cars on clean propane autogas. The project was funded … Continue reading

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Alt fuel news roundup: 5/23/13

Welcome to Thursday’s news roundup, where we’re recapping the past week’s top headlines in the alternative fuel and fleet industries. What new developments in green vehicle technology and alternative fuel legislation will affect your fleet in the future? Read on … Continue reading

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Colorado organizations aim to “Refuel Colorado Fleets”

The Colorado Energy Office (CEO) is hoping to make switching to clean, American-made fuels a little easier for fleets across the state. Along with the American Lung Association in Colorado and Denver Metro Clean Cities, CEO recently announced a pilot … Continue reading

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New Alliance AutoGas video talks economics and American energy security

Alliance AutoGas recently launched an educational video series about propane autogas to spread the word about this clean, economical, American-made fuel. The second video debuted this month and focuses on why alternative fuels are critical to our nation’s energy security. … Continue reading

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Kick-off mowing season with clean propane equipment

Operating lawncare equipment on propane instead of gasoline helps companies lower their fuel costs and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions. And not only can lawn and landscape businesses benefit from propane mowers–these same organizations can also run their fleet vehicles … Continue reading

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Fleet spotlight: Sun Ray Dry Cleaners

For today’s fleet spotlight, we’re taking a look at Sun Ray Dry Cleaners of Columbus, Georgia. Serving the Columbus and Ft. Benning area for more than 80 years, Sun Ray has just converted two GMC Savanna service vans to run … Continue reading

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Propane Autogas: Most Widely Used Alternative Fuel Is Also Safest

This week, we’re featuring a guest post by Darren Engle of Blue Star Gas, who is also chairman of the Propane Education and Research Council’s Research and Technology Development Working Group. The article originally appeared in the April 2013 Butane-Propane … Continue reading

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Alt fuel news roundup: 5/2/2013

In this week’s news roundup, we’re covering headlines about clean fleet conversions, alternative fuel vehicle legislation and more. And don’t forget to register for the upcoming May 7 propane autogas webinar from Alliance AutoGas and Force 911! This series of … Continue reading

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