AutoGas Fleet » Work Truck Show http://www.autogasfleet.com A resource for the latest in news, trends and AutoGas technology for the fleet industry Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:04:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Work Truck Show 2013 features alternative fuel technology for truck fleets http://www.autogasfleet.com/2013/03/work-truck-show-2013-features-alternative-fuel-technology-for-truck-fleets/ http://www.autogasfleet.com/2013/03/work-truck-show-2013-features-alternative-fuel-technology-for-truck-fleets/#comments Tue, 05 Mar 2013 17:11:58 +0000 http://autogasfleet.com/?p=1231 Continue reading ]]> The NTEA Work Truck Show kicked off in Indianapolis this week, featuring automotive industry experts and vehicles on display from a variety of leading manufacturers March 6−8 at the Indiana Convention Center. Clean vehicle technologies from propane autogas to natural gas, electric vehicles, hybrids and more are being showcased especially for the nation’s trucking industry to help fleet operators and drivers discover the best alternative fuel or advanced technology to power their trucks.

Attendees will find experts from ROUSH CleanTech and Alliance AutoGas on hand at the ROUSH CleanTech booth in the exhibition hall to answer questions about implementing a successful propane autogas program for fleets, including vehicle conversions and purchasing OEM autogas vehicles, implementing autogas fueling infrastructure, the fuel cost savings with autogas and what’s on the horizon for propane autogas technology for fleets. (If you’re exhibition hall, come say “hi” to the team!) Alliance is also displaying an autogas fuel dispenser at the Propane Education and Research Council’s booth to demonstrate how easy it is to refuel a propane truck. (Spoiler: it’s as easy as refueling a gasoline truck!)

People often think of natural gas when it comes to the most viable alternative fuel for trucks–this may be true for heavy-duty applications, but propane autogas actually offers the best combination of vehicle performance, cost savings, emissions reduction and affordability for light- and medium-duty truck fleets. For example, 15 autogas fueling stations can be installed for the price of just one CNG station; and two light-duty vehicles can be converted to run on autogas for the price of one natural gas vehicle. There is also virtually no difference in performance between a propane autogas and gasoline vehicle–except, according to one driver, perhaps a “quieter” ride.

But why not see for yourself? During the Green Truck Ride-and-Drive March 6-7, propane-powered trucks from ROUSH CleanTech, PERC and Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., will be available for test drives. Other vehicle power systems featured include diesel, CNG, hydraulic hybrid and electric hybrid (series and parallel).

Have you thought about switching your truck fleet to alternative fuel? How did various clean fuels stack up, in your experience? Share with us in the comments!

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Alt Fuel News Roundup: 3/8 http://www.autogasfleet.com/2012/03/alt-fuel-news-roundup-38/ http://www.autogasfleet.com/2012/03/alt-fuel-news-roundup-38/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:00:06 +0000 http://autogasfleet.com/?p=594 Continue reading ]]> With the NTEA’s Work Truck Show 2012 wrapping up today, and gasoline prices creeping towards $4 per gallon, there has been a wealth of news coming out of the transportation and alternative fuel sectors this week. Here are a few highlights:

  • The Propane Education and Research Council showcased clean-burning, affordable propane autogas vehicles at the Work Truck Show this week.
  • Several announcements about new clean fuel trucks coincided with Work Truck Show week, including bi-fuel natural gas trucks from GM and Chrysler.
  • The pain at the pump has the state of Virginia quickly moving forward with its plan to transition the state fleet to alternative fuel vehicles like those powered by propane autogas.
  • There’s a new website that lets members list and search for any pre-owned alt fuel vehicle across the nation—sort of like a Craigslist for clean vehicles?
  • Four new corporate partners have joined the DOE’s National Clean Fleets Partnership to encourage adoption of clean fuel and the development of infrastructure nationwide.

For ongoing news updates and commentary on alternative fuels and the transportation industry, follow us on Twitter: @AllianceAutoGas.

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