Why Michigan Runs on Propane
Michigan Grants Update
Michigan grants (millions of dollars) converting vehicles to clean burning propane are coming late November.
We’ll post details the moment they are announced by the Michigan Dep. of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
The trucks being covered are:
Class 4-8: Local Freight Vehicles (Eligible Medium and Large Trucks)
Class 4-8: Shuttle and Transit Buses
Over 10,000 propane vehicles run on Michigan roads including delivery trucks,
transport vans, police fleets and school buses.
transport vans, police fleets and school buses.
Propane costs significantly less in fuel, fluids and filters. Propane engines last longer due to its minimal carbon buildup and therefore no expensive exhaust systems are needed. Plus, propane engines perform equal to traditional gasoline and diesel engines.
More Michigan fleet owners turn to propane for its fast Return on Investment (ROI) and for it’s positive impact on the environment. (EPA Clean Air Act 1970)
Average Price Per Gallon
Lower your price to less than $0.50/gallon with the help of
MPGA & federal grants.
Average Price
Per Gallon
Lower your price to less than $0.50/gallon with the help of
MPGA & federal grants.
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Average Price Per Gallon
Lower your price to
less than $0.50/gallon
with the help of
MPGA & federal grants.
purchase new or convert?
Class 4 & Under
Passenger Vehicles:
- Police & EMT Vehicles
- Pickup Trucks
- Passenger Vans & Buses
light-Duty Fleet Vehicles:
- Box Trucks
- Delivery Vans
Class 5
- Ford’s F-550, Chevy, Etc.
- Walk-ins and delivery trucks
- Bucket trucks or cherry pickers
Class 6
- Single-axle
- Beverage trucks
- Rack trucks
- School buses
Class 7
- Street sweepers
- Garbage trucks
- City transit buses
- Furniture trucks and smaller semis
Why City Officials
& School Districts Use Propane
Hundreds of Law Enforcement Cruisers Run on Propane
Any Vehicle Can
Run on Propane
Thousands of Buses Run on Propane
Why City Officials & School Districts Went with Propane
Hundreds of Law Enforcement Cruisers Run on Propane
Any Vehicle Can Run on Propane
Thousands of Buses Run on Propane
"Vehicles running on propane last longer."
Eaton Co. Transportation Authority (ETRAN)
Charlotte, MI
"My mechanics like working on [them] as the oil changes are a lot cleaner and they are not as difficult as diesels."
ABC Student Transportation for Detroit Public Schools
Detroit, MI
"Filling it is so easy, it's just like filling up your car with gas."
Charlotte, MI
"Over a five-year period, we saved over $4 million using propane - not even counting the maintenance offset, like filters and clean operation. So, for us, it has been a win-win."
Flint Mass Transportations Authority (MTA)
Flint, MI
"It's cleaner energy, my engine will last longer, and I have more horsepower for pulling trailers, getting out to jobs and getting jobs done. It works great for my business."
Provident Furniture & Cabinetry, LLC
Portland, MI
"Propane is more fiscally responsible for us in terms of fuel costs. The more dollars we can take out of our fuel budget are more dollars can go towards the kids."
Hamilton Community Schools
Hamilton, MI
LOWER COST
Autogas is about a dollar less expensive than gasoline or diesel.
GREEN & CLEAN
Autogas releases virtually no harmful
matter into the environment.
SAFER
Autogas is intrinsically safer than
many other fuels.
HIGH SUPPLY
Current propane supplies far exceed demand, and infrastructure already exists to meet even greater demand.
GREAT MPG
Autogas vehicles have a closer Miles-Per-Gallon to gasoline than other alternative fuels.
Propane provides 104 octane rating compared to regular gasoline rating of 87.
RELIABLE
Autogas is reliable and implementation costs are lower. The fuel is domestically produced, so less reliant on imported fuel, increases energy security and creates U.S. jobs.
VEHICLE CONVERSIONS & PROPANE FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE
Michigan Propane Autogas Fueling Stations
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Michigan Propane Gas Association
The MPGA is a trade and membership service organization
that represents propane marketers throughout the state.
629 W. Hillsdale, Lansing, MI 48933
