Why Michigan Runs on Propane
Why Michigan City Fleets Run on Propane
Michigan city fleets get the greatest ROI by using less fuel, fluids, filters, and emit minimal emissions when they convert to propane. In addition, propane fueled fleets offer employees, passengers, and bystanders clean air and quiet rides.
The MPGA is here to help make your transition to propane easy with a $4,000 / vehicle, towards a new propane vehicle or conversion.
Allegan County Transportation
The Rapid is Cleaning the Air in Grand Rapids, MI
Michigan Hope Network
is Cleaning the Air
Propane Vehicles Transport People
Michigan’s leading mass transit is saving taxpayer money and saving the environment.
Clinton County Transit
Clinton County Transit has been running on propane for almost 6 years, saving taxpayers with every gallon.
Benzie Bus
Benzie Bus chose propane for many reasons, one of them being propane is American made.
Electric Vehicles New Competition: Propane
Michigan bus transit company converted their gas engines to run on propane. It’s saving tax payers thousands of dollars in fuel costs and it’s cleaning up the air.
HOPE Network
Hope Network runs 31 buses on propane and has been for the last 5 years. On average their estimated savings on fuel and maintenance costs is $20,000 per month!
EATRAN
Chris Lake, Director of Transportation, says propane was an easy switch. He’s saving over $60,000 annually and reduced his carbon emissions in half.
Richmond & Lennox Townships - EMS
These townships replaced their diesel paratransit vehicles with propane to create a safer & cleaner ride for their passengers.
Flint MTA
MTA runs over 200 propane fueled vehicles. Ed Benning decided to make the switch back in 2008 after realizing how expensive and environmentally damaging running diesel vehicles is.
Why Michigan Schools Love Propane
Over 725 propane-fueled school buses run on Michigan roads. Propane costs significantly less in fuel, fluids, filters and is easier on engines with its minimal emissions (EPA Clean Air). No expensive exhaust systems are needed and they perform equal to traditional engines.
More importantly, propane buses are safe for kids with cleaner air and quieter rides.
More school districts are switching to propane for its immediate Return on Investment (ROI).
Propane School Buses with Ryan Zic
Ryan Zic from ROUSH CleanTech highlights why propane-powered school buses outshine diesel — from cleaner emissions to lower costs.
Propane School Buses: Holland Bus Company
Brown City Community Schools
Michigan parents are cheering this small town guy who helped clean up the environment by getting over 60 old, polluting buses off the road.
Largest School Bus Fleet
Uses Propane
ABC has one of the largest fleet of propane-fueled school buses in Michigan and even in the Midwest. With over 220 buses, they transport over 8,000 school children throughout Detroit. The cost savings from fuel and maintenance costs alone made it a sound business decision.
Zeeland Schools
Zeeland Schools got their first 10 Propane-Fueled buses in 2010 and have added 6 more since. Quick warm up times and quieter engines have led Zeeland bus mechanics to appreciate their Propane-Fueled fleet.
St. Johns Schools
St. Johns Schools runs their day-to-day fleet on propane. With their savings, they’re planning to convert their entire fleet to propane with in 3 years. From cost savings to lower emissions, St. Johns Schools loves their switch to propane.
Hillman Community Schools
Hillman Community Schools saw an opportunity with the MPGA rebate program and made the switch to propane. With their reduced fuel and maintenance costs, the district is saving thousands!
Propane is Easier on Mechanics
Propane Vehicles, Easy to Service
Electric Vehicles New Competition: Propane
Michigan bus transit company converted their gas engines to run on propane. It’s saving tax payers thousands of dollars in fuel costs and it’s cleaning up the air.
Stanford Propane Gas LLC.
Converting 15-20 vehicles to propane a year, Stanford Propane Gas is a leader in the Propane conversion industry. Their customers enjoy savings on maintenance and fuel costs every year.
Want Less Maintenance Costs on Your Vehicles?
Stanford’s Propane worked with the local transit fleet to convert to propane powered buses. Propane vehicle engines are less dirty and run long on oil changes.
Propane Fuel Adds Engine Life to Your Fleet Vehicles
St. Johns Schools runs their day-to-day fleet on propane. With their savings, they’re planning to convert their entire fleet to propane with in 3 years. From cost savings to lower emissions, St. Johns Schools loves their switch to propane.
How Cheap and Easy it is to Convert to Propane?
Stanford’s Propane explores options for alternative fuel and finds the clean-burning propane to be most efficient.
Eaton County Transit Authority Saves Time and Money with Propane
The propane conversion is easy and it’s easy to do in-house saving both money and time.
Why Michigan Fleets Run on Propane
Hear from Michigan Fleet Owners who made the switch to propane
Zingerman's Bakehouse
An Ann Arbor bakehouse is reducing their carbon footprint and saving money by running their delivery trucks on propane.
Tri-Gas Distributing Company
Tri-Gas Distributing Company sees fuel savings and higher miles per gallon by running their fleet on bi-fuel engines.
Propane Awareness Day
Propane is used in a number of fleet vehicles, with over 10,000 running on Michigan roads.
Lambda Energy
Signature Truck LLC.
Run by those who did their time in the propane industry, Signature Truck LLC has a unique perspective on building propane trucks. Marketers have the opportunity to customize their propane-fueled vehicles and can quickly see their return on investment.
Propane Vehicles Do Not Need Government Subsidies
Representative Barrett talks about the fifty propane vehicles operating in his region and the return on investment is so strong they don’t need any subsidies.
The MPGA Offers Many Programs to Help Michigan Succeed
The Michigan Propane Commission offers a propane water heater or boiler rebate to rural residents and licensed installers.
Propane is a low-emissions, low-cost fuel used by a variety of public and private fleets. There’s over 33,000 propane vehicles running on Michigan roads.
Propane is non-toxic. It doesn’t contaiminate air, soil or groundwater (EPA). Thousands of Michigan homes and businesses run on propane.
Propane is easy to use with minimal mess, making outdoor grilling fun. Try the delicious, seasonal recipes featuring Michigan grown produce.
Propane is popular with food truck cooks and operators because it’s quick and efficient to create short-order masterpieces.
Propane is popular with food truck cooks and operators because it’s quick and efficient to create short-order masterpieces.
