Significant
ROI with Propane
LOW MAINTENANCE COSTS
purchase new or convert?
Class 4
- Ford E-450 passenger van
- F-450 super duty pickup
- Box trucks
- Some large walk-in and city delivery trucks
Class 5
- Ford’s F-550
- Larger walk-ins and delivery trucks
- Bucket trucks or cherry pickers
Class 6
- Single-axle
- Beverage trucks
- Rack trucks
- School buses
Applies to combined weight (towing trailers or other vehicles that weigh more than 10,000 pounds.)
Class 7
- Street sweepers
- Garbage trucks
- City transit buses
- Furniture trucks and smaller semis
Dedicated Engine
Propane fueled vehicles are available from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and can be ordered from the OEMs direct.
e.g. light-duty propane vehicles
Bi-fuel engine
Vehicles can be converted by a qualified system retrofitter (QSR) to light, medium or heavy-duty vehicles
e.g. F-150, F-250, E-vans, fleets
Plus, converting your vehicle only take one day!
Infrastructure options:
400 miles per tank fill with propane
Onsite Standard Private station
- Best for a fleet of less than 5o
- Onsite 1,000 – 3,000-gallon tank
Option 1: Propane Supplier Owns Infrastructure
The fleet is responsible for site preparation: crash protection and electrical.
Cost for Fleet: $1,500-$15,000 (site preparation)
Option 2: Fleet Owns Infrastructure
The fleet will need to account for purchasing the propane tank, pump, motor, and dispenser.
Cost for Fleet: $20,000-$60,000 (infrastructure) + $1,500-$15,000 (site preparation)
Onsite Advanced Private station
- Best for 50+ vehicles
- Larger gallon tank, canopy & multiple dispensers
Option 1: Propane Supplier Owns Infrastructure
The fleet is responsible for site preparation: crash protection and electrical for a two-dispenser setup.
Cost for Fleet: $5,000-$75,000 (site preparation)
Option 2: Fleet Owns Infrastructure
The fleet is responsible for site preparation: crash protection and electrical for a two-dispenser setup.
Cost for Fleet: $60,000-$225,000 (infrastructure) + $5,000-$75,000 (site preparation)
Private or Public Network
Fleets with limited space, or fleets needing more fueling locations along their routes can take advantage of this option with no infrastructure investment. Network refueling stations are accessible 24/7 through a card lock system.
If a network is not currently available in your area, a propane supplier may create one for your fleet, if it’s large enough. Alternatively, multiple fleets can team up to provide adequate load for requesting a refueling network.
Propane fuel emissions comparisons
Propane has been considered an Alternative Fuel by the EPA since 1992!
MEDIUM-DUTY TRUCKS
Comparisons:
NOx: 4% less vs. diesel
GHG: 12% less vs. diesel
LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS
Comparisons:
SOx: 37% less vs. gasoline
NOx: 36% less vs. diesel
5% less vs. gasoline
GHG: 12% less vs. gasoline
SCHOOL BUSES
Comparisons:
NOx: 96% less vs. clean diesel buses
Why schools love propane
Propane fueled buses provide benefits throughout your district!
UNCOMPROMISED SAFETY
Compared with diesel engines, propane autogas engines are noticeably quieter when operating.
- Bus drivers are responsible for students’ safety during transportation. A quieter bus allows bus drivers to perform their jobs in a much less chaotic environment.
- Easier to monitor students in the rear of the bus and take quick action in an emergency.
- Easier to concentrate on the road ahead and provide a safe ride to and from school.
NO MORE BLACK SMOKE
Schools can switch to propane autogas buses to protect students from dangerous diesel exhaust.
- The shorter height of younger students puts them face-to-face with a black cloud of diesel smoke every school day.
- Children in wheelchairs are especially vulnerable to inhaling diesel exhaust.
- Propane autogas buses do not aggravate the symptoms of students with asthma or otherbreathing-related issues.
SAVINGS FOR WHAT COUNTS
When a school district switches to propane autogas technology, they’re in a better position to afford what students need most.
- More teachers reduce class sizes for more individualized student attention.
- Everyday classroom supplies — pencils, markers, notebooks — which teachers may otherwise need to buy out-of-pocket.
- Savings can be used to fund special education programs and hire specialist educators.
- Funding for more robust fine arts and athletic programs that increase students’ confidence and provide a well-rounded education.
