Tagged: Propane

Driving Towards Clean Fuel: The Impact of Propane Autogas Conversion in Achieving Net Zero Emissions

First Published on Comvoy.com/article Climate change and environmental sustainability are increasingly central concerns shaping both policy and practice across numerous sectors—notably, the transportation industry. As much as 29% of greenhouse gas emissions originate from transportation, urging the need for consideration of a transition to cleaner fuels. Federal and State Net Zero Mandates and Regulations Government policies substantially influence the adoption of non-diesel or alternate fuels. Both federal and state regulations are trending towards more robust support for alternative fuels to meet climate objectives. Although mandates can produce anxiety...

Propane Council Calls Attention to Energy Resiliency for National Propane Day

WASHINGTON (October 4, 2023) – The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is celebrating the second annual National Propane Day on October 7, 2023. National Propane Day is an opportunity to celebrate all the ways propane keeps America running and to highlight all the benefits propane offers, including for fleet owners and transportation directors. “Fleet owners need a reliable and resilient energy source they can count on to meet their demanding duty cycles—whether they’re transporting students safely to and from school, ensuring goods are delivered on time, or...

The Blended Future of AltFuels In Commercial Transportation

Amid the clamor surrounding the rise of Electric Vehicles (EVs), there lies an unspoken reality—the commercial transportation industry is just not on a path of singular dependence on EVs. The complex balance between environmental responsibility and commercial transportation cannot be satisfied solely by vehicle electrification, it also depends on the diverse potential of alternative fuels. Conversations within the commercial vehicle industry make it increasingly clear that renewable fuels, hydrogen, and propane, the silent stalwarts of the alternative energy industry, will not be relegated to the...

Commercial Propane Vehicle Outlook for 2023

In the article Commercial EV Outlook for 2023[1] , we explored  the demand for vehicles using fuels other than gas or diesel, otherwise known as alternative fuel (alt-fuel), and how the trend to create cleaner transportation systems is here to stay. In this article, we’ll look at the pros and cons of propane-fed ICE vehicles, and what’s in store for propane-autogas commercial vehicles in 2023. Propane-Powered Commercial Vehicles Propane is a clean-burning fuel that emits fewer greenhouse gasses and pollutants, making it an attractive option for...