USPS contractor adds propane autogas vehicles to fleet

August 4, 2022 By Carly Bemer

Hi Pro Inc. added five propane-fueled Class 6 box trucks, making it the first U.S.P.S. contractor in Colorado to operate a fleet with propane autogas.

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Drive Clean Rural USA targets alternative fuel solutions

May 5, 2022 By Brian Richesson

Drive Clean Rural USA is a U.S. Department of Energy-funded pilot project that aims to bring alternative fuel sources, including propane, to rural communities.

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‘Propane DME blends’ project receives DOE funding

November 18, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office awarded more than $4 million in funding to test novel applications of dimethyl ether (DME).

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USPS contractor adds propane autogas trucks through DOE grant

April 20, 2021 By Danielle Pesta

Nationwide mail logistics contractor Hi Pro Inc. is adding five Class 6 straight box propane autogas delivery trucks to its fleet.

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Year-end legislation proves beneficial for propane

January 5, 2021 By Brian Richesson

The propane industry claimed several victories in major year-end COVID-19 relief and appropriations legislation signed into law Dec. 27, 2020.

This article is tagged with alternative fuel tax credits, combined heat and power (CHP), COVID-19, Department of Energy (DOE), dimethyl ether (DME), National Propane Gas Association (NPGA), NPGA, propane autogas, Roush CleanTech, Steve Kaminski and posted in Featured

Five reasons 2020 was ‘worth it’ for the propane industry

December 17, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Before we flip the 2020 calendar once and for all, let’s take a few minutes to recognize some of the propane industry’s notable takeaways from this year.

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Autogas refueling photo courtesy of Alliance AutoGas

Clean Cities plays role in autogas market development

October 20, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Propane autogas leaders say partnerships with local Clean Cities coalitions are vital as the industry works to educate and grow the market.

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According to PERC, propane autogas vehicles cost 27 cents per mile to operate. Diesel is about 10 cents more expensive in operational costs. Photo by Joe McCarthy

DOE funding for vehicle technology shows ‘parity for propane’

August 20, 2020 By Brian Richesson

Industry leaders are hailing Department of Energy (DOE) research funding totaling more than $9 million for vehicle technologies utilizing propane.

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The rules established by industry organizations, as well as our own safety policies, are in place for a reason – to keep us safe. iStock.com/Olivier Le Moal

DOE recognizes non-condensing furnace tech in proposed rulemaking

September 10, 2019 By Brian Richesson

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) notice of proposed rulemaking comes after the agency considered public comments on a petition by the gas industry.

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Propane industry veteran to retire after 48 years of service

March 26, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Andy Ronald, who has worked in the energy industry for over half a century, spent the majority of his time in the propane sector.

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