Texas Alternative Fuel Fleet Pilot Program

Monthly Archive: April 2010

Apr
28

IMPCO Certifies Systems for 5.4L F-150 Pickups

IMPCO Certifies Propane Conversion Systems for 5.4L F-150 Pickups

Apr
27

Additional funds available for Texas public propane fleets!

Exciting news if you’re interested in growing your propane fleet or trying propane for the first time!  Commissioner Michael Williams sent out an email last week about additional funds that are available as part of this grant.  Read the email (pasted below), and if you’re interested in becoming a grant partner, contact Heather Ball, heather.ball… Continue reading »

Apr
22

EPA certifies 6.0L propane engine used in Collins NEXBUS

School Transportation News Online recently wrote an article about EPA’s certification of the propane engine for Collins NEXBUS, which is a Type A small school bus.  CARB testing is ongoing.

Apr
21

Federal Alternative Motor Fuel Tax Credit Update

For the past several years, schools and other entities with onsite refueling infrastructure were eligible for the federal alternative motor fuel tax credit of $0.50/gallon.  The credit, which took effect October 1, 2006, expired December 31, 2009.   Legislation (H.R. 4213) that would extend the $0.50/gallon federal propane motor-fuel tax credit for an additional year has… Continue reading »

Apr
19

Training

One of the keys to success for a propane fleet is making sure that everyone who will drive, refuel or service the vehicles is familiar with propane.  The Railroad Commission offers three kinds of free training under the DOE grant.  1.  Drivers and refuelers.  Commission propane experts will train participating fleets’ drivers and dispenser operators… Continue reading »

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