Texas Alternative Fuel Fleet Pilot Program

Monthly Archive: June 2010

Jun
30

27 NEPA Questionnaires Approved

Before a partner’s purchases of propane vehicles or propane fueling stations can be reimbursed under the Railroad Commission’s stimulus grant, the U.S. Department of Energy must approve National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) questionnaires, one for the vehicles and one for the refueling infrastructure.  On June 28 the Commission received DOE approval of 27 partners’ questionnaires. … Continue reading »

Jun
28

Propane Vehicle Options: CleanFUEL USA

CleanFUEL USA’s Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) fuel system is used on a wide range of vehicles, including Blue Bird Vision full-size school buses, General Motors 8.1L C4500-C8500 medium-duty trucks, GM 6.0L G4500 cutaway-van chassis, and the GM 6.0L W42 Workhorse chassis.

Jun
25

Propane Vehicle Options: Alliance AutoGas

Alliance AutoGas offers EPA-certified propane retrofit fuel systems for 2006-2009 Ford, Chevrolet and GMC sedans, pickups and vans.  For a list of currently certified systems, visit http://www.allianceautogas.com/index.php/fleet-customers.

Jun
24

Collins Bus Offers Type A Propane NEXBUS

Collins Bus Corporation (South Hutchinson, KS) and CleanFUEL USA (Georgetown, TX) have joined forces to offer a propane-fueled version of Collins’ Type A school bus.  The buses are built on GM 139” or 159” dual-rear-wheel cutaway chassis.  They are equipped with 6.0L General Motors engines and CleanFUEL USA’s Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) fuel systems.   For… Continue reading »

Jun
23

Federal Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit

The federal Qualified Alternative Fuel Motor Vehicle (QAFMV) tax credit provides a credit for qualified vehicles powered by an alternative fuel, including propane. The credit for QAFMVs may be as much 50-80 percent of the incremental cost of the alternative fuel system. The credit applies to vehicles placed in service between January 1, 2006, and… Continue reading »

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