Oct
29
Did you know propane, or liquefied petroleum gas, is called Autogas when used as a motor fuel? It is the third most widely used vehicle fuel in the world, with over 14.6 million Autogas-powered vehicles globally. However, the U.S is far behind other countries in adopting Autogas. Why are we sending money to foreign countries… Continue reading »
Oct
28
My first week of work I attended the 2010 Texas Propane Gas Association (TPGA) Conference, where Mr. G’s Propane/Elsa Butane received the 2010 Bill Henderson Marketer of the Year award. The annual award, sponsored by Welchgas and AFRED, honors the Texas propane marketer with the most innovative and successful marketing campaigns. Mr. G’s Propane Inc… Continue reading »
Oct
27
The number one argument I hear against propane while attending conference and trade shows is accessibility to propane fueling stations. Well, thanks to the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center that statement can be put to rest. They offer various ways for locating propane-fueling stations online. First option is to perform a broad search… Continue reading »
Oct
26
Friends, are you still hesitant or confused over the alternative-fuel options for your fleet? If yes, mark your calendars for November 9, 2010! I recently received notice concerning Automotive Fleet’s free Webinar on the benefits of “using propane autogas, including how it can help reduce operating costs by up to 30 percent; infrastructure can be… Continue reading »
Oct
25
Last week San Diego hosted the Green Fleet Conference showcasing propane autogas-fueled vehicles used by transportation managers to cut costs over gasoline or diesel while reducing emissions. The Green Fleet Conference gave transportation managers the chance to test drive vehicles fueled with propane autogas, including a General Motors G-4500 cutaway van, a Ford F-250 pickup truck,… Continue reading »