Texas Alternative Fuel Fleet Pilot Program

Monthly Archive: November 2010

Nov
30

Southwest ISD Sees “Green” as Propane School Bus Fleet Expands

Today I am heading to San Antonio, Texas with Commissioner Michael Williams to present Southwest ISD with a check for $171,496 dollars.   Southwest ISD is recognized statewide as alternative-fuels pioneers.  Fifteen years ago their school board had the foresight and vision to install a propane refueling station on-site.  Then when the new ultra-low-emission propane school… Continue reading »

Nov
29

ROUSH CleanTech Blog Entry

Our friend Mr. Joe Thompson, President of ROUSH CleanTech is back with part two of his blog post! By Joe Thompson (Part two of a two-part series.) Attention Fleet Managers…ever heard these messaging buzzwords before?  “Corporate edict to go green… save green… burn clean… save the company’s dinero… keep the wheels rolling… reliability… accountability… sustainability,… Continue reading »

Nov
29

CleanFUEL USA Partners with Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation

CleanFUEL USA will partner with Thomas parent company Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation to build and certify a multi-purpose 8-liter General Motors propane engine. The new engine will feature CleanFUEL’s new 8L liquid propane injection system, which will initially be developed for use in delivery trucks and school buses. Freightliner plans to certify the propane fuel… Continue reading »

Nov
25

Happy Thanksgiving from Texas Propane Fleets!

The Texas Railroad Commission is the state agency charged with propane safety in Texas and I want to make sure at Thanksgiving families who use turkey fryers know how to use them correctly.  Below are Thanksgiving turkey-frying tips to keep in mind today!  Hot Oil Cooker Setup Place fryer outside on a flat, stable surface… Continue reading »

Nov
24

Brian Feehan, Vice President of PERC

I came across an informative article today listed in the GIE+EXPO Show Daily that is a Q&A with Brian Feehan, Vice President of the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC).  He discusses the advantages of propane as an alternative fuel for landscape equipment.  He states, “It’s a great time for contractors to switch to propane and… Continue reading »

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