Jul
29
Did you know the history of propane as fuel for cooking dates back to as early as 1910? That is when Walter O. Snelling studied the components of the gas coming out of a Ford Model T’s gas tank. After learning of the fuel’s viability, Snelling then helped found American Gasol in 1912, which became the… Continue reading »
Jul
28
Growing up an hour north of Galveston, Texas I always knew hurricane season began in June and ended in November. And with the recent development of Tropical Storm Don looming in the Gulf of Mexico, I thought a refresher in propane safety tips during Hurricanes was a good idea! So, what’s in store for this… Continue reading »
Jul
27
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA) has a 24hour, self-service propane vehicle fueling station that is open to the general public, private businesses and government agencies. To use the facility, consumers must have an access card issued by Clean Fuel USA’s propane training. For training and a self-service card, applications are available at the airport’s fueling station… Continue reading »
Jul
26
The Alternative Fuels Education & Research Division’s East Texas Marketing Coordinator, Susan Shifflet has had a whirlwind trip going from Longview to Beaumont to Victoria clocking 750 miles in her dedicated propane truck. It’s been a hot one with high temps and high humidity (definitely bad hair days), and it seems like her ROUSH truck… Continue reading »
Jul
25
Friendswood Independent School District has received grants from the Texas Railroad Commission and Houston-Galveston Area Council for 12 propane-powered school buses to replace old diesel buses. Also, included in the grant is an on-site propane refueling station. Railroad Commission Chairman Elizabeth Ames Jones stated, “I am delighted that we could help Friendswood ISD replace 12… Continue reading »