Texas Alternative Fuel Fleet Pilot Program

Monthly Archive: July 2012

Jul
27

Did You Know?

Did you know the new issue of the Propane Energy Update is available with tips on using the Home Energy Rating System to market new homes, the importance of energy savings to homeowners, and the benefits of condensing tank-less water heaters? Visit the Propane Energy Update from the Propane Education & Research Council and discover… Continue reading »

Jul
26

Propane Savings Calculator

Have you ever wondered what operational savings fleets can achieve by converting to propane autogas as a motor fuel?  Well, now you can find out! Simply, view online the Vehicle Cost Calculator featured on the Alternative Energy Division’s website.  It allows the user to input variables specific to their usage and see first-hand the savings… Continue reading »

Jul
25

Converting Vehicles to Propane by Franz Hofmann, Lead Automotive Instructor

Franz Hofmann, Lead Automotive Instructor, is back with his second blog post for Texas Propane Fleets!  This time he tackles the question, “Who in Texas can convert vehicles to propane?”  Keep reading to discover the answer! By Franz Hofmann In Texas, only a company that holds a Category L, On-Road license from the Railroad Commission,… Continue reading »

Jul
24

A Look Back With Franz Hofmann, Lead Automotive Instructor for AED

The Railroad Commission of Texas offers free safety and maintenance training on propane vehicles, buses, and forklifts.  Franz Hofmann, Lead Automotive Instructor, wrote a series of blog posts for the readers of Texas Propane Fleets a year back concerning conversion and propane availability and I wanted to share those with you again because they were… Continue reading »

Jul
23

Third Thursday Webinar Highlights

Did you miss last weeks’ Third Thursday webinar hosted by Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) discussing the First Type-A Propane-Powered School Bus, NexBus?” The one-hour discussion featured John Doswell, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Collins Bus Corporation. If you missed it, here are some highlights: The NexBus features a GM Chassis with… Continue reading »

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