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The Only Fuel You’ll Ever Need

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Post published:February 11, 2020
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The OPGA is offering up to $5,000 per entity, $1,000 each for vehicles or mowers. No matter the size of your mower fleet, propane mowers improve both sides of the…

Propane: The Wave of the Future

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https://vimeo.com/364375152/befabbbb1ePropane has been an important part of America's energy mix for more than a century. What makes it popular, however, is what separates it from conventional fuels like gasoline, diesel,…

Propane is Powering A Cleaner World

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Caring for the environment is everyone’s responsibility. By choosing propane, one of the cleanest energy sources available today, you are making a change for the better. Switching to propane is…

Propane Powers Student Health

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Post published:November 20, 2019
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Georgia State University's 8-year study confirms diesel fumes affect student test scores.Georgia schools are choosing propane powered school buses to improve student health and safety. Propane-Powered School Buses Georgia State University published a study that shows…

Ohio Landscapers Greener With Propane

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Ohio landscapers are more green-friendly by using propane fueled lawn mowers and trucks. When Trent Grove started his company, he was dedicated to reduce his carbon footprint. That's why he converted his entire…

Ohio Governments Save Big With Propane

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Muskingum County's air quality is cleaner thanks to the sheriff's department for converting their patrol vehicles to run on propane. Muskingum County sheriffs have been driving their fleet of propane-fueled…

Ohio School Buses Run Green With Propane

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Over 600 Ohio school buses are running on propane, saving costs on fluids, filters, fuel, and repairs while keeping students safe. Barnesville Schools run their bus fleet on propane for two…

School Districts Choose Propane for Greatest Savings

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Over 500 school buses run on propane and the number is growing. Propane fuel - known as Autogas - offers students a safe, clean ride while providing major savings to…

Ohio Runs Greener With Propane

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Ohio's city officials are making landscaping and lawn care more green friendly by using propane fueled lawnmowers and trucks. The City of Columbus' recreation and parks department took steps to…

Laketran Grows Propane Fleet While Growing Pocketbook

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Laketran found a way to make their growing service more cost effective and efficient. They chose to transition their 100-bus Dial-a-Ride fleet from diesel fuel to propane. CEO, Ben Capelle…

Chassis	7.3L Version	GVWR	0.05 NOx
E-350	Premium	10,050	N/A
E-350	Economy	10,050	N/A
Economy	E-450	14,000	N/A
Premium	E-450	14,200	Yes
E-450	Premium	14,500	Yes

	Propane	Gasoline	Diesel	Electric
Chemical Structure	C3H8 (majority) and C4H10 (minority)	C4 to C12 and Ethanol ≤ to 10%	C8 to C25	N/A
Fuel Material (feedstocks)	Fats and oils from sources such as soybeans, waste cooking oil, animal fats, and rapeseed	Crude Oil	Crude Oil	Natural gas, coal, nuclear, wind, hydro, solar, and small percentages of geothermal and biomass
Gasoline or Diesel Gallon Equivalent (GGE or DGE)	1 gal = 0.74 GGE 1 gal = 0.66 DGE	1 gal = 1.00 GGE 1 gal = 0.88 DGE	1 gal = 1.12 GGE 1 gal = 1.00 DGE	1 kWh = 0.030 GGE 1 kWh = 0.027 DGE
Energy Comparison (GGE = Gasoline Gallon Equivalent)	gallon of propane has 73% of the energy in 1 GGE due to the lower energy density of propane.	1 gallon of gasoline has 97%–100% of the energy in 1 GGE. Standard fuel is 90% gasoline, 10% ethanol.	1 gallon of diesel has 113% of the energy in 1 GGE due to the higher energy density of diesel fuel.	A typical battery that is the same size as a gallon of gas (0.134 ft3), when used for transportation, can store 15.3% of the energy in 1 GGE. [6][7]
Energy Content (lower heating value)	84,250 Btu/gal (c)	112,114– 116,090 Btu/gal (c)	128,488 Btu/gal (c)	3,414 Btu/kWh
Energy Content (higher heating value)	91,420 Btu/gal (c)	120,388– 124,340 Btu/gal (c)	138,490 Btu/gal (c)	3,414 Btu/kWh
Physical State	Pressurized liquid (heavier than air as a gas)	Liquid	Liquid	Electricity
Cetane Number	N/A	N/A	40–55 (d)	N/A
Pump Octane Number	105 (g)	84–93 (f)	N/A	N/A
Flash Point	-100° to -150°F (j)	45°F (j)	165°F (j)	N/A
Autoignition Temperature	850° to 950°F (j)	495°F (j)	~600°F (j)	N/A
Maintenance Issues			Lubricity is improved over that of conventional low sulfur diesel fuel. For more maintenance information see, the Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines—Fifth Edition. (d)
Energy Security Impacts	Approximately half of U.S. LPG is derived from oil, but no oil is imported specifically for LPG production.	Manufactured using oil. Transportation accounts for approximately 30% of total U.S. energy needs and 70% of petroleum consumption. (l)	Manufactured using oil. Transportation accounts for approximately 30% of total U.S. energy needs and 70% of petroleum consumption. (l)	Electricity is produced domestically from a wide range of sources, including through coal-fired power plants and renewable sources, making it a versatile fuel.

Fuel Type	School Buses
Propane	$108,000
Electric	$300,000
Diesel	$100,000
Diesel HEV	$160,000
CNG	$130,000
Gasoline

Fuel Type	Fleet Size	Total Hours Mowed/Year/Mower	Propane Mower Purchase Amount/Mower	Avg. Price/Gallon	Fuel Cost Per Hour of Mowing	Fuel Cost per 1 year	Fuel Cost per 3 year	Fuel Cost per 5 year
Propane	10	1,000	$10,500	$1.67	$22.71	$22,712	$68,136	$113,560
Diesel	10	1,000	$10,500	$4.26	$38.34	$38,340	$115,020	$191,700
Gasoline	10	1,000	$10,500	$3.61	$46.93	$46,930	$140,790	$234,650

Fuel Type	Light Duty	School Buses	Paratransit	Single Unit Short-Haul Truck	Single Unit Long-Haul Truck
Propane	$50,000	$108,000	$48,000	$78,000	$89,000
Electric	$93,000	$300,000	$93,000	$150,000	$185,000
Diesel	$53,000	$100,000	$53,000	$70,000	$75,000
Gasoline	$42,000	N/A	$42,000	$68,000	$75,000

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Micro Bird G5 School Bus

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Type C

Blue Bird Type C School Bus

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Municipality

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Fleet usage of propane in sectors optimal for propane Fuel (Autogas) include:

Delivery Vehicles

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Fleet usage of propane in sectors optimal for propane Fuel (Autogas) include:

Paratransit

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Food and Bev

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Service/Utility

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Fleet usage of propane in sectors optimal for
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Fleet usage of propane in sectors optimal for
propane Fuel (Autogas) include:

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Fleet usage of propane in sectors optimal for
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