Asheville, North Carolina has become the first paratransit program in the state to offer fleet managers AutoGas, or propane fuel. Today, the Buncombe County Commissioners Carol Peterson and Holly Jones, held an event for the local community to learn about the new alternative fuel initiative known as the Mountain Mobility’s AutoGas vehicle program. “Mountain Mobility is so appreciative of all …
Transportation Managers To Converge on New York
The Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance is hosting a series of training programs nationwide for alternative fuel fleet managers. The next stop on the tour is a free workshop on October 28, 2010 in Albany, New York’s Crown Hotel Plaza. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is participating in the workshops along with several other organizations including the Renewable Fuels …
ROUSH CleanTech Launched
ROUSH has announced a new venture, ROUSH CleanTech, to develop “green” vehicles fueled by propane and other alternative fuel options. The news was given by Jack Roush, the company founder. The company has invested millions of dollars into developing liquid propane injection powered vehicles. To date, ROUSH has focused on Ford Trucks and vans but with this new initiative, more …
Governor’s Conference on Energy In Full Swing
The first Governor’s Conference on Energy is underway this week in Richmond Virginia with nearly 500 people on hand to learn how America can develop its domestic energy sources. During the conference Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell is touting his state’s mission of becoming the “Energy Capital of the East Coast.” McDonnell said of the conference, “In this era of global …
Alliance AutoGas to Build Largest U.S. Propane Fueling Network
Indiana’s Department of Transportation has awarded Alliance AutoGas a $3.2 million contract to install the nation’s largest single-state propane AutoGas fueling network. Once the fueling network is complete, Indiana will have 115 AutoGas fueling stations. According to the company, this network is the first of its kind and will provide propane fuel to both private and public fleet vehicles. Prior …
Micro Bird G5 Debuts Using Liquid Propane
Micro Bird has launched the new G5, a ROUSH liquid-propane powered E-450 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) Cutaway vehicle, during BusCon, the largest show dedicated to the bus industry. During the show, the Micro Bird G5 will be on display in the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) booth at the Navy Pier in Chicago. The new bus has a 25 …
PERC Partners for Clean Air
The Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is partnering for cleaner air. The organization will be sponsoring EPA’s upcoming Clean Diesel 10 conference on October 19 and 20th being held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in D.C. As part of its promotional efforts during the event, PERC will be helping to celebrate the success of the National Clean …
Denver to Host Alt Fuel Trade Alliance Workshop
Make your plans now to attend the free Alternative Fuel Trade Alliance Workshop, Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Crowne Plaza in Denver, Colo. Sponsored by our friends at the Renewable Fuels Association, the National Biodiesel Board, the Clean Vehicle Education Foundation and the Propane Education & Research Council, this one-day event promises to be a must-attend event for a wide …
Drag Racer Donnie Bowles Wins on Propane
Donnie Bowles has become the first member of the ROUSH Drag Team to take a liquid propane-powered Mustang to victory circle. The win was achieved during the August 29, 2010 elimination rounds of the 4th Annual NMCA Muscle Car Nationals at Milan, Michigan Dragway. While things started out well, the biggest drama of the event came during the third round …
Jasper Alternate Fuels Adds Propane
Jasper Alternate Fuels, a division of Jasper Engines & Transmissions, has signed an agreement with Icom North America to install and service their JTG propane liquid-injection fuel system on commercial fleet vehicles. Jasper added the new technology to its line-up due to the increasing market demand for propane fueled vehicles. “Jasper has more than 40 highly-skilled installation centers across the …