Propane (LPG) Vehicles
Proven, Budget Friendly, Near-Zero Emission, and Moving Towards Renewable
Fleet Types Leading Adoption
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Refuse
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School Bus
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Municipal/Shuttle
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Urban Delivery
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Utility
Benefits
With simple, low cost fueling infrastructure and advancements in engine technology that have achieved ultra-low emission levels, propane use is growing especially when low fuel and infrastructure costs matter most.
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Fuel Cost Savings
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Comparable Maintenance
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Very Low Infrastructure Cost
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Fuel Supply Availability
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Quiet Operation
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Cleaner Working Environment
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Reduced Emissions
Challenges
With a focus on a small segment of fleet types, the OEM model availability and support networks are not as robust as some clean technologies.
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Limited Parts Supply
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Reduced Mileage (Compared to Gasoline)
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Complications with Some Conversions
State of Sustainable Fleets 2021: Market and Trends Brief
The 2021 Market and Trends Brief provides insight into the significant trends and developments that occurred over the course of 2020—a landmark year for the clean fleet industry.
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Most of our propane customers put their own infrastructure in and were satisfied. Many companies will drop a tank on a location for free. — Penske
