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Value of Used EVs Losing Its Charge

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Post published:June 27, 2024
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For years, Ohio truck fleet managers have been concerned about the efficiency of EVs (electric vehicles). Now, more consumers are becoming frustrated with the plunging value of their used EVs.…

Going Green with Propane Vehicles: How Ohio Fleets Save MillionsGoing Green and Saving Millions

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Post published:June 17, 2024
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What You Missed During the Propane Workshop Our Panel of experts discussed the three phases of deciding and building a propane vehicle fleet Propane Fleet Workshop Take Away “Saving Millions…

Hundreds of EV trucks are being delivered, and hundreds of them are failing. Now, more fleet managers are speaking out.

Electric Trucks: Big Batteries, Big Problems

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Post published:June 12, 2024
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Electric trucks come with big batteries — and even bigger costs. Discover the real challenges facing fleets that adopt electric heavy-duty vehicles.

Ohio Propane Vehicle Fleet Workshop

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Post published:April 1, 2024
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REGISTER HERE! Days Hours Minutes Seconds Learn more about Propane Vehicles Hear from Fleet Owners why they Choose Propane

Farm Trucks Run on Propane

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Post published:July 19, 2022
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OPGA Offering Farmers $4,000 for One Truck, up to $16,000 for Four Pickup trucks are a farm staple regardless of the size of the operation. It’s common to see a…

The City of Dublin Converts to Propane

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Post published:May 1, 2020
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The City of Dublin, Ohio, converted its vehicle fleet to propane, reducing emissions and saving money with clean, efficient fuel.

Springfield Saves Using Propane Equipment

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Post published:May 1, 2020
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Springfield, Ohio is saving fuel costs and reducing emissions by switching to propane-powered equipment for municipal operations.

Provide A Ride Converts to Propane

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Post published:April 16, 2020
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Provide A Ride converted its fleet to propane to lower costs and emissions while improving reliability for its paratransit services.

Aaustin Express Saves with Propane

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Post published:April 16, 2020
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In 2014, Aaustin Express operated a fleet of 175 vehicles. Of those, the company converted 90 to propane autogas. Adam McCloe, Vice President of Operations for Aaustin Express, Inc. and…

Landscaper Goes Greener with Propane Mowers

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Post published:April 16, 2020
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Since 2013, Liapis Landscape & Design has been running its lawnmower fleet on propane. To start, they converted 15 mowers and use an onsite 1,000-gallon dispensing station at their facility…

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	$140,000
Electric	$410,000
Diesel	$138,000
Diesel HEV	$160,000
CNG	$130,000
Gasoline	N/A

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	$60,000	$140,000	$48,000	$104,000	$89,000
Electric	$93,000	$410,000	$93,000	$250,000	$185,000
Diesel	$63,000	$138,000	$53,000	$90,000	$75,000
Gasoline	$52,000	N/A	$42,000	$90,000	$75,000

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Micro Bird G5 School Bus

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Blue Bird Type C School Bus

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Municipality

Municipality Vehicles

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EPA Certified Engines

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

Delivery Vehicles

Delivery Vehicles

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Paratransit

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

Food and Bev

Food/Beverage Vehicles

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