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 State of Sustainable Fleets Market and Trends Brief is a technology-neutral analysis of key insights and critical trends for today’s leading on-road clean vehicle technologies. While the previous year’s State of Sustainable Fleets report serves as a foundation, the 2021 update builds upon this introductory resource and provides concise insight into the significant trends and developments that occurred over the course of 2020 — a landmark year for the clean fleet industry.
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