Alternative Fuel Tax Credit retroactively extended for propane autogas vehicles
The Propane Education and Research Council is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Inflation Reduction Act 2022. Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a credit for
Cummins B6.7 propane autogas engine offers reduced emissions option
The Cummins B6.7 propane is a 6.7-liter displacement engine that will be built on Cummins recently announced fuel-agnostic B-series platform and powered with propane autogas. The new engine will provide fleet owners with diesel-like performance and durability, uptime and low total cost of ownership, with power expected ratings between 280–360 hp and 600–860 lb-ft of
Alternative Fuel tax credit retroactively extended for propane autogas vehicles
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020. Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a
PERC joins task force supporting alternative fuel emergency vehicles
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has joined a national task force promoting the addition of alternative fuel vehicles to emergency response fleets. The Initiative for Resiliency in Energy through Vehicles is one of 11 projects funded by the Department of Energy Clean Cities program to accelerate the growth of the alternative fuel vehicles
Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. showcases expanded S2G applications
As it enters its first full year of production, the propane-autogas S2G chassis from Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. (FCCC) is demonstrating its capabilities for additional applications at the 2015 NTEA Work Truck Show. FCCC debuted the S2G at the 2013 Work Truck Show with an initial focus on marketing the truck to the propane delivery segment,
Propane Autogas launches new brand identity campaign
The Propane Education & Research Council announced its first-ever logo and brand identity made specifically for propane autogas: Propane Autogas Clean American Energy. Sometimes referred to as liquefied petroleum gas, LPG, or propane, propane autogas is the term coined for the alternative fuel when used for transportation. According to the council, in order to solidify propane
New video series showcases propane technologies
The Propane Education & Research Council released video interviews with U.S. equipment manufacturers highlighting their investment in developing and commercializing new propane technologies. The online video series, Clean American Innovation, goes behind-the-scenes at manufacturing facilities across the U.S. to capture footage of propane technologies in production. Companies featured in the series include Freightliner Custom Chassis
UPS invests in propane for US delivery fleet
UPS announced plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. The investment in propane vehicles and infrastructure is approximately $70 million. The propane fleet will replace gasoline- and diesel-fueled vehicles used largely in rural areas in Louisiana and Oklahoma with other states pending. Operations will
