Why Choose Propane Autogas for Your Fleet?

Written on: June 21, 2021

For years, propane autogas has been one of the best-kept secrets in vehicle fuel in North America. But smart fleet managers are beginning to discover the propane autogas advantage for their vehicles and businesses, saving money and helping the environment along the way.

Why consider making the switch to propane autogas for your fleet? Consider these eight benefits.

1. It’s less expensive than gasoline – Propane autogas has historically cost less – 20 to 50 percent less – than gasoline per gallon. Even when you factor in the cost to convert your vehicles, you’ll still come out ahead in just a few years – especially when you factor in government incentives.
2. It’s an upgrade from electric – Not only do propane vehicles cost less up front than their electric counterparts ($100K vs. $300K for a propane school bus compared to an electric model, for example), but with renewable propane coming soon, they’ll even outperform electric vehicles in terms of their carbon footprint.
3. Your vehicles will spend less time in the shop – Because propane burns cleaner than gasoline, your fleet will run longer and cost less to maintain.
4. It’s available now – Propane is already produced in natural gas and oil refineries, so no new technology or capital investment is needed for the industry. All you need is a fueling station and you’re good to go.
5. It’s reliable – Propane autogas has been fueling vehicles for decades – in fact, it’s the third most common vehicle fuel in the world. More than 23 million autogas vehicles are on the road right now.
6. It’s safe – Propane tanks are 20 times as puncture-resistant as gasoline tanks and require no ongoing testing as long as they hold product and have an identifiable data plate (unlike CNG tanks, which require ongoing testing). Propane autogas vehicles are tested extensively to perform safely in both normal driving and crash situations, with specially designed pressure relief devices installed in every tank to allow the safe release of pressure should it rise above preset levels.
7. It’s better for the environment than gasoline – Burning propane autogas produces 60 percent less carbon monoxide, 20 percent less nitrogen oxides, up to 24 percent less greenhouse gas and 99% fewer particulate emissions. Compared to gasoline or diesel, choosing propane autogas reduces your carbon footprint.
8. It’s made here at home – More than 90 percent of the US supply of propane autogas is produced domestically – so every gallon you buy reduces our country’s dependence on foreign oil.

Reliable Autogas Suppliers in MI, MN, and WI

If you’re already a propane autogas user, our experts can set up a filling station to meet your needs; if your business changes, we’ll help you adapt so you can keep your fleet on the road and running efficiently. We’ll teach your people to pump autogas safely so you’re good to go from day 1!

If you’re not currently an autogas user but want to learn if it’s right for you, contact us today – we’ll give you details about federal and state autogas incentives, tax credits, and other ways you can save when your Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and South Dakota fleet uses propane autogas.