Propane autogas can accelerate decarbonization for paratransit fleets, furthering goals of environmental sustainability without risking financial sustainability — making it an ideal energy choice for paratransit fleets.
A combination of local and federal regulations — along with public pressure for companies to reduce emissions — has put paratransit fleets under more scrutiny than ever to reach their organization’s sustainability goals. With propane autogas, they can significantly reduce their emissions while saving on operation and energy costs — and do it without compromising on reliability, range, or performance.
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LOWEST TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP
The 2024 State of Sustainable Fleets Market Brief reports that propane autogas consistently provides a low total cost of ownership year after year for transit applications. With propane autogas, your fleet saves up to 40% on fuel and reduces maintenance costs.
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“Propane is the most cost-effective alt fuel system. Our total net cost by switching to propane away from gasoline is about $9.8 million over the last 6 years, and that doesn’t include additional Florida incentives we received.”
— Paul Strobis
Director of Paratransit, Broward County Transit
PROVEN TECHNOLOGY
More than 60,000 propane autogas vehicles are on the road today, including 7,000+ providing paratransit services. Propane autogas is a widely used alternative in urban and rural communities alike, allowing fleets reliable access to fuel to run routes without having to worry about recharging or range restrictions.
“Our first five propane-fueled buses collectively traveled 450,000 miles with no fuel system-related failures, and saved $15,000 in fuel costs alone. That, combined with the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, made it an easy decision to expand the propane program with our new private fuel stations and expansion of the propane fleet.”
— John T. Sisson
CEO, Delaware Transit Corporation
STRAIGHTFORWARD MAINTENANCE
Transitioning to propane autogas is virtually seamless for maintenance crews. There’s typically no need to modify maintenance and garaging facilities if existing buildings are code-compliant for diesel and gasoline.
“With autogas, we’re saving almost as much in preventative maintenance as we are with the fuel.”
— Edgar H. Benning
General Manager, Flint Mass Transportation Authority
CLEANER PERFORMANCE
Propane autogas is classified as near-zero and is nontoxic, non-carcinogenic and non-corrosive. Today’s propane engines are 90% cleaner than mandated EPA standards, with effectively zero particulate matter emissions.
“We’re reducing emissions and saving money along the way; it’s a win-win.”
— Jill Drury
Director, Charlevoix County Transportation Authority
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