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AGTA Alternate Fuels Workshop: SuperShuttle Phoenix Propane Program April 29, 2014

AGTA Alternate Fuels Workshop: SuperShuttle Phoenix Propane Program April 29, 2014

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AGTA Alternate Fuels Workshop:

SuperShuttle Phoenix Propane Program

April 29, 2014

SuperShuttle Phoenix

• Operated in Phoenix metro area since 1986• Exclusive contract at Sky Harbor and service agreement

with Phoenix Mesa Gateway• (Mixed) fleet of (90) 7-pax Ford E-350s• 35-40 mile radius service area/600K pax/year• All individual franchises – many are double shift

operations • Vehicle life span of 4-5 yrs

Alternate Fuel System Priorities

• EPA & CARB certified systems• Efficient conversion process• Reasonable conversion cost • Reasonable fuel economy – minimum 10mpg • Mileage range – minimum 300 per fill • Engine performance and reliability

Fueling Infrastructure Needs

• 24/7 fueling availability• Multiple convenient locations • Simplistic operation of fuel stations • Substantial savings vs. gasoline• Point of Sale transaction capability • Reliable operation of fuel sites

Current Program/Impact

• 75 Roush Clean Tech LPG vans currently in service• On-site fuel station installed April 2010 – selling 35,000

gallons per month• 750,000 fewer gallons of gasoline burned per year• $10,000 average fuel savings per year for each

SuperShuttle franchise• $5000 average net savings per year per franchise • Positive customer reaction

Grand Opening Event

Propane Program Expansion

• 10 additional units to be added in 2014 • Plans to upgrade to 18,000 gallon underground

fuel storage tank• Propane fleet expansion in Houston, Denver,

Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville and Ft. Collins

• Implementation to various other markets in future

Questions?