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PROPANE AUTOGAS
The cleanest fuel with the lowest overall costs
Michael TaylorDirector Autogas Business Development
104-112
Octane
Portable
C3H8
Non-ToxicNon-
Contaminant
26 Million
Vehicles
Most
Popular Alt
Fuel
Why Propane Autogas?
• Proven safe technology.
• Lowest total cost-of-ownership.
• Affordable infrastructure.
• Domestic, portable, and clean.
• Reliable performance.
Ease of Adoption
Safe
TCO Areas of Focus
• Lifetime costs to procure, deploy, maintain, repair and retire vehicles.
• Initial purchase costs: vehicles, infrastructure, and buildings.
• Three F’s and preventative maintenance.
• Uptime vs. downtime and spare vehicle requirements.
• Warranty period and coverage.
• Employee wages to support the deployment.
TCO Comparison
Affordable Refueling Infrastructure
Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund
• $2.7 billion VW diesel emissions settlement.
• Funds based on 2.0L and 3.0L registered in a state or territory.
• Cost per ton reduction per dollar invested.
• Cost effectively reduce NOx emissions in the U.S.
• Propane autogas provides the most cost effective solution.
Source: 2018 West Virginia University study, comparing 2015 LPG Blue Bird school bus (6.8L, 10 Cylinder) with 2014 ultra-low sulfur diesel Blue Bird school bus (6.7L, 6 cylinder).
Propane Autogas vs Diesel
Reliable Operation
• Cranks reliably down to -45F.
• No block heaters.
• No fuel conditioners.
• No idling restrictions.
• No complex emissions systems.
• No emissions regenerations.
• No DEF.
• No hazmat concerns.
• No residual fuel odors.
• Approximately
16,000 propane
autogas school
buses are on
the road
Impact of Propane Autogas
Based on IHS-Polk data for new vehicle registrations and Vehicles in Operation registrations through March 2-18.
• Carrying
approximately
1,000,000
students/day
• In the fleets of
approximately 840
school districts, private
schools and bus
contractors
PROPANE AUTOGAS HYBRIDS
Perceived Adoption Barriers
Electric Vehicles• Initial purchase price.
• Driving range.
• Lack of infrastructure.
• Costs of electricity.
• Cold weather operation.
• Support after the sale.
Propane Autogas• Initial purchase price.
• Driving range.
• Lack of infrastructure.
Hybridization – The Perfect Solution
Perceived Barriers • Initial purchase price
• Driving range
• Infrastructure
• Fuel consumption
• Cold weather operation
• Electricity costs
Propane Hybrid Solution • Funding available to offset cost
• Extended significantly
• Reduced refueling and charging
• Reduced at idle and low speeds
• Reliable start with quick warm up
• Cost control with planned charging
PERC RESOURCES www.propane.com
MICHAEL TAYLORDIRECTOR OF AUTOGAS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
PROPANE EDUCATION & RESEARCH COUNCIL
