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Propane Autogas Industry Update

Propane Autogas Industry Update. Buscon September 11, 2012. Propane Industry. Propane Education and Research Council PERC promotes safe, efficient use of odorized propane through investments in research, safety and consumer initiatives (created 1998) National Propane Gas Association

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Propane Autogas Industry Update

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  1. Propane AutogasIndustry Update Buscon September 11, 2012

  2. Propane Industry Propane Education and Research Council PERC promotes safe, efficient use of odorized propane through investments in research, safety and consumer initiatives (created 1998) National Propane Gas Association Membership is comprised of small businesses and large corporations engaged in all segments of the industry from retail marketing and appliances to manufacturers of equipment

  3. Production

  4. Propane Autogas as an Alternative Motor Fuel

  5. Propane Supply & Distribution • Text line 1 • Text line 2 • Text line 3 • Text line 4 • Text line 5

  6. Why Propane? • Economical • Cost effective (maintenance & fuel cost) • Refueling is the least expensive option • May be state incentives • Clean • Reduces CO2 emissions by up to 12 percent • NOx by up to 20 percent • CO by up to 60 percent • Overall reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 17 percent • Safe • Low pressure fuel (100 psig-300 psig) • Narrow ignition range (2.15%-9.60%)

  7. Historical lpgvs gasoline

  8. Thomas - Freightliner – Capacity • Pricing / Order Bank 3rdQtr 2012 / Full Production February, 2013 • Project team: Freightliner Custom Chassis, Thomas Built, GM, Powertrain Integration, CleanFUEL USA, Capacity of Texas • MD chassis, Type C bus, port tractor, step van • GM 8.0L engine w/CF Liquid Propane Injection • 325-hp / 450-ft/lbs/tq • 90 usable gallons / 400 mile range

  9. GM 4500 Chassis 4 2 3 1 11” x 77” = ~28 Gallon longitudinal, underbody 1 13” x 34” = behind rear axle, underbody 2 ~58 Gallons Total 13” x 34” = ~47 Gallon behind rear axle, underbody 3 11” x 34” = behind rear axle, underbody 4 (RPO KO7 with LC8 and UFP)

  10. Basic Propane Station • Installing a propane station is the least expensive alternative even as compared to gasoline or diesel stations • 4-7 HP electric motor • No ground water contamination • Non toxic • No costly EPA monitoring system • Low pressure, 100-300 psig • Low noise • 2000 gallon skid mounted system with basic dispenser for ~ $30,000…installed!

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