Steve Whaley, Research and Development; Alliance AutoGas

1. Land of Sky Propane Autogas Road ShowUpfitting Your Existing Fleet and Fuel Infrastructure NC Success Stories with Propane Autogas Steve Whaley, Research and Development; Alliance AutoGas 1

2. WHAT IS PROPANE AUTOGAS? • Autogas is: • LPG or propane when used as a vehicle fuel • The third most widely used vehicle fuel in the world with 17 million vehicles – making it the most popular alternative fuel worldwide • Over 200,000 autogas vehicles in US and rapidly growing • An alternative vehicle fuel that reduces harmful emissions, costs less than gasoline and is domestically produced

3. DOMESTICALLY PRODUCED Around 90% of propane autogas is produced here in the U.S., reducing our dependence on foreign oil and increasing American energy security 3

4. REDUCED EMISSIONS Source: Roush, 2009 Lincoln & 2008 E350 emissions compare LPG vs. GAS

5. COST SAVINGS • Fleets save more than $1.25/gallon versus gasoline on fuel costs • Autogas fleets report reduced vehicle maintenance and extend engine life

6. AUTOGAS FORKLIFTS

7. AUTOGAS OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT

8. AUTOGAS GROUND SERVICE EQUIPMENT

9. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

10. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

11. BUILDING AN AUTOGAS PROGRAM

12. AUTOGAS FUEL COST SAVINGS

13. IMPLEMENTATION 13

14. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY Source: The photos above include technology from Alliance Autogas, ROUSH CleanTech (http://www.ROUSHcleantech.com) and CleanFuel USA ( http://www.cleanfuelusa.com/).

15. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY The Prins VSI System (VSI = Vapor Sequential Injection) VSI ECM REDUCER FILTER UNIT INJECTOR RAIL OEM INJECTOR FUEL SELECTOR SWITCH TANK

16. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY Alliance AutoGas Certified Conversion Centers (CCCs): • CCCs provide a quality-controlled venue for conversions • Alliance AutoGas partner American Alternative Fuels provides: • EPA-Certification for conversion systems • Training for Certified Technicians 16

17. AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY Source: The photos above include technology from Alliance Autogas and Roush Performance, Inc. (http://www.switchtopropane.com/).

18. ONGOING SUPPORT Warranty • EPA-certified, aftermarket autogas vehicle technology does not void factory (OEM) warranty • Many suppliers of autogas vehicle technology provide additional warranties for autogas equipment, examples include: • Alliance AutoGas • ROUSH CleanTech • CleanFuel USA

19. CONVERTED VEHICLES 19

20. THE ALLIANCE FUELING SOLUTION 20

21. Fueling station installed at no cost to the fleet: Autogas station installed on-site at fleet base and/or public/shared autogas stations installed to serve multiple fleets Fully scalable to serve fleets of all sizes Interfaces with fuel management systems All necessary training for fleet personnel AUTOGAS FUELING 21

22. AUTOGAS FUELING Alliance AutoGas Public Fueling Station at German Motor Werks in Asheville, NC

23. AUTOGAS FUELING 23

24. FUEL SUPPLY AND CUSTOMER TRAINING

25. FUEL SUPPLY AND CUSTOMER TRAINING

26. MOUNTAIN MOBILITY, NC Mountain Mobility, Public Transportation Fleet Sound Bite: “Mountain Mobility would absolutely convert other fleet vehicles to propane autogas.” She hopes to see state-level adoption and support of these systems among similar organizations throughout North Carolina. • Fleet Statistics • 10 Ford E-350’s • Annual mileage per vehicle: 71,428 • Onsite fueling from Alliance AutoGas • Time operating on autogas 10 months • Estimated annual savings: • $53,096 for ten vehicles

27. MOUNTAIN MOBILITY, NC Making the switch to a propane autogas system was an easy decision for the Buncombe County Commissioners to make, after learning about the environmental benefits, fuel savings and lower-maintenance advantages of propane autogas. Lori Hembree, Director of Mountain Mobility

28. RALEIGH Raleigh Police Department Fleet Sound Bite: RPD estimates they will reduce annual gasoline used by 30,000 to 36,000 gallons and save close to $30,000 in fuel costs. The department also expects reduced maintenance costs due to the high-octane rating of propane autogas. • Fleet Statistics • 10 Ford Crown Victorias • Anticipated annual gallon usage: 39,600 • Onsite fueling from Alliance AutoGas • Time operating on autogas 4 months • Estimated annual fuel cost savings: • $30,000 for ten vehicles

29. RALEIGH Chief Harry Dolan, City of Raleigh Chief of Police

30. IREDELL COUNTY Iredell County Sheriff’s Department Fleet Sound Bite: “We’re saving 40 to 50 percent on fuel costs. We like the fact that the cars are clean burning and efficient, and we like that they’re dual fuel” Captain Phillips • Fleet Statistics: • 26 Ford Crown Victorias • Anticipated annual gallon usage: 52,000 • 2 fueling stations from Alliance AutoGas • Time operating on autogas 9 months • Estimated annual savings: • Nearly $40,000 for 26 vehicles

31. IREDELL COUNTY Captain Mike Phillips Iredell County Sheriff’s Office

32. NC AUTOGAS SUCCESS STORIES

33. ALTERNATIVE FUEL COMPARISION Sustainable transportation is based on a value equation that balances: Autogas vehicle and infrastructure implementation is much less expensive than any other alternative fuel.

34. AUTOGAS SUCCESS STORIES

35. Q&A Website: www.allianceautogas.com Contact: Steve Whaley, Alliance AutoGas swhaley@allianceautogas.com 864.923.5000 35