Laketran continues transition to propane-powered buses

January 26, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

Laketran will add 11 propane-powered buses to its fleet. These new vehicles are intended to help improve efficiency.

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Ohio EPA offers grant for vehicle conversions

January 18, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

The Ohio EPA now offers a grant that will assist class 7 and 8 vehicle owners in converting diesel- or gasoline-powered engines to those that use alternative fuels, such as propane.

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Joy Alafia, president and CEO of the Western Propane Gas Association, takes a selfie with the student body of Sierra Enterprise Elementary School. The Propane Education & Research Council donated $5,000 to the school in recognition of Elk Grove Unified School District’s adoption of more than 200 propane-powered school buses. Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

Debunking autogas myths

January 15, 2018 By LP Gas

Propane autogas is one of the fastest-growing markets in the industry, but retailers often have a hard time finding the right place to market this fuel source.

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Retailers share experiences with propane autogas

January 8, 2018 By Allison Kral

2017 LP Gas Growth Summit attendees share their experiences with propane autogas.

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IC Bus to fulfill propane bus order for Alabama school district

January 5, 2018 By Joe McCarthy

The 44 school buses will be powered by the Power Solutions International 8.8-liter propane engine.

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Propane retailers share top trends in State of the Industry report

December 29, 2017 By LP Gas

For this year’s State of the Industry report, we asked propane retailers about their favorites, as well as the issues affecting their operations.

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Propane and natural gas groups ask Congress to extend alternative fuel tax credit

December 21, 2017 By Clara Richter

More than 300 propane and natural gas organizations are urging Congress to extend the alternative fuels tax credit for at least two years.

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Tecogen forms Ultera Technologies Inc. to develop propane engine technology

December 19, 2017 By Joe McCarthy

Tecogen Inc. formed Ultera Technologies Inc. to develop a prototype of Tecogen’s Ultera emissions technology for spark-ignited engines powered by propane.

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Omnitek Engineering to develop heavy-duty propane-powered engines

December 15, 2017 By Joe McCarthy

Omnitek Engineering Corp. received a contract to develop a heavy-duty 12-liter propane engine for Class 8 trucks. The engine is targeted for regions with no access to natural gas.