The new propane-fueled port tractors are efficient, clean and low-cost alternatives to the previously used diesel-fueled units. (Photo by LP Gas staff)

How propane tractors are transforming port logistics

August 30, 2024 By Chris Markham

The Port of Newark is phasing out diesel-powered port tractors in favor of propane tractors.

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EPA regulations pose threats to truck fleets. (Photo: LP Gas Staff)

Trucking fleets push back on EPA emissions standards

June 14, 2024 By Chris Lewis

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle and truck mandates are working their way through the system – but not without pushback.

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Photo courtesy of the Propane Education & Research Council

USPS contractor Nicholas Trucking adds propane autogas vehicles

November 1, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Nicholas Trucking Co., a Pennsylvania-based contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, added three Ford F-750 trucks fueled with propane autogas to its fleet.

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Challenges for fleets include a driver shortage and lead times. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Success hinges on marketers mastering the areas of drivers, equipment, fuel

August 7, 2023 By Brian Richesson

Propane marketers working to run their operations optimally are navigating issues with their trucking fleet, and many of the issues revolve around timing.

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Taxes and the shift to lower sulfur diesel influence prices in the U.S. (Photo courtesy of Drew James Productions)

Diesel settles: Prices moderate as panic buying eases

June 20, 2023 By Phillip M. Perry

The global nature of diesel has led to its elevated pricing in the U.S., despite the nation’s export of roughly 1 million barrels of the distillate every day.

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New study: Propane terminal tractors run cleaner than diesel

June 1, 2023 By Gabriella Mercado

Data from a new study with PERC shows a reduction in emissions from using propane-powered terminal tractors compared to diesel.

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DCC, Oberon partner on rDME production facilities

April 4, 2023 By Danielle Pesta

Oberon Fuels and DCC Energy are partnering on the design, construction and operation of multiple rDME production plants in Europe.

This article is tagged with DCC, DCC LPG, Decarbonizing, dimethyl ether (DME), emissions, Europe, Oberon Fuels, partnership, renewable dimethyl ether (rDME), renewable energy, renewable propane and posted in Featured

PERC offers manufactured housing incentive program

November 30, 2022 By Danielle Pesta

The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) now offers the Manufactured Housing Retailer Incentive Program to promote the use of propane appliances.

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