Additional resources
Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing at Roush CleanTech, urges potential alternative fuel users – whether seeking bi-fuel or dedicated fuel systems – to peel back the layers of the onion.
“Ask the right questions. Talk to your OEM,” he suggests. “Ask for a tour of the facility of the technology provider for the alternative fuel system. Understand their warranty process. Understand if they stock inventory of parts and how many service locations they have. All those things are questions that sometimes don’t get asked.”
If a fleet is considering a switch to propane autogas vehicles, potential fuel and preventative maintenance savings can be estimated by using PERC’s online cost calculator by visiting www.propanecostcalculator.com/autogas.
More information can be gathered from PERC’s partners:
- Alliance AutoGas (www.alianceautogas.com).
- ICOM (www.icomnorthamerica.com).
- Campbell-Parnell (www.usealtfuels.com).
- Ensida Energy (www.ensidaenergy.com).
- IMPCO Technologies (www.impcoautomotive.com).
PERC also has a list of available EPA- and CARB-certified dedicated and bi-fuel systems at www.propane.com/on-road-fleets.
For more information about natural gas options, fleets can consult with Natural Gas Vehicles for America (www.nvgamerica.org).