Save money with propane autogas
Environmental impact is an important measure of any alternative fuel. But let’s face it: The bottom line for fleets is your business' bottom line. With propane autogas, fleets of every size can save money through lowered operating and fuel cost while reducing emissions – all without sacrificing performance or range.
Propane autogas cures range anxiety
You get more than 250 percent more range with autogas than you do with compressed natural gas, about 60 percent more than with methanol, and 25 percent more than ethanol – and at favorable pricing.
| RANGE COMPARED TO GASOLINE | |
|---|---|
| PROPANE | |
| ETHANOL | |
| METHANOL | |
| CNG | |
Autogas provides 2 to 3 years longer service life for the average vehicle
Propane-powered vehicles have longer intervals between required maintenances when compared to their traditionally fueled counterparts. Propane’s clean burn means a lower carbon build-up in your vehicle’s engine.
Propane-powered vehicles, dedicated and dual fuel, are developed to maintain horsepower
That means you get the same torque and towing capacity from autogas vehicles that you’ve come to expect from traditionally fueled vehicles.
Autogas is the only alternative fuel option with a business case
Autogas supplies fleet owners and operators with a realistic return on investment when compared to traditional fuels, even in the absence of tax incentives.
| CAPITAL COST | GASOLINE | PROPANE | SAVINGS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PURCHASE PRICE | $28,400 | $38,800 | |
| Federal Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit (propane only) | ($8,000) | ||
| Total Capital Investment | ($2,400) | ||
| OPERATING COST (fuel) |
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| MILES DRIVEN | 200,000 | 200,000 | |
| AVG. MILES/GALLON | 12 | 9.6 | |
| GALLONS OF FUEL (over vehicle lifetime) |
16,667 | 20,833 | |
| FUEL PRICE (per gallon) |
$2.75 | $1.90 | |
| + Federal excise tax credit / gallon (propane only) | ($0.50) | ||
| + Adjusted Fuel Price | $2.75 | $1.40 | |
| TOTAL FUEL COST (over vehicle lifetime) | $45,833.33 | $29,166.67 | $16,666.67 |
| OPERATING COST (misc) |
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| MAINTENANCE RATE / mile (tune-ups, oil,engine life, etc.) | ($0.030) | ($0.015) | |
| MAINTENANCE | $6,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| FUEL LOSS FROM PILFERAGE/THEFT | $700.00 | NONE | $700 |
| TOTAL MISC COST (over vehicle lifetime) |
$3,700.00 | ||
| NET VEHICLE LIFETIME SAVINGS | $17,966.67 | ||