AmeriGas Takes Delivery of Propane F-250 Pickup
Propane is a low-emission, economic and easily used fuel that can play an important role as an alternative, non-petroleum fuel for cars, trucks and equipment. ROUSH Performance Products is a company that specializes in an extensive line of aftermarket performance parts for vehicles, including propane-fueled trucks.
After AmeriGas Propane’s CEO Gene Bissell recently toured Roush Performance’s vehicle assembly area in Livonia, Mich., Roush Enterprises CEO Jack Roush handed Bissell the keys to a brand-new 2010 propane-fueled F-250 pickup, the first of many Roush vehicles to be added to the AmeriGas fleet.
“Twelve years ago we ran most of our bobtails and service vehicles on propane,” said Bissell. “Unfortunately we experienced service and warranty issues that forced us to replace our propane vehicles with diesel-powered vehicles. With Roush’s growing line of true OEM-quality propane vehicles, we can add propane-powered vehicles to our fleet with confidence. As one of the largest fleets in the U.S., we clearly see the financial and environmental benefits of converting to propane. We are excited to have Jack Roush, one of the best-known names in the automotive industry, endorse propane.”
Roush developed its line of propane-fueled trucks and vans with support from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).
“The propane industry has made huge strides in growth and innovation in recent years, supporting the design of the unique and fully integrated liquid propane injection system and the engineering of new propane-fueled vehicles, such as the E-250 van and the F-250 and F-350 truck series,” said PERC vice president Brian Feehan. “It’s encouraging to see the largest propane retailer make this propane fleet commitment.”
Tax credits are available for both the incremental cost of the conversion kit and each gallon of propane used as an engine fuel for qualified users. According to Roush, numerous studies have shown operational savings that fleet managers can achieve by converting to propane, and a savings calculator is available online at https://www.switchtopropane.com/, allowing the user to input variables specific to their usage.
