Written on: December 23, 2024
Most businesses are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint. Our state has set ambitious renewable energy goals, including increasing the share of renewable energy in total final energy consumption by 27.4% by 2030 and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 47% compared to 1990 levels. But replacing a fleet with all-electric vehicles is no small expense. That’s why autogas for fleets is a cleaner, greener option that’s also great for your bottom line.
Most gasoline engines can be easily converted to operate on autogas, with typical conversions running at a few thousand dollars. The expense is a lot lower than the cost of a completely new fleet, and the savings will quickly offset the expense. Ready to learn more?
Propane autogas, also known simply as autogas, is a form of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) used as fuel in vehicles. It’s stored as a liquid under pressure and converts to gas when released, making it an efficient energy source. It’s a cleaner, greener fuel than gasoline or diesel, producing 40% fewer nitrogen oxides, 20% less carbon monoxide, and 10% less carbon dioxide than conventional vehicle fuels.
Because it’s so clean-burning, autogas benefits the environment and improves air quality, reducing respiratory issues among drivers and the general public.
In addition to contributing to cleaner air and reducing carbon emissions, propane autogas offers significant cost savings. On average, autogas tends to be about 30% cheaper than gasoline. In addition, vehicles that run on autogas can cost $1.50 less per hour to operate than those powered by gasoline.
Autogas can also deliver less downtime for repairs. Vehicles running on propane require less maintenance due to cleaner combustion, which translates to lower long-term operational costs. And because propane is not affected by cold temperatures, fleet operators will avoid the problems caused by diesel gelling during our winter cold snaps.
Fleets running on autogas also offer comparable power and efficiency to their gasoline and diesel counterparts. And the types of vehicles and fleets that perform well on autogas is broad: school busses and public transit busses, passenger vans and shuttles, pickups and other light-duty trucks, delivery trucks, police cars and more.
Propane is extremely safe: it’s used in businesses everywhere, and is carefully regulated.
Propane has a much narrower flammability range than gasoline, making it much less likely to ignite unless the concentration is just right. In the unlikely event of a propane leak, the chances of combustion are significantly lower, because propane quickly vaporizes and dissipates.
Propane autogas is stored in robust, puncture-resistant tanks rigorously tested to withstand extreme conditions, including high temperatures and severe impacts.
More and more businesses in the Atlanta metro area are discovering just how advantageous propane autogas can be. Not only is it a step towards sustainability that aligns with broader environmental goals, but it shows your customers your commitment to reducing your carbon footprint, which can enhance your company’s reputation and standing in the community.
Georgia Gas Distributors can answer all your questions and help assess your business’ needs. We’ll partner with you to set up a customized filling station at your business and provide dependable autogas delivery so your fleet will always have the fuel it needs. Contact us for more information today.