CleanFUEL USA showcases propane autogas refueling technology at Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference and Expo

GEORGETOWN, Texas –– October 21, 2014 ––

Who: CleanFUEL USA, an industry leader in propane autogas technology (Booth #106)

When: October 22-24, 2014

Where: Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference and Expo, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC

What: CleanFUEL USA, in booth #106, will showcase its PRO 6100 refueling dispenser featuring eCONNECT, the propane industry’s first fully integrated fuel management system. eCONNECT allows fleet managers to economically monitor and control fuel inventories faster and easier than ever before with real-time data insight, flexible report storage and remote access capabilities.

Thomas Built Buses, in booth #209, will showcase its Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus featuring a Liquid Propane Injection (LPI) fuel system from CleanFUEL USA in the Ride and Drive portion of the show. The C2 offers school districts numerous benefits, including a reduction in emissions, lower fuel prices and exceptional power. The Ride and Drive will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 1:30-3:00 p.m.

Brooke McWhirter, channel manager, School Bus Market with CleanFUEL USA will speak at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, during a breakout session entitled, “Passionate About Propane” in room 306A.

About CleanFUEL USA:
CleanFUEL USA, the nation’s first developer of liquid propane fuel injection systems, is a leading manufacturer of propane autogas dispensers and refueling infrastructure. Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas, with an engineering division in Wixom, Mich., CleanFUEL USA celebrates more than 20 years of innovation. Setting industry standards with a complete alternative fuel solution, CleanFUEL USA products offer unsurpassed economic and environmental advantages. Learn more at www.cleanfuelusa.com.

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Media Contacts:
Gina Manassero
(512) 553-2387
gtmanassero@gmail.com

Crystelle Markley
CleanFUEL USA
512.864.0300
crystelle.markley@cleanfuelusa.com

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CleanFuel USA; Bringing Out the Best in Fuel Technology

A recent invention is about to bring a revolution in the way fleet managers used to monitor and control fuel transactions. This invention has been carried out by one of the largest fuel management systems suppliers from USA, the CleanFuel.

By the implementation of this fuel management system, fuel monitoring will be made simpler and much economical. This new system will allow real time monitoring of fuel and will be able to connect with numerous points online as well. Automated logs can be saved, downloaded or emailed having complete reports about fuel dispatch. Remote access of fuel tanks and dispensers has been never been so easy before.

Curtis Donaldson, who is the founder of CleanFuel, USA, explains this technology as an economical and innovative approach to fuel management which comprises of state of the art software technology the world of fuel management has ever seen.

This latest fuel management system has some of the most promising features which are listed below:

• Real time monitoring of fuel transaction
• Economical and affordable
• Complete online management
• Easy to understand and use interface
• Remotely accessible via smart devices such as phones, tablets, laptops
• Online storage of data to cloud services
• Improved security features
• Can also be used to record and monitor actual mileage costs

Apart from these features the basic features are always there for ease of use such as a keypad for data entry, a memory card slot, RFID, etc. The device is tested and approved to be used in hazardous areas. Alongside the management system, CleanFuel will also be featuring a high tech flow meter which it terms to be the highly accurate flow meter till date.

CleanFuel USA is based in Georgetown, Texas and has been involved in fuel equipment engineering for more than 20 years. Read more here.

CleanFUEL USA Ships First eCONNECT Dispenser to Mammoth Cave National Park

Photo credit: National Park Service

CleanFUEL USA is excited to play an important role in today's announcement that Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky is implementing propane autogas powered equipment and a CleanFUEL USA refueling dispenser.

The P7100 dispenser is the first CleanFUEL USA dispenser delivered that includes eCONNECT, the propane autogas industry’s first complete fuel network management system for electronic dispensers. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) generously donated propane-powered off-road and stationary equipment, including the CleanFUEL USA dispenser, totaling more than $62,000.

"Shipping our first eCONNECT dispenser is an important milestone for us, and we are thrilled that Mammoth Cave will be able to implement it right away to experience significant efficiency strides in fuel management," said Curtis Donaldson, founder and managing partner.

eCONNECT allows fleet managers and site operators to economically monitor and control fuel inventories faster and easier than ever before with real-time data insight, flexible report storage and remote access capabilities.

Mammoth Cave employee utilizing a CFUSA P7100 dispenser. Photo credit: PERC

Mammoth Cave National Park (MCNP), established as a unit of the National Park Service in 1941, is home to the world's longest known cave system — more than 400 miles have been mapped and surveyed to date. The park preserves the vast underground cave system and 53,000 acres of rolling hills above, as well as part of the Green River Valley.

MCNP’s efforts in sustainability began in the late 1990’s when they partnered with the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition (KCFC), a Clean Cities Coalition partner. KCFC was instrumental in cultivating MCNP’s relationship with PERC. 

Mammoth Cave employee utilizing a CFUSA P7100 dispenser. Photo credit: PERC

"Our relationship with Mammoth Cave and Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition began over 10 years ago, and we are happy to see them continue to advance their sustainability goals by adding clean burning, domestically produced propane autogas equipment to their beautiful park, and to see a success like this for the National Park Service’s Green Parks Plan," added Donaldson.

For more information, please see the official PERC/Mammoth Cave press release here.

Webinar: Propane fueling station costs

Want to learn more about how much a propane fueling station costs? 

Clean Cities has been working closely with the propane industry to create a report on the Costs Associated with Propane Vehicle Fueling Infrastructure.  This document provides an overview of the components of a station, factors that can affect the cost, and ballpark cost ranges.  Look for the release of this document in early August.

Also, save the date for a Clean Cities Propane Infrastructure webinar on August 12^th from 1-2:30pm ET.  Curtis Donaldson from CleanFUEL USA will present an overview of the key components of a propane station, how a propane station works, and factors that affect the cost.  Ron Latko, retired Mesa Public Schools Director of Transportation and current independent consultant, will share his experience bringing 90 propane school buses to the fleet.  Ron oversaw the design and installation of three propane fueling stations and many fleets can benefit from hearing about his success.  During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions about the presentations as well as the content of the related propane infrastructure document.

Webinar login details are as follows:
Audio
888-807-9760
Participant passcode: 9189804
Web
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PW6636653
Audience passcode: 9189804
Participants can join the event directly at:
https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW6636653&p=9189804&t=c

More info here.

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A look inside the UPS refueling station build...

Watch this great video for a behind the scenes look inside the CleanFUEL USA garage as we begin to build the refueling equipment to fulfill the UPS propane autogas commitment.

Evolving Alt-Fuel Infrastructure

Managing the Best Option
Most professionals, no matter which alternative fuel they represent, admit there isn’t a single solution that will work for every fleet. It is more a matter of looking at the different options and deciding which will fit a particular operation.

“There is no one alternative fuel that fits perfectly for all fleets,” said Tucker Perkins, chief business development officer for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC). “Similar to CNG, propane autogas delivers long-term operating cost efficiencies and emissions reductions.”

When it comes to infrastructure, propane autogas advocates have touted the low cost of refueling installation and maintenance, which can make it appealing to fleets both big and small. According to Darren Engle, director of government relations for Blue Star Gas, there is another benefit that must be highlighted when it comes to propane autogas: fiscal independence.

“With 98 percent of the propane autogas coming from the U.S., it reduces our dependence on foreign oil drastically,” Engle said, adding that the future will bring more collaboration between propane autogas marketers to help create fueling networks that span the country, allowing you to drive a propane-autogas-fueled vehicle from California to Washington, D.C. “Right now we have about 3,000 sites available in the U.S. where you can refuel. The challenge is that there’s no continuity in regards to pricing. They can be all over the board. Sometimes, the published price is what it would cost to fill a barbecue cylinder, not what it is to fill a vehicle.”

Propane autogas also has some changes looming in the very near future in terms of technology, according to Perkins.

Currently, when fueling a propane vehicle, drivers must wear gloves and protective eye wear. This is because, when the tank is filled and the nozzle is removed, a small amount of the fuel escapes. Worldwide, there are essentially seven different nozzle technologies that are being used. When UPS announced plans to purchase 1,000 propane autogas package delivery trucks and initially install 50 fueling stations at UPS locations, PERC saw this as an opportune time to deploy a new nozzle technology, which is modeled after a design currently used throughout Europe.

“The new nozzle only requires one hand to operate, making it very similar to a gasoline-style pump,” Perkins said. “The connection automatically mates and secures, and you’re able to flow the gas. Emissions are significantly reduced, with less than 1 cubic centimeter escaping during operation. In many cases, that’s less than half of the best technology out there now.”

The UPS deployment will also allow PERC and its partners to access data on driver fueling behaviors and see what their fueling experience is like.

“It was the perfect demonstration lab for us to test this new technology,” Perkins added. “We’ll get the nozzle into at least 30 of the UPS sites, we’ll keep good records, and then begin to build a body of evidence that allows us to mandate these into the code and standards."

The emissions are so low, according to Perkins, that there is no need for personal protective equipment or training. From a safety perspective, these nozzles give users more flexibility. PERC is working in partnership with a number of other companies to voluntarily use this equipment across the board at their own locations. Read more here.

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