FCCC Nears Propane S2G Production

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp will commence production of its dedicated-propane S2G vehicles in Gaffney, S.C. early next month, opening a new era for propane companies who will now be able to power the bobtail trucks they use to deliver propane with propane fuel.

FCCC has just completed a four-state road show during which fleet operators could drive the new dedicated-propane S2G bobtail.

FCCC unveiled the S2G at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis in 2012, and showed a vehicle with CleanFuel USA fuel system completed by Signature Truck Systems at WTS this year (F&F, March 8).

Now the manufacturer is wrapping up a four-stop road show – the truck was shown and customers could drive it at propane events in Savannah, in Taos, N.M., in Nashville and in Waco, Texas – and will begin fulfilling an order book that stands at more than 150 units.

Fuel system supplier CleanFuel USA reported U.S. EPA and California Air Resources Board certification of the S2G last month (F&F, July 19), and said that S2G chassis-based trucks are the only propane autogas trucks on the market with a GVWR of 33,000 pounds. Read more here.

New S2G Propane-Fueled Bobtail Called a Winner

Bobtail drivers who took the new S2G propane-autogas-fueled Freightliner Custom Chassis bobtail for a test drive gave the truck a thumbs-up in this video that FCCC made at this year's Work Truck Show.

CleanFUEL USA Hires Propane Industry Veteran To Lead Sales Team

GEORGETOWN, Texas –– August 27, 2013 – CleanFUEL USA, an industry leader in propane autogas technology, announces the addition of Blair Poulsen as director of sales. Poulsen will be responsible for leading a team dedicated to the relationships and sales needs for both propane refueling infrastructure and OEM vehicle technology, including Thomas Built Bus, Collins Bus, General Motors and Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC).

“Blair is an excellent addition to the CleanFUEL USA staff,” said Curtis Donaldson, founder and managing director of CleanFUEL USA. “His two decades of experience in the propane industry along with his track record of success, integrity and leadership experience will benefit our growing list of fleet customers.”

Poulsen brings more than 23 years of propane industry experience, most recently as regional sales and marketing director for Heritage Propane and AmeriGas Propane. Poulsen currently serves as chairman on the Nevada Board for the Regulation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

“I have watched sales of autogas gallons grow during the past few years to become a significant market segment for propane retailers nationwide,” said Poulsen. “I am excited to join CleanFUEL USA as they expand their line of product offerings available for fleets during a time of rapid industry growth.”

CleanFUEL USA will continue to make new hiring decisions while growing their line of propane autogas offerings, including the FCCC S2G, which will be in full production by early September.

For more information on CleanFUEL USA and its products, visit cleanfuelusa.com.

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 cleanfuelusa.com.

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Propane Power For Pickups: Fueling Stations

Dispensing Propane Refueling Concerns
Why infrastructure isn’t your biggest barrier to alternative fuels; Refueling on the road is now easier than ever.

Once a contractor has decided on the right propane autogas vehicle for their operations, the crucial question becomes “How will I refuel?” For many contractors, this important question is often a barrier when it comes to adopting alternative fuels.

Tucker Perkins, chief business development officer for the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC), says that’s the first concern he addresses when speaking with contractors or new adopters.

“Propane is the most widely available alternative fuel in the U.S. right now, and more than 17 million vehicles in the world operate on propane autogas,” Perkins says.

“There are more refueling stations in the U.S. with propane than any other alternative fuel. That’s in large part because propane refueling stations are incredibly affordable and easy to install and operate.” Read more here.

Clean Cities Case Study: Menards

Propane vehicle drivers will now be able to refuel at 32 new locations throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, thanks to collaboration among CleanFUEL USA, Ferrellgas, and Menards home improvement stores. The project was funded in part by a U.S. Department of Energy American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) award to Texas State Technical College. Through the project, CleanFUEL USA and its partners establish fueling stations and convert vehicle fleets to propane operation. Under the partnership, CleanFUEL USA provided the dispensers; Ferrellgas provided 1,000-gallon tanks, installation services, training, and propane for each location; and Menards hosts the stations at its stores.

"Menards saw an opportunity not only to improve the environmental impact of its own operations but also to further enhance the communities it operates in," said Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) Coordinator Samantha Bingham. CACC will promote the availability of Menards' publicly available stations to fleets across the Chicago region. Menards hoped to offer propane both as a vehicle fuel and for customers to fill portable cylinders for gas grills and other such uses. So CleanFUEL USA developed a special dispenser, the CFT 2200, which can accommodate both uses. Read more here.