PERC Third Thursday Webinar. Mark Denton Alliance AutoGas (251)

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1 PERC Third Thursday Webinar Mark Denton Alliance AutoGas (251)

2 WHAT IS PROPANE AUTOGAS? Autogas is: LPG or propane when used as a vehicle fuel The third most widely used vehicle fuel in the world with 18 million vehicles making it the most popular alternative fuel worldwide Over 200,000 autogas vehicles in US and rapidly growing An alternative vehicle fuel that helps fleets achieve:

3 WHERE DOES PROPANE COME FROM? 3

4 AUTOGAS SUPPLY Autogas has the most advanced U.S. distribution network of any alternative fuel.

5 AUTOGAS SUPPLY

6 BUILDING THE AUTOGAS FUELING NETWORK The U.S. Autogas fueling network is growing: More than 3,000 autogas fueling stations in the U.S. Alliance AutoGas focuses on autogas for America s fleets: - Focusing on Fleets eliminates the chicken/egg dilemma most alternative fuels face - Autogas providers install fleet fueling stations at no upfront cost - Fleets with high mileage realize more cost savings with autogas

7 COST SAVINGS

8 COST SAVINGS Fleets save more than $1.50/gallon versus gasoline on fuel costs Autogas fleets report reduced vehicle maintenance and extend engine life

9 Vehicle# Make Model Year FLEET ANALYSIS Sample Public Fleet Gas QTY/ month Gas $ Gas Total Autogas QTY Autogas $ Autogas Total Savings/ Month Savings/Month with $.50 credit Lease Pay/Month Net $/Month 355 Ford E $3.04 $1, $1.65 $ $ $ $210 $ Express 392 Chevy $3.04 $1, $1.65 $ $ $ $210 $ Ford E $3.04 $1, $1.65 $ $ $ $210 $ Ford Crown Vic $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Dodge Charger $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Chevy Tahoe $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Ford Crown Vic $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Ford Crown Vic $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Ford F $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Chevy Caprice $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Ford F $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ Dodge Charger $3.04 $ $1.65 $ $ $ $200 $ ,232 $9, ,717 $6, $3, $5, $2,430 $3, Autogas has an 85% Gasoline Gallon Equivalency

10 AUTOGAS FORKLIFTS

11 AUTOGAS OFF-ROAD EQUIPMENT

12 AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

13 AUTOGAS VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY

14 ALLIANCE AUTOGAS FUELING Fueling station installed at no cost to the fleet: Autogas station installed on-site at fleet base Or public/shared autogas stations installed to serve multiple fleets Fully scalable infrastructure to serve fleets of all sizes If your autogas fleet grows beyond the program, or your autogas use increases, your infrastructure can be scaled to meet your needs All necessary training for fleet personnel 14

15 AUTOGAS VS. CNG: INFRASTRUCTURE COSTS The cost of one fast-fill CNG fueling station could pay for 15 autogas stations Autogas station: $45,000 $175,000 CNG station: $400,000 $1,700,000 We can install onsite fueling stations for fleets at no upfront cost.

16 AUTOGAS FUELING Fueling Solution Includes: Spill-free fueling station at fleet facility No fueling equipment cost for fleets using at least 25k gallons per year Autogas data integration with fuel management systems Continual pumping flow rate of 8-10 gallons/minute Permit application and required inspections Comprehensive autogas education includes extensive safety and operational training 24-hour safety support Green branding message support

17 AUTOGAS FUELING Infrastructure site preparation requirements: Electrical power (230v 30 amp circuit) Crash posts per local Fire Marshal specifications Communication line for data integration with fuel management systems Trenching if tank is separated from dispenser

18 AUTOGAS FUELING Implementation considerations: Four week timeline for 1000/2000 gal integrated system Eight week timeline for 1000/2000 gal segregated system Twelve week timeline for 18k gal segregated system

19 A SCALABLE FUELING SOLUTION

20 DATA/FUEL MANAGEMENT INTEGRATION 20

21 A SCALABLE FUELING SOLUTION

22 DISPENSING SYSTEM DETAILS Fuel Management Systems: Tracks fuel usage per vehicle Tracks driver fuel transactions Options include: Gas Boy Fuel Master Trak Neptune Fuel Force

23 FUEL SUPPLY AND CUSTOMER TRAINING

24 INSTALLATION PROCESS Up fitting of existing vehicles

25 FLEETS USING AUTOGAS 25

26 FLEETS

27 AUTOGAS TECHNOLOGY OEM 6L LPI System Highlights

28 AUTOGAS TECHNOLOGY OEM Freightliner Custom Chassis: Launch date is Fall 2013 Project team: Freightliner Custom Chassis, ThomasBuilt, GM, Powertrain Integration, CleanFUEL USA, Capacity of Texas Medium duty chassis, Type C bus, port tractor GM 8.0L engine with CleanFUEL USA Liquid Injection fuel system 325 horsepower, 450 lb-ft of torque

29 AUTOGAS TECHNOLOGY OEM Roush Propane Autogas Vehicles Light & medium duty Ford trucks & vans, school bus Factory Ford warranty maintained No loss of HP / torque / towing capacity Serviceable with existing diagnostic equipment EPA & CARB Certified

30 AUTOGAS TECHNOLOGY OEM OEM Solutions from Roush Cleantech

31 ALTERNATIVE FUEL COMPARISION Sustainable transportation is based on a value equation that balances: Autogas vehicle and infrastructure implementation is much less expensive than any other alternative fuel.

32 Q&A Website: Contact: Mark Denton, Alliance AutoGas (251)