Propane is the Winner on the Ticket

Todd Mouw, executive vice president of ROUSH CleanTech, presents a debate between diesel and propane autogas as heavy-duty fuels in the transportation industry. He focuses on three key areas: price per gallon, emissions, and availability. Diesel, a longtime favorite in transportation, comes with a hefty price tag of $4.46 per gallon. In contrast, propane autogas delivers a cost-effective punch at the pump and is consistently priced lower than diesel. Fleet managers can further reduce expenses through tax credits, grants, and contracts with propane suppliers. Amidst fluctuating fuel prices, opting for propane can significantly benefit the bottom line over the long term.

Diesel emissions are harmful, particularly affecting children’s respiratory health, and are identified as carcinogens by the World Health Organization. In contrast, vehicles using ROUSH CleanTech’s propane technology are impressively cleaner, surpassing EPA standards by 90%. Propane is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and reduces emissions.

“There’s one final hot topic we need to address: consumer availability. Diesel is incredibly abundant and can be found on nearly every street corner. Fleets that choose diesel certainly have easy access to it. But, you may not know that propane isn’t too far behind. Made right here in the U.S., propane is also abundant. There are more than 2,000 public propane autogas fueling stations in America. Propane is publicly available in every state, making it a practical and accessible choice for every fleet.”

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