How Propane Autogas Can Improve Your Operations

You’re probably already familiar with how much propane can do in and around your eastern North Carolina home. In addition to being cost-effective, propane is an extremely versatile fuel. It can be used for heating, water heating, cooking, and powering a variety of appliances. It can also fuel vehicles. When used as a fuel for vehicles it’s called propane Autogas.

If you run a business, propane Autogas can improve your operations. And Cherry Energy is here to guide you through every step of converting your fleet whether it’s light to medium duty. Our Autogas services include the following:

• Performing fleet conversions
• Arranging conversion financing
• Researching state and federal incentives and subsidies
• Designing and building an onsite fueling station
• Setting up a fuel supply plan and fleet card accounts
• And more

Why Switch to Propane Autogas?

Propane Autogas is the world’s most popular alternative fuel. That’s in large part because propane Autogas offers the following benefits:

• It’s economical. Autogas is the lowest priced alternative fuel available for fleet use, even when you factor in conversion costs. There are also tax benefits and incentives.
• It’s better for your vehicle. It saves wear and tear on your vehicles. Because propane burns cleaner than gasoline, your fleet will run longer and spend less time in the shop.
• It’s better for the environment. Clean, green propane emits less C02 and smog-producing hydrocarbon than gasoline.
• It’s available. Propane is already produced in natural gas and oil refineries, so no new technology or infrastructure is needed for the industry to grow.
• It’s reliable. Autogas has been used as a vehicle fuel for millions of cars for decades. In fact, it’s the third most common vehicle fuel in the world.
• It’s safe. Propane tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline tanks. Among alternative motor fuels, propane has the lowest flammability range.
• It’s made in the USA. More than 90% of the Autogas we use in the U.S. is made within our borders, so every gallon you buy reduces our country’s dependence on foreign oil.

Comparing Costs: Autogas vs Other Fuels

When it comes to running a business, you have to care about your bottom line. That’s why propane Autogas is a great choice. It’s an economical option. Let’s look at how the costs of using propane Autogas stacks up to other fuels.

• Propane Autogas vs. diesel: Autogas engines need less oil by volume than diesel engines. That saves you in preventative maintenance costs at every service interval over the life of the vehicle. They also don’t require the same costly diesel emissions fluids (DEF) and diesel particulate filters (DPF) to run clean. DPFs must be cleaned every 200,000 miles, and if yours need cleaning more often, it could cost tens of thousands of dollars for a cleaning machine or mechanic fees.
• Propane Autogas vs. gasoline: When it comes to gasoline vehicles, there is always the risk of fuel degradation as well as accelerated wear and tear of the engine components. Autogas also leaves fewer residual contaminants in the oil that can damage engines, and there’s less carbon build-up on the valves—something that is unavoidable with gasoline engines.
• Propane Autogas vs. electric vehicles: Recharging stations can be cost prohibitive. The estimated cost to set up the infrastructure for 10 electric vehicles with five level 3 fast chargers is up to $480,000. Compare that to the estimated cost to install infrastructure for 10 propane Autogas vehicles with a single 1,000-gallon to 2,000-gallon tank. It’s up to $60,000. Propane vehicles also have an advantage over electric vehicles when it comes to range. Class 4-7 propane Autogas vehicles achieve a range of up to 350 miles on a single fueling compared to a range of approximately 120 miles for electric work trucks. A Class 4-7 electric vehicle also costs up to four times more than a comparable propane Autogas vehicle.

Trust the Experts at Cherry Energy

Cherry Energy is your source for propane Autogas in eastern North Carolina. And if you’re looking to convert, we can help with that too.

To learn more or become a customer, contact Cherry Energy today!