WASHINGTON — At the Alternative Fuels & Vehicles National Conference & Expo 2010 in Las Vegas today, Roush Performance exhibited a 2010 Ford E-350 propane-fueled van that cuts carbon and particulate emissions while delivering the horsepower, the torque, and the towing capacity of the gasoline E-350.
The event, organized by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute, kicked off with a presentation by T. Boone Pickens. Ford, General Motors, Honda, and Toyota unveiled their latest alternative fuel product offerings. The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is a sponsor of the conference.
Brian Feehan, vice president of PERC, spoke during a session called “The Gas Is Always Greener: Propane Transportation Solutions.” Representatives from Roush Performance, Ferrellgas, CleanFuel USA, AmeriGas Propane, and A-Z Bus Sales also spoke about the benefits of propane as an engine fuel, covering propane infrastructure, available vehicles, safety, and environmental impact.
More than 1,000 fleet managers, government officials, environment advocates, transportation suppliers, and students attended the conference to learn about the latest clean transportation choices. A ride-and-drive gave them a chance to get behind the wheel of vehicles that run on propane and other alternative fuels, while representatives from propane retailers were on hand to answer questions.
“With this conference, what happens in Vegas won’t stay in Vegas, as Americans are looking for clean transportation choices now more than ever,” said Feehan. “Propane offers an environment-friendly alternative to gasoline and diesel, increases energy security, and provides significant economic savings.”
Propane is used by millions of Americans for transportation, commercial, industrial, and agricultural applications. Up to 56,000 miles of pipeline, more than 6,000 retail dealer locations, and thousands of propane fueling stations across the United States make make propane readily available. Propane is the only alternative fuel with fueling stations located in every state.
For more information about the conference, visit www.afvi2010.com. For more information about PERC and its programs, visit www.propanecouncil.org.
