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better regional representation, which can help to effectively engage with local partners,
and allows us to better pursue new partners and new markets, including power
generation, material handling, and renewables.
This program results in continued engagement across markets, access to technical
support for improved propane technologies, and sustained engagement with regulatory,
research, and grant partners, which results in growth via improved products, strong
partnerships, new products, and new market opportunities.

PERC Project Cinch Munson Working Group:
Leader: n/a

Autogas
2020 Budget: $3,521,000 Remaining as of 10/2019: $3,521,000

22111: 2020 Autogas Integrated
Project Title: View Executive Summary
Outreach Program
Applicant /
Primary Partner: Swanson Russell
Total Project
Funding Requested: $1,200,000 Cost: $1,200,000

Propane autogas continues to be an important, dependable and sustainable growth
source for the propane industry. The markets for all propane vehicle types and fuel
systems are increasing as new state-of-the-art technologies are developed, certified, and
successfully commercialized. Sustainable annual growth in unit and gallon sales is
realized in the bus markets, yellow and white, and we see an increase in the truck, van,
and chassis markets. Recent deliveries include Denali National Park, Acadia National
Park, Schwan’s Foods, and Nestle Waters, San Diego MTS, DART, and many others.
Also worthy of noting is the continued upgrades in the autogas refueling capabilities at
hundreds of U-Haul locations around the country. U-Haul’s expansion is not only
Project Summary: increasing public refueling infrastructure but is providing fleets with competitive,
convenient fuel, which is helping to drive sales. More high-demand vehicle types and
engine options are scheduled for launch in 2019 and 2020 with development,
certification, integration, and commercialization almost a certainty for offerings for school
bus, medium-duty trucks and chassis, and aftermarket options for class 1-7 vehicles. The
increasing complexity and costs of today’s diesel technology, the high cost of CNG
adoption, and the uncertainty surrounding electric vehicles is forcing fleet managers to
take a closer look at propane autogas as a potential source for the fleet fuel. This is an
advantage we can capitalize on. Affordable refueling infrastructure and infrastructure
maintenance compared to both conventional fuels and other alternatives strengthen the
case for autogas as the option to reduce operating costs for fleets big and small.

PERC Project Michael Taylor Working Group: Market Development and Outreach
Leader:

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