Light-Duty Propane Autogas Vehicles

Propane autogas, also known as liquefied petroleum lower cost than that of gasoline enabling a quick re- gas (LPG) is a domestically produced, high-energy turn on investment. density, relatively low cost, and clean burning alterna- tive fuel used to power light, medium, and heavy-duty Propane vs. Diesel Cost Comparison (for Police Interceptor vehicles. Propane used in vehicles is specified as HD-5 Sedan) propane, a mixture of 90% propane, 5 % propylene, Gasoline Propane and 5% other gases. It has a high-octane rating mak- Base Vehicle Pur- Incremental Vehicle ing it an excellent choice for spark-ignited internal $29,000 $6,000 chase Cost Purchase Cost combustion engines. Using propane vehicle fuel in- Avg. Annual Fuel Avg. Annual Fuel Use creases energy security, provides performance bene- 1,500 800 Use (gallons) (GGE) fits, and improves public health and the environment.

Sample Light-Duty Propane Autogas Vehicles Annual Mileage 15,000 Annual Mileage 17,000 There are many options when it comes to light-duty propane autogas vehicles. Most light-duty vehicles include pick-up trucks, sedans, police cruisers, and Price Levels Median Oil Price vans. A wide variety of options are available from ma- Gasoline Propane Fuel Type jor OEMs as both dedicated vehicles and conversions. ($2.77) ($1.51) Avg. Annual Contact your local dealer to find more available pro- $4,155 $1,208 pane vehicle options. Fuel Costs Avg. Annual Fuel Cost $2,947 En- Fuel Savings OEM Outfitters Model gine Type Payback Period 2.0 years 5.0L Ford Blossman F-150 Bi-fuel V8 Police Intercep- 3.7L Ford Blossman Bi-fuel tor Sedan V6 Chevro- Express Cargo 6.0L ICOM Bi-fuel let Van V8

Ford Police Interceptor Sedan Ford F-150 LPG/Propane Fueling Station Locator ROI Scenario for Light-Duty Propane Autogas Vehicle Hundreds of LPG/propane fueling stations are availa- The vehicle cost comparison between a light-duty ble in the United States. Visit the U.S. Department of propane autogas vehicle and a light-duty gasoline Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center to find LPG/ propane fueling stations in the United States and Can- vehicle shows a positive fuel costs savings amount ada: https://afdc.energy.gov/fuels/ that will provide a payback of the incremental $6,000 propane_stations.html. purchase price under a low, median, and high oil price scenario. Propane autogas can be a good op- tion for police vehicle fleets because of propane’s

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