Propane Autogas Vehicles

Vehicles fueled by propane autogas offer the lowest total ownership costs compared with all other fuels. They simplify maintenance and reduce expenses, excel in cold weather, meet environmental initiatives, lessen noise pollution and operate on an abundant, safe and clean fuel. They also help fleets secure federal and state funding due to the fuel’s reduced emissions.

Across the globe, there are 27 million propane vehicles. In the U.S., propane autogas has been used for a century in fleets, ranging from delivery trucks to paratransit shuttles to school buses. In fact, more than 1,200 districts operate propane school buses, saving taxpayer dollars and reducing harmful emissions in the air. Sharp Energy provides the fuel and fueling infrastructure for many of these propane fleets within our operating footprint.

Industry-Leading Solutions

Many of the propane autogas vehicles on the road today are from ROUSH CleanTech. An industry leader of advanced clean transportation solutions, ROUSH CleanTech is a division of the global engineering company Roush Enterprises. Backed by over 45 years of Roush engineering and more than one billion miles of alternative fuel experience, ROUSH CleanTech develops fuel system technology for Blue Bird school buses and Ford commercial vehicles.

Diverse Lineup for Fleets

ROUSH CleanTech designs, engineers, manufactures and installs state-of-the-art propane technology for Blue Bird Type C school buses, Micro Bird Type A buses and Ford commercial fleet vehicles, including F450-750 chassis cabs, E350 cutaways and various stripped chassis.

ROUSH CleanTech’s Gen 5 propane engine is 70% cleaner than federal U.S. emission standards. The Gen 5 system reduces nitrogen oxides and greenhouse gas emissions, which helps optimize fuel efficiency. It also can operate on renewable propane to further reduce emissions and carbon intensity values.

The following chart shows reduced emissions with ROUSH CleanTech propane vehicles:
Emission % Lower than EPA/CARB Standard
Formaldehyde (HCHO) 100% Lower
Nitrous Oxide (N20) 80% Lower
Particulate Matter (PM) 80% Lower
Methane (CH4) 70% Lower
Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) 75% Lower
Carbon Monoxide (CO) 65% Lower
Non-Methane Hydrocarbons (NMHC) 64% Lower
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) 11% Lower

Customer Success

ROUSH CleanTech provides unparalleled support before, during and after vehicle sale through:

With more than 37,000 advanced clean transportation vehicles on the road, the Livonia, Michigan-based company delivers economical, emissions-reducing options for fleets across North America. Learn more at ROUSHcleantech.com.

Propane Autogas Cost Savings Case Study

Switch your fleet from costly diesel to budget-friendly propane autogas to help reduce your annual operational cost. Don’t just take our word for it. Read case studies from school districts that already made the transition — and experienced up to 75% savings on fuel costs.