Alternate Service Delivery Fuel PROPANE AUTOGAS Dave Turk Propane Marketing Manager Co-op Propane
Across Canada and the United States, School Divisions are moving away from diesel powered school buses and purchasing buses powered by propane autogas. Think Propane, Think Propane Autogas
Why Choose Propane Autogas? 6 Benefits Economical Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient
Why Choose Propane Autogas? To escape the costs associated with operating and maintaining the diesel buses in your fleet
Annual Repair and Maintenance Costs Diesel Units $1,050,000 $900,000 $750,000 $600,000 $450,000 $300,000 $150,000 $0 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014
What issues plague the diesel bus? • Particulate Matter (incomplete combustion) • Nitrogen Oxide Emmisions (NOx)
Particulate Matter • Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) • filter in the exhaust system that captures particulate matter (soot) • Filters require replacement and/or cleaning • replacement filters • filter regeneration
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) • What are the operational implications? • increased maintenance costs and increased fuel consumption o system requires regular maintenance o filter replacement increases the maintenance cost of your fleet o filter regeneration burns diesel and generates extreme heat • missed regenerations or regenerations unable to be completed? o vehicle enters limp/safety mode
Nitrogen Oxide • Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) • liquid composed of high purity urea (33%) and water (67%) • injected into exhaust system and acts as a catalyst • NOx converted to water and nitrogen
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) • What are the operational implications? • increased maintenance and operating costs o another consumable product o bulk price of DEF ~$0.55 per litre • unresolved issues related to Canadian climate o freezing point of DEF is - 11˚ Celsius o significant periods of time spent idling the engine o driving in lower gears o consuming more diesel and generating additional pollution
Why Choose Propane Autogas? 6 Benefits Economical Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient
Economical • Lower preventative maintenance costs • Less oil by volume required (7L vs 21+) • Fewer and less expensive oil filters • No need for diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) • Eliminates downtown and issues related to emission control systems Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient Economical
Economical • Propane sells for 30-35% less than diesel Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient Economical
Clean • Propane Autogas burns cleaner than diesel • Fewer harmful deposits on engine • Propane Autogas fueled buses are 50% quieter than buses fueled by diesel • Not affected by Anti Idling legislation Economical Green Safe Reliable Convenient Clean
Green • Emits 80% less smog producing hydrogen • Cuts the emissions of toxins and carcinogens • Diesel now considered a carcinogen by Environment Protection Agency • Propane in nontoxic and insoluble in water Economical Clean Safe Reliable Convenient Green
Safe • Propane tanks are 20x more puncture resistant than gasoline or diesel tanks • Low working pressure of 150-250 psi • Lowest flammability range among alternative fuels • Tanks located between the frame rails with a safety cage Economical Clean Green Reliable Convenient Safe
Safe Economical Clean Green Reliable Convenient Safe
Safe Economical Clean Green Reliable Convenient Safe
Safe Economical Clean Green Reliable Convenient Safe
Safe Economical Clean Green Reliable Convenient Safe
Reliable • Better cold start performance relative to diesel • Reach operating temperature sooner • Warmer passenger compartment for drivers and students • Quicker recovery from reductions in cabin temperature • No need for auxiliary heaters that burn additional diesel Economical Clean Green Safe Convenient Reliable
Reliable • Abundant supply of Propane Autogas in North America Economical Clean Green Safe Convenient Reliable
Prevalence of Propane Autogas Powered Buses
Convenient Why Partner with Co-op Propane? • Industry leading refueling centers supplied at high volume customer locations provide a primary refueling point • Filling plants equipped with remote tank monitoring to ensure you never run out propane Economical Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient
Convenient Why Partner with Co-op Propane? • Installed by licensed gas fitters • Propane Autogas pump attendant training provided for operators Economical Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient
Convenient Why Partner with Co-op Propane? • Secondary fueling available at over 300 Propane Autogas filling plants at Co-op gas bars across Western Canada Economical Clean Green Safe Reliable Convenient
Convenient Why Partner with Co-op Propane? • Locally invested, community- minded and lifetime membership benefits
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Past Successes • Mesa Valley School District purchases 92 propane-fueled school buses • Pinellas County School Board acquires 58 propane-fueled school buses • Chinook School Division (Swift Current) operates 20 propane-fueled school buses • Southland Transportation (Alberta) adds 101 Blue Bird Propane Vision buses “The coldest weather we’ve had, we’ve never had any issues. The drivers just love them. They’re quiet, they heat up a lot quicker than the diesel does, they burn so clean, less exhaust, and you don’t have to change as many filters.” – Keith McGowan Transportation Director Vinton Shellsburg School
Past Successes: Savings • Upgrades fleet and lowers operating costs • Customers have reported savings of $0.37/mile ($0.59/km) • Omaha School District deployed 435 propane buses in 2013, and estimated it saved $200,000 in the first year “ Blue Bird’s proven propane solution will save the district thousands of dollars per year, per bus.” -Trey Jenkins VP of Alterative Fuels Blue Bird Corporation
Testimonials “The transportation industry is very competitive, so cutting expenses whenever we can is a big plus. Propane is a much more clean burning fuel and that’s good for the environment. Our drivers also appreciate how quietly the propane busses run.” - Rod Rilling CEO, Rilling Bus
Thank You Dave Turk 306-244-3376 d.turk@fcl.ca
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