2. Program Overview Clean Fuel USA received a Department of Energy matching grant to develop alternative fuel propane autogas refueling stations in select US metropolitan markets.
27. Program Details Costs No capital costs - equipment provided by Clean Fuel USA Some minor site improvement costs if optional station equipment desired Site Development Process Local partner finds locations that are interested in Clean Start program Site locations approved by DOE & Clean Fuel USA Equipment manufactured by CFUSA Site development and installation process managed by local partner
28. Self Serve Station Equipment Retail Propane Autogas Equipment Full function Gilbarco dispenser with printer, card reader, pos and Fuel Mgmt system– accepts all major cc cards and fleet cards High performance pump & motor Self- service user cards for customers
29. Program Metrics Self Serve Station Site Plan A- local partner owned site Local partner sells LPG – manages site users CFUSA manages network /process cards Site monthly network cost & low per gallon use fee’s Site Plan B – CFUSA Owned Site CFUSA sells LPG CFUSA manages network / process cards Site owner manages site users – maintains site No monthly network fee Site owner paid $.065 - $.085 per gallon
31. Clean FUEL USA Headquartered in Georgetown, Texas with plants in Michigan and Texas Established in 1993 – 16 + years in LPG fleet industry Manufacturer of motor fuel dispensers and fueling infrastructure - LPG & E85 Owns or franchises 34 fueling locations in California, Arizona, Texas and Colorado Developed liquid propane fuel injection engine systems Bi-fuel propane engine integrator
32. LPI Engine Systems Vehicle Availabilty 8.1 L GM – Blue Bird Vision School Bus – 2010 & 2011 MY 6.0 L GM – G4500 – Cut Van Chassis – 2011 MY – (May 2011) 6.0 L GM – G3500 – Cut Van Chassis – 2011 MY – (July 2011) 4.8 L GM – Workhorse- W42 Chassis – 2011 MY – (June 2011) 6.0 L GM – C3500/2500 – Chassis Cab – 2012 MY – (Nov 2011) 8.0 L GM – Freightliner S2 Chassis – Medium Duty – 2012 MY 8.0 L GM – Freightliner - Thomas Built Bus – 2012 MY – (Aug 2011)
33. LPI Engine Systems Vehicle Range: Average minimum of 300 miles, at 80% of maximum load No Loss in Performance: LPI Matches OEM Gasoline HP Rating & Torque Curve Safety Compliance: In Accordance with FMVSS, CMVSS & NFPA 58 Warranty: Equal to original GM gasoline engine warranty Extended Warranty Package TBA
34. LPI = Better Fleet Economics Because propane AutoGas is at a higher octane and cleaner burning fuel than gasoline…….. Fleet Operators experience: Less-frequent Oil Changes Increased Engine Life Lowered associated vehicle downtime Decreased engine component wear