Why Michigan Runs on Propane

Michigan has over 33,000 propane-powered vehicles on the roads today. Propane-powered vehicles cut significantly more NOx (Nitrogen oxides) and greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel and gasoline. The EPA considers propane a clean alternative fuel according to the Energy Policy Act of 1992, and is known as the number one alternative fuel around the world.

Why Michigan City Fleets Run on Propane

Michigan city fleets get the greatest ROI by using less fuel, fluids, filters, and emit minimal emissions when they convert to propane. In addition, propane fueled fleets offer employees, passengers, and bystanders clean air and quiet rides.

The MPGA is here to help make your transition to propane easy with a $4,000 / vehicle, towards a new propane vehicle or conversion.

Allegan County Transportation

Allegan County Transportation is fueling the future with propane, cutting costs and emissions. It’s a cleaner, more efficient way to keep the community moving forward.

The Rapid is Cleaning the Air in Grand Rapids, MI

The Grand Rapids fleet converted their entire fleet to run on propane. It’s saving them money on fuel and maintenance costs, and it is cleaning the air around the city.

Michigan Hope Network
is Cleaning the Air

Propane Vehicles Transport People

Michigan’s leading mass transit is saving taxpayer money and saving the environment.

Clinton County Transit

Clinton County Transit has been running on propane for almost 6 years, saving taxpayers with every gallon. 

Benzie Bus

Benzie Bus chose propane for many reasons, one of them being propane is American made. 

Electric Vehicles New Competition: Propane

Michigan bus transit company converted their gas engines to run on propane. It’s saving tax payers thousands of dollars in fuel costs and it’s cleaning up the air.

HOPE Network

Hope Network runs 31 buses on propane and has been for the last 5 years. On average their estimated savings on fuel and maintenance costs is $20,000 per month!

EATRAN

Chris Lake, Director of Transportation, says propane was an easy switch. He’s saving over $60,000 annually and reduced his carbon emissions in half.

Richmond & Lennox Townships - EMS

These townships replaced their diesel paratransit vehicles with propane to create a safer & cleaner ride for their passengers. 

Flint MTA

MTA runs over 200 propane fueled vehicles. Ed Benning decided to make the switch back in 2008 after realizing how expensive and environmentally damaging running diesel vehicles is. 

Why Michigan Schools Love Propane

Over 725 propane-fueled school buses run on Michigan roads. Propane costs significantly less in fuel, fluids, filters and is easier on engines with its minimal emissions (EPA Clean Air). No expensive exhaust systems are needed and they perform equal to traditional engines.

More importantly, propane buses are safe for kids with cleaner air and quieter rides.

More school districts are switching to propane for its immediate Return on Investment (ROI).

The MPGA is here to help make your transition to propane easy with a $4,000 / school bus, towards a new propane bus or conversion.

Brown City Community Schools

Michigan parents are cheering this small town guy who helped clean up the environment by getting over 60 old, polluting buses off the road.

Largest School Bus Fleet
Uses Propane

ABC has one of the largest fleet of propane-fueled school buses in Michigan and even in the Midwest. With over 220 buses, they transport over 8,000 school children throughout Detroit. The cost savings from fuel and maintenance costs alone made it a sound business decision.

Zeeland Schools

Zeeland Schools got their first 10 Propane-Fueled buses in 2010 and have added 6 more since. Quick warm up times and quieter engines have led Zeeland bus mechanics to appreciate their Propane-Fueled fleet.

St. Johns Schools

St. Johns Schools runs their day-to-day fleet on propane. With their savings, they’re planning to convert their entire fleet to propane with in 3 years. From cost savings to lower emissions, St. Johns Schools loves their switch to propane.

Hillman Community Schools

Hillman Community Schools saw an opportunity with the MPGA rebate program and made the switch to propane. With their reduced fuel and maintenance costs, the district is saving thousands!

Propane is Easier on Mechanics

Converting your fleet to propane leaves engines cleaner, last longer and require less fuel, fluids and filters. Watch the testimonials from Michigan mechanics below to see why they love propane. 

Propane Vehicles, Easy to Service

Chantz from The Rapid reports that propane engines are similar to gasoline vehicles, easy to service, and easy to get trained to work on these vehicles. 

Electric Vehicles New Competition: Propane

Michigan bus transit company converted their gas engines to run on propane. It’s saving tax payers thousands of dollars in fuel costs and it’s cleaning up the air.

Stanford Propane Gas LLC.

Converting 15-20 vehicles to propane a year, Stanford Propane Gas is a leader in the Propane conversion industry. Their customers enjoy savings on maintenance and fuel costs every year.  

Want Less Maintenance Costs on Your Vehicles?

Stanford’s Propane worked with the local transit fleet to convert to propane powered buses. Propane vehicle engines are less dirty and run long on oil changes.

Propane Fuel Adds Engine Life to Your Fleet Vehicles

St. Johns Schools runs their day-to-day fleet on propane. With their savings, they’re planning to convert their entire fleet to propane with in 3 years. From cost savings to lower emissions, St. Johns Schools loves their switch to propane.

How Cheap and Easy it is to Convert to Propane?

Stanford’s Propane explores options for alternative fuel and finds the clean-burning propane to be most efficient.

Eaton County Transit Authority Saves Time and Money with Propane

The propane conversion is easy and it’s easy to do in-house saving both money and time.

Why Michigan Fleets Run on Propane

Hear from Michigan Fleet Owners who made the switch to propane

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ALTOGAS CASE STUDY

This marketer uses its own propane autogas fleet to inspire the communities it services to invest in the fuel.

Zingerman's Bakehouse

An Ann Arbor bakehouse is reducing their carbon footprint and saving money by running their delivery trucks on propane.

Tri-Gas Distributing Company

Tri-Gas Distributing Company sees fuel savings and higher miles per gallon by running their fleet on bi-fuel engines. 

Propane Awareness Day

Propane is used in a number of fleet vehicles, with over 10,000 running on Michigan roads. 

Lambda Energy

Lambda Energy’s fleet includes four propane-fueled vehicles. Propane keeps their expenses down in both fuel costs and maintenance. One vehicle alone pays for itself within a year from conversion.

Signature Truck LLC.

Run by those who did their time in the propane industry, Signature Truck LLC has a unique perspective on building propane trucks. Marketers have the opportunity to customize their propane-fueled vehicles and can quickly see their return on investment. 

Propane Vehicles Do Not Need Government Subsidies

Representative Barrett talks about the fifty propane vehicles operating in his region and the return on investment is so strong they don’t need any subsidies.

Michigan Propane

Propane is non-toxic. It doesn’t contaiminate air, soil or groundwater (EPA). Thousands of Michigan homes and businesses run on propane.

The Michigan Propane Commission offers a propane water heater or boiler rebate to rural residents and licensed installers.

Propane is easy to use with minimal mess, making outdoor grilling fun. Try the delicious, seasonal recipes  featuring Michigan grown produce.

Propane is popular with food truck cooks and operators because it’s quick and efficient to create short-order masterpieces.

Propane is used in the cannabis industry by growers and processors to extract the oil and terpenes from plants. It doesn’t interfere with the plant’s qualities.

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