The Future of Fuel - Propane Vail Valley: Propane / Autogas, Commercial & Residential Your Clean Alternative to high fuel costs for the Vail Valley

Savings with Autogas

 

 

Historically, propane autogas costs about $1.00 less per gallon than gasoline and diesel, providing autogas fleets substantial fuel-cost savings.

 

Since autogas is a cleaner-burning fuel than gasoline or diesel, propane autogas vehicles require fewer oil changes, meaning reduced maintenance costs and less service downtime. Propane autogas vehicles also have increased engine life due to autogas’ higher octane rating.

 

Compared to other alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicle options:

• The cost of implementing autogas fueling infrastructure is significantly lower

• Reasonably priced autogas OEM and aftermarket conversion options are available

 

Some municipal and state tax credits are also available to help fleets transition to cleaner-burning, domestically produced propane autogas. More info

 

 

 

Sample Savings Per Vehicle

based on weekly costs & 1500 gallons of fuel consumed per year

 

Gasoline @ $4 x 30 gallons = $120

Autogas @ $2.50 x 30 gallons = $75

 

Weekly     Monthly     Annually

$45          $180         $2,160

 

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Federal Tax Credit of $.50 per gallon purchased $750

 

Annual Savings & Tax Credit $2,910

 

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First Year Conversion Cost $4,000

 

Federal Tax Credit 25% of total conversion cost: $1,000