This industry celebrates its 110th anniversary this year. During this journey, we have seen a variety of ways in which this versatile fuel can be used.
A unique and attractive aspect of propane is that it is, relative to diesel and gasoline, a more environmentally friendly fuel. Its use results in lower carbon emissions due to its lower carbon content. In this day and age of heightened discussion and awareness of these issues in the general populous, this advantage provides great opportunities to expand the footprint of propane as a fuel source.
Auto emissions are the single largest source of greenhouse gases in the U.S. Argonne National Laboratory estimates converting a vehicle from conventional fuels to propane could lead to a 10 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions – a significant advantage that consumers should know. They should also understand these aspects of propane’s environmental profile:
