Propane Autogas | Combined Energy Services

Propane gas has been a commercial engine fuel for over 80 years powering more than 4 million vehicles across the world. Propane is the third most popular engine fuel after gasoline & diesel fuel. Propane is clean, cost effective, safe and a reliable alternative fuel.

Combined Energy Services uses propaned fueled vehicles

Clean Alternative Fuel: Going Green!

Tests by the USEPA show that propane powered vehicles can produce 30 – 90% less toxins and smog-producing carbon monoxide and approximately 50% less toxins & other smog producing emissions than gasoline engines. The USEPA projects that propane will be the leading alternative fuel in the 21st century.

Government & private fleets will soon be required to change to alternate fueled vehicles to reduce the harmful emissions from fossil fuels – the leading source of air pollution & green house gas emissions in the USA. Propane is an approved alternative fuel in the US Energy Policy Act of 1992.

Download our Propane Autogas Brochure to learn more!

4 million vehicles run on propane today

Engine Performance:

Of all alternative fuels available, propane offers the best mix of durability, performance and driving range.

Clean burning: Many fleet owners report on the average, an extended 3 years service life and extended service intervals between required maintenance. Engines can last 2 times longer than gasoline engines and spark plugs from a propane powered vehicle last from 80,000 t0 100,000 miles.

Propane vehicles have the longest driving range of all clean-burning fuels.

Bi-Fuel Ability: Today’s conversion kits allow fuel injected engines to run on either propane gas or gasoline extending your driving range if away from your home supply area. No adjustments are needed, simply flip a dashboard switch and chose your fuel to run on.

Important Notice – Pennsylvania Residents:

As of April 2019, The Department of Environmental Protection continues to offer $1,000 rebates to assist with the cost of purchasing a propane fueled vehicle. This rebate is for PA residents who purchase new vehicle (OEM/Certified Retrofit only) with less than 500 miles. Companies are not eligible for this rebate.

To view the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program Guidelines and Application: Click HERE.

Propane Powered Vehicle Conversion:

A CES propane conversion kit A CES propane fuel gauge

Refueling

For the fleet, CES will install everything you need from start to finish including tank, pump & meter at your fleet headquarters. Card-lock systems are also available that can track each vehicle’s consumption electronically. Each employee can be easily trained on the safe refueling practices in less than an hour. A CES propane filling station Typical Propane Autogas Fill Stations

Tanks

A wide variety of sizes & shapes are available to fit just about any vehicle on the market. These tanks are over 20 times thicker than a standard gasoline tank and come equipped with safety valves that shut the flow of gas if a fuel line were ever severed.

From small to large - CES has the propane autogas tank

17 – 60 gal tanks

An alternative spare tire tank for CES autogas

11 gallon spare tire hole tank

24 gal total capacity

Typical Saddle Tank Installation

A CES Autogas installation

Economics: SAVE 50-70% on Gasoline or Diesel costs!

Propane gas has an extensive price & tax advantage over gasoline today. Many fleet owners can expect to save 50-70% on annual fuel expenditures over gasoline. In addition to the savings on the cost of fuel, there are both federal and state tax incentives for conversions to clean burning alternate fuels. These tax credits = big savings to you as the fleet owner.