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Potential fuel savings with Federal Excise Tax Credit
Factor
Diesel 1.35
Vision LPI: .90
Fuel/MPG
9.9 MPG
6.6 MPG
Annual Mileage
15,000
Gallons Used
1,515
2,273
Price/Gallon
2.75
1.71
Annual Cost
$4166.25
$3886.83
Federal Excise Tax Credit of .50/gal
$1136.50
Net Annual Fuel Cost
$2750.33
Annual Advantage Propane
Annual cost per mile driven
$0.28
$0.18
20 year bus life
$83,325
$55,000
Advantage Propane
$28,325
Lowest flammability range of any fossil fuel
Fitted with safety devices and shut-off valves that function automatically should the fuel line rupture
Propane tanks, constructed from carbon steel and located between frame rails for added protection. 20 times more puncture resistant than conventional fuel tanks
Fully integrated system, designed in complete harmony with the OEM Engine (GM 8.1L) to ensure maximum efficiency
Delivers propane to the engine in a liquid form (as compared to vapor systems of the past) resulting in lower intake valve temperatures and denser air-fuel charges.
More complete combustion Performance 325 hp @ 4000 rpm; Torque of 450 lb. ft @ 2800 rpm
325 hp @ 4000 rpm; Torque of 450 lb. ft @ 2800 rpm
Most drivers report that Propane-Powered Vision exceeds performance expectations in terms of steep hill climbs, cold starts, passing gear, and quiet ride
Used as a commercial motor fuel for more than 80 years
More than 190,000 propane-powered vehicles in use in the United States; approximately 60,000 propane vehicles operating in Canada
The Denton Independent School District (Denton, TX) operates 139 school buses; 52% are propane fueled: 44 are the new blue Bird propane powered Visions purchased September 2008. They reported anannual fuel and maintenance savings of $692,900 in 2009 due to the use of propane.
Gary Menke, Director of Purchasing, USD 501 Topeka, and Peggy Clark, Transportation Director, USD 501 Topeka, say that after a year - they still love the propane-powered Blue Bird Vision.
"My drivers love it because it's quiet and that creates a calmer environment for everyone. Our students love it for the same reason - quiet ride, and the air conditioning really cools the bus well. My mechanics love it because it has so few maintenance issues." - Peggy Clark, Transportation Director, USD 501 Topeka.
Read more in October 2010 issue of busTALK.
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