Duty Windshield Auto
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Has anyone any experience in propane as an alternative fuel for autos?
I work for a nation wide corporation that has several hundred medium duty delivery trucks on the road. They run on propane. Propane is a very environmenally friendly fuel, but the alternative fuel sticker thatmust be affixed to the windshield costs $300.00 per vehicle anually. Can anyone explain why this is? This is not road tax, this is payed also.
Yes, many cars/trucks have been converted to propane, though usually American full-size pickups (F250/Sierra/Silverado etc.)
http://motors.search.ebay.com/propane_Cars-Trucks_W0QQ_trksidZm37QQcatrefZC12QQfromZR40QQsacatZ6001
As far as environmentally friendly, propane is a mixed bag. It's very low in HC, CO and NOx, which cause "Los Angeles" sort of smog. However it still has a lot of carbon, so it doesn't help that much with CO2, thought to cause global climate change. The less carbon in the fuel, the harder it is to handle. Just look at CNG (methane), which requires a large tank... it's stored as vapor at extremely high pressure, 3000-3600 psi. Hydrogen is even worse.
Charging $300 for alternative fuel vehicles makes no sense in today's political climate. Maybe it's an old law, if so, lobby your state congressmen to get it repealed!
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