Propane is a clean-burning, high-energy alternative fuel that’s been used to power light-, medium-, and heavy-duty propane vehicles. This fuel only accounts for about 2% of energy used in the United States of which less than 2% is used for transportation fuel.
Propane is also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or autogas, and is usually stored under pressure inside a tank, becoming a colorless and odorless liquid. When pressure is released, propane turns into a gas used for combustion. Propane autogas has a high octane rating and excellent properties for spark-ignited internal combustion engines, but it also has a slightly lower Btu than gasoline vehicles.
LPG is non-toxic and poses no threat to soil, surface water, or ground water.
Look for Propane Autogas stations in San Diego
- Alternative Fuels Data Center – Dept of Energy Propane Autogas Station Locator
- U-Haul – find U-Haul owned and operated propane autogas fill stations.
Links for more information about Propane:
- Alternative Fuels Data Center: Propane Autogas properties and benefits
- Western Propane Gas Association
- National Propane Gas Association
- California Energy Commission
- Roush CleanTech – Learn about the Ford vehicles that can be manufactured to run on propane autogas
- Blue Bird Buses – Learn about propane autogas potential for school bus applications
- CleanFUEL USA – Learn about GM vehicles that can be manufactured to run on propane autogas