Propane Council hires new head of Business Development
Gavin Hale joined the Propane Education & Research Council as vice president in charge of business development, PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins announced. In this role, Hale will help grow awareness of propane’s technological versatility in the material handling industry. “Gavin is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in new product development, a robust understanding of engine markets, and expertise in complete...
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit retroactively extended for propane vehicles
Fleets can take advantage of the credits starting in 2022 The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is encouraging warehouse operations managers to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA) by the U.S. Congress on August 16, 2022. The bill extended the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit through 2024, which gives a 37-cent credit for each gasoline...
PERC celebrates inaugural National Propane Day
The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is celebrating its inaugural National Propane Day on October 7, 2022. PERC is observing National Propane Day as an opportunity to recognize the propane industry and celebrate all the benefits propane offers to users everywhere, including material handling professionals. “With propane, we’re ensuring affordable, accessible energy while reducing carbon emissions,” said Joe Calhoun,...
Denver USPS Contractor adds Autogas vehicles to fleet
Hi Pro, Inc., a nationwide mail logistics contractor with a 40-year history of servicing the United States Postal Service, celebrated the launch of its propane autogas vehicle fleet at a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Commerce City, Colorado. During the ceremony, Hi Pro, Inc. CEO Joshua Stoneback unveiled the five, class 6 ultra-low nitrogen oxide (NOx) box trucks and state-of-the-art propane autogas infrastructure that will reduce...
DOE awards $2M Research Grant to study Propane blends
Mechanical Engineering Associate Professor Sage Kokjohn and Co-Investigator Professor Dave Rothamer recently received a grant from the Department of Energy – National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to fund their project ‘High-Efficiency Mixing Controlled Compression Ignition Combustion of Propane Dimethyl Ether Blends.’ They are one of two total awards made under this topic area! The intended outcome of this work will be a...
The Propane Education & Training Council introduces the new Cylinder Delivery training program
The Propane Education & Research Council has introduced new training for cylinder delivery drivers which is now available in The Learning Center on propane.com. This series of programs and modules provide the basic material employees need to be cylinder delivery truck drivers. Starting with Introduction to the Propane Industry and ending with Exchanging DOT Cylinders, this learning path guides employees through basic safety as...
Material Handling Professionals continue to choose Propane over alternatives
Why propane forklifts are cleaner and more productive Many challenges are facing material handling operations today—labor, rising energy costs, supply, and demand issues. It makes choosing the right equipment crucial. Propane-powered forklifts have been around for more than 70 years, and yet some professionals still have doubts about the capabilities, efficiency, and environmental impact of this equipment. Here are a few reasons why...
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