Icom First to EPA Certify Key Propane Fleet Platforms

Icom North America, LLC of New Hudson Michigan extends its Propane Autogas Fleet Offerings with 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016 3.7 engine Ford Police Sport Utility, Police Sedan, Explorer, Taurus, Edge, Flex and Lincoln MKT, MKS and MKX.
Source: PERC

Drillers Could Sidestep New York Fracking Ban with Propane Gel

Drillers in New York could sidestep the states current fracking ban by using gelled propane instead of water, according to environmental groups and the natural gas industry.
Source: PERC

Ohio School District Converts Buses Back to Propane Autogas

The Delaware school district, based in central Ohio, had negative experiences with propane autogas when the district used several propane-fueled buses during the oil and energy crisis of the 1970s.
Source: PERC

If you use propane to heat your home, state officials are advising users to lock in the price.

Related coverage:
Propane Users Told to Lock in Prices, South Bend Tribune (IN)
Source: PERC

Even if you keep your gas grill clean and covered, parts can wear out. If your grill is still under warranty, fixing it is a no-brainer.
Source: PERC
5 Signs Your Gas Grill Is Over the Hill

Crews Respond to Two HAZMAT Situations in Virginia Beach

Fire crews responded to two separate HAZMAT situations in Virginia Beach on Thursday morning, according to the Virginia Beach Fire Department.
Source: PERC

Woodstream Corp. introduced the Mosquito Magnet Independence trap, a propane-fueled machine that attracts, captures and kills mosquitoes and other biting insects.
Source: PERC
Propane Plays Part in Mosquito-Trapping Machine

The attorney for Sea-3 is asking a state committee to reject the state attorney generals request to force the company to pay as much as $45,000 to study safety matters, related to the proposed expansion of its Newington plant.
Source: PERC
Sea-3 Fights Paying for Safety Study

On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a highway and transportation funding bill that includes a provision meant to help level the playing field for how certain alternative fuels are taxed in relation to conventional fuels.

Related coverage:
Young Seeks Tax Parity for Highway Use of LNG, Propane, Ripon Advance
Highway Bill Would Equalize Taxes of Alternative Fuels, Heavy Duty Trucking magazine
Source: PERC
U.S. House Passes Highway Bill with Alt-Fuel Tax Parity Provision

Propane autogas has made tremendous strides in the school bus market over the last few years.
Source: PERC