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Propane-fueled engines are growing increasingly more visible in airport ground support equipment. Propane's clean-burning properties and excellent operational characteristics also make it a potentially good candidate for use in vehicles to meet the standards of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Voluntary Low Emission Vehicle Program (VALE).
Airport research assesses the market potential for, develops, and demonstrates propane engines and propane infrastructure in airport applications, particularly in non-attainment or attainment/maintenance areas.
Projects
Tug Technologies Ground Service Equipment Ford 4.2L Engine Development Program (Docket 12194)
A partnership with Tug Technologies to develop the next generation of propane-fueled ground service equipment that will meet or exceed U.S. EPA and CARB certification levels.
FAA Vision 100 - Vale Propane Airport Development (Docket 11463)
Assessment of opportunities to develop a menu of airport-specific, EPA-certified vehicles and engines. Implementation of a comprehensive plan for a series of airport-centered propane vehicle and infrastructure projects.
Fact Sheet
Airport Market Analysis: Survey (Docket 11204)
Determination of engine and vehicle technology needed to fulfill airport opportunities for alternative fuel vehicles. Identification and recommendation of airports that could perform emissions data collection on propane ground support equipment.
Fact Sheet
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