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Propane-fueled engines and vehicles offer consumers a low-emissions and often cost-effective alternative to traditional diesel and gasoline-fueled engines and vehicles. National Parks, school systems, and truck manufacturers have all used propane-fueled engines in their vehicles, and propane continues to expand as a fuel of choice in the fleet vehicle market.
Engine and vehicle development research develops vehicles and engines that burn propane fuel. Propane-fueled engines and vehicles include light-duty vehicles, medium-duty vehicles, and shuttle busses.
Projects
PERC Partners with Mississippi State University on Diesel Emissions Reduction Program – Performance Evaluation of Propane Injection for Diesel Engines (Docket 12195)
A partnership with Mississippi State University (MSU) to evaluate new technology that allows propane to be injected directly into a diesel engine without the need to modify the existing engine. Research aims at providing clear guidelines for the application of propane in diesel engine applications to maximize diesel fuel combustion thereby minimizing emissions and improving engine performance. Includes identification of currently available commercial products and acquisition of relative data on performance enhancements and emission reduction through limited baseline testing.
Development, Demonstration, and Commercialization of a 0.2 gram NOx Propane Engine for Heavy-Duty Vehicles (Docket 12190)
Building of a heavy-duty propane engine to meet 2010 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) regulations and for use in fleet vehicles such as transit buses, delivery trucks, and school buses.
Development and Commercialization of OEM Propane School Bus in 2006 (Docket 11943)
Development, testing, and marketing of a propane version of the Blue Bird Vision school bus as an important component of the Blue Bird alternative fuels strategy. Includes production of school busses with both the air brake and hydraulic brake option to maximize appeal.
Development of Propane Light Duty Vehicle (Response to PERC's RFP) (Docket 11942)
Design, development, testing, and building of a propane-powered light truck with Roush Industries to demonstrate the feasibility of producing such a vehicle and the advantages that a customer can expect from using propane in place of gasoline.
GM 8.1L Engine Platform Development Program (Docket 11179)
Completion of earlier engine platform development programs with the addition of a shuttle bus to the project. Development with a platform approach to enable the industry to operate more cost-effectively.
Motor-Fuel OPD Failure Mode Evaluation (Docket 11200)
Determination of why motor fuel tank overflow protection devices fail. Gathering of information about failed devices and conducting of a failure-mode analysis of failed units.
Propane School Bus Program (Docket 10581)
Identification of school bus chassis/body configurations for model year 2003 and beyond, and identification of market potential for a new propane-fueled school bus.
Development of the B5.9 LPG Plus Engine (Docket 10568)
Implementation of the PLUS control system into the B5.9LPG engine platform. Tailoring of system and undertake designs to facilitate use for the LPG engine.
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