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Green Tech light- and medium-duty vehicles, and Reliability and affordability Propane can beat diesel on price per more around port terminals, propane Propane’s sustainability is only one gallon by as much as 50%, and the emits signi? cantly fewer greenhouse part of the picture that port operators U.S. produces more than enough pro- gases, nitrogen oxides (NOx), and par- need to consider. Even the most en- pane to meet demand.

ticulate matter than diesel and gas. vironmentally friendly energy sources

Here are some examples: will fall ? at if they are not reliable and Propane: A path forward affordable. Propane has a proven track As sustainability becomes a bigger

Propane port tractors record of reliability, used for decades focus for port authorities, and as en-

In terminal tractors and light-duty across industries that cannot afford vironmental regulations continue to vehicles, propane produces 12% fewer downtime. Propane is portable and become more stringent and complex, greenhouse emissions than gasoline. can be stored on site without degrad- a mix of various clean energy sources

Terminal tractors produce 99% less ing over time, ensuring it is always ac- will be required. Propane can help to particulate matter than diesel tractors. cessible regardless of severe weather or maintain port operations’ ef? ciency power grid interruptions. and reliability, while meeting emis-

Propane forklifts As domestic propane production sions standards. Propane is a clean-

Propane forklifts reduce greenhouse continues to grow rapidly, prices are burning alternative to gasoline and gas emissions by up to 16% compared also expected to be consistently lower diesel that can address energy chal- with gasoline-fueled forklifts. on average than gas and diesel prices. lenges now and into the future.

Propane forklifts produce up to 94% fewer nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions than diesel.

Propane forklifts produce up to 76% fewer sulfur oxide (SOx) emissions than electric-powered forklifts when well-to-wheel emissions are considered.

Renewable propane

Propane is an even cleaner fuel source when made from renewable sources. Renewable propane is made

Propane Education & Research Council from a variety of feedstocks, includ- ing camelina plant oil, vegetable oil, animal fats, used cooking oil, soybean oil, and animal tallow.

At the point of combustion, the carbon intensity score of renewable propane is four times lower than conventional propane and ? ve times lower than diesel. In fact, it is net car- bon neutral and does not contribute to elevated atmospheric carbon levels.

Coupled with being affordable and ef- ? cient, renewable propane is helping ports meet environmental goals now.

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