Sparq Natural Gas Station in Colorado In August 2016, Sparq Natural Gas and GE Oil & Gas, in partnership with Noble Energy, inaugurated the 7th public Weld County CNG station and it utilized the modular technology known as CNG In A Box which is a first. This new technology, which is a natural gas fueling solution is turnkey and compact. It took approximately four months to...
blogSeptember 30, 2016by Colorado West Equipment3
Switch To The Alt Fuel That’s Saving Money While It Saves The Planet
Photo by alternativefuelfacts.org Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vs. Propane Autogas What are the benefits over propane autogas compared to CNG? Here are three key benefits propane brings to the table. Less Expensive Fueling Stations Because propane autogas refueling stations utilize less electricity than Compressed Natural Gas stations, they are less costly to operate. Also, to save fleets even more money,...
blogSeptember 26, 2016by Colorado West Equipment4
CNG Powered School Buses – Part 2
CNG Powered School Buses Q&A What is a CNG Powered School Bus? Buses powered by Compressed Natural Gas, a non-petrol alternative fuel. The main component of natural gas is methane (CH4), the lightest and shortest hydrocarbon molecule. It may also contain heavier gaseous hydrocarbons like ethane (C2H6), butane (C4H10), and propane (C3H8), and others, in varying amounts. A common contaminant known as hydrogen sulfide (H2S)...
blogSeptember 23, 2016by Colorado West Equipment2
CNG Powered School Buses – Part 1
What is CNG? Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is a type of alternative fuel that is clean and produced in America. The production of U.S. shale gas has experienced a major growth spurt, growing twelve-fold in the last decade and it now accounts for approximately 25% of the production in the U.S. As prices decrease and natural gas reserves fill,...
blogSeptember 19, 2016by Colorado West Equipment8
2017 Colorado New Tax Rebate Available for Alt Fuel Vehicle Purchases
New State of Colorado Bill Provides for Point-of-Sale Rebates for Purchases of Alternate Fuel Vehicles Beginning January 1st, 2017, buyers of alternative fuel vehicles in Colorado will be eligible for new point-of-sale rebates. Available Incentives Light-duty passenger vehicles: $5000 Light-duty trucks: $7000 Medium-duty trucks: $10,000 Heavy-duty trucks: $20,000 Leasers are also eligible for half of the tax credits listed above. What Does This Mean for West Equipment Buses? Full-size buses are considered medium-duty trucks and are eligible for $10,000.00 rebate. Smaller body-on-chassis buses are considered light-duty trucks and are eligible for $7,000.00 rebate. Click here for the bill, HB 16-1332, in full. Haven’t Got Your Bus Yet? Reach out to the best bus dealer in Colorado & Nebraska. For more than 20 years, Colorado/West Equipment, Inc. and Nebraska/Central Equipment, Inc. have been serving these communities. We are committed to...
blogSeptember 17, 2016by Colorado West Equipment3
Motor Fuel Propane 101
A Non-Petroleum Fuel Propane is an economic, low-emission, and easily used fuel that can play a significant role as a non-petroleum option for our state and the nation. Given the right incentives, this fuel alternative can steadily displace an increase in petroleum fuels in our states and aid in giving a more competitive and broader American transportation fuel...
Alternative Fuels There are a variety of alternative fuel options, including bioalcohol, hydrogen, non-fossil natural gas, vegetable oil, biodiesel, chemically stored electricity, non-fossil methane, propane, and other biomass options. Propane as a Transportation Fuel Motor Fuel Propane, also known as Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), is generated as part of crude oil refining and natural gas processing. LPG is the first product that results at the start of the crude oil refining process and is hence always produced when crude oil is refined. In natural gas processing, butane, LPG, ethane,, pentane, and other heavier hydrocarbons go through a process to ensure adequate removal before they go into the pipeline system. Propane is a gas that can be converted into a liquid at a moderate pressure of 160 pounds per square inch (psi) and is stored in pressure tanks at...
What is a Bus? Traditionally, a bus is a road vehicle designed to carry many passengers, but did you know that there is a different type of bus for your transportation needs? Bus Types and Special Services According to the transportation services you need to deliver in Denver, there is a bus that matches its...
High-Quality Transportation in Nebraska and Denver Looking to purchase the best buses in the area? If so, you are definitely in the right place. Find the Best School Buses in Denver Right Here Check out some of these top buses for your transportation services in Denver. Blue Bird Vision This bus provides you with a unique field of...