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blogOctober 21, 2016by Colorado West Equipment114

All You Need to Know About Propane Fueling Infrastructure

Photo by Schilling Propane Propane Dispensers & Fleet Propane Fueling Infrastructure Infrastructure accessibility is a driving force driving fuel acceptance. Fleets depend on A competitive price for fuel is very important for fleets and locate it within a reasonable distance, and propane infrastructure is well-established across the United States. Types of Infrastructure Propane Dispenser Fuel providers and fleets can set propane dispensers with other fuel...

blogOctober 17, 2016by Colorado West Equipment1

All You Need to Know About Low-Floor Buses

Low-Floor uses Make Transportation Easy for Everyone These type of buses improve access for all customers, including those with canes, crutches, walkers, young children, burdensome packages, and seniors. This type of service is ideal for public transportation users with limited mobility. What is a Low-Floor Bus? It is a trolley or bus with a low cabin floor and without rear or front steps. Just 14 inches high sits the he floor between the rear and front doors. There is a “kneeling” feature at the...

blogOctober 15, 2016by Colorado West Equipment1

Replace Older Diesel Buses with New Propane Powered Buses

Fleet Upgrades in Colorado In the U.S. school buses are already the biggest piece of mass transportation and are the safest form of moving students to and from school. Diesel buses have been what most educational institutions use and have used, but for districts or communities seeking to save money, alleviate emissions, and create a safer, healthier ride, propane powered...

blogOctober 14, 2016by Colorado West Equipment5

Multi-Function School Activity Bus 101

What is an MFSAB? Multi-Function School Activity Bus (MFSAB) is a distinction for a bus which meets all of the safety requirements of a school bus without Eight-Way Warning Lights, a Stop Arm, or Yellow Paint. MFSAB meet the needs of public school systems looking for a way to transport students to sanctioned after-school activities. These buses can be used...

blogOctober 10, 2016by Colorado West Equipment2

Looking for a MPV for Your Transportation Needs?

Drive Your Students Safe with an MPV Because safety is priority number one, MPVs are an excellent solution to your transportation needs. Multi-Purpose Vehicles are built to meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and Regulations (FMVSS). What is an MPV? A Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) is a direct replacement for Suburban-Sport Utility Vehicles and Vans that school districts and child care centers frequently use. The early models of people-movers (MPVs) with seating for seven people were large vans and trucks. These were usually pickup trucks with extended cabs and extra seating...

blogOctober 3, 2016by Colorado West Equipment2

Fueling a Vehicle with Compressed Natural Gas

Photo by Fleets and Fuels.com How to Fuel a Vehicle with CNG Similar to refilling your gasoline tank, you attach the nozzle from a designated CNG dispenser at a public station. Most public stations are fast-fill, which can refuel your tank in about the same amount of time it takes filling up a vehicle gasoline tank. It is easy to refuel...

blogOctober 1, 2016by Colorado West Equipment2

Better Access to the Fuel Alternative in Denver

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,...

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