Propane
Propane, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is used by many fleets. It has a high energy density, giving propane vehicles good driving range, and propane fueling infrastructure is widespread.
This page serves as a table of contents for the Propane section. To learn about this alternative fuel, choose from the links below.
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![Photo of a propane-fueled red bus used at Glacier National Park.](images/photo_glacier_park_bus.jpg)
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Learn about propane vehicles and vehicle availability.
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Just like gasoline, the cost of propane fluctuates. For the latest propane price analysis, see the Alternative Fuel Price Report.
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- List of propane publications from our publications database.
- Select propane publications:
- Propane Technology Review 2006 (PDF 840 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Knoxville Area Transit: Propane Hybrid Electric Trolleys (PDF 343 KB) Download Adobe Reader.
- Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Fueling Vehicles Around the World (PDF 505 KB) Download Adobe Reader.