Allegan County Transportation Switches to Propane Transit Buses
ALLEGAN, Mich., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars.
- ALLEGAN, Mich., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Allegan County Transportation now operates seven new buses powered by propane autogas to help the county meet air quality attainment goals and save taxpayer dollars.
- "This month, Allegan County Transportation is excited to embark on propane autogas implementation for a number of reasons, including the improved air quality for all Allegan County residents along with substantial cost savings," said Whitney Ehresman, transportation director with the county.
- "The new propane vehicles, comprising a quarter of the county's public transit fleet vehicles, are being used to serve our citizens," said Dan Wedge, executive director of services for Allegan County.
- Allegan County Transportation's propane buses, which are 90% cleaner than the Environmental Protection Agency's current emissions standard, better prepare the county for additional national emissions requirements set to be implemented in 2024 and 2027.