Alternative Fuel Summit to Promote Propane AutoGas Vehicle Conversions for Fleets

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading fleet industry speakers will gather next week at the Propane Engine Fuel Summit to discuss the benefits of AutoGas as an engine fuel. The summit, available via live Webcast, will feature propane industry experts and top-level government officials detailing the many benefits and applications of propane vehicle fuel, commonly called AutoGas.

Summit exhibitor Alliance AutoGas, the nation-wide propane vehicle conversion and fueling network, has been invited to speak at the event.  Alliance representatives Steve McCoy and Matt Sgambettera will discuss national and regional propane marketing efforts and on-road propane vehicles. Virginia Clean Cities Executive Director Chelsea Jenkins will outline the DOE-funded Southeast Autogas Corridor Program in which Alliance AutoGas plays a key role. This program will convert nearly 1,200 conventional gasoline fleet vehicles to run on AutoGas and will implement approximately 20 AutoGas fueling stations throughout the Southeast.

"This summit is the perfect opportunity for fleet managers wanting to learn more about what AutoGas can do for them, and we're excited to help lead the discussion," Steve McCoy said. "Alliance's services not only help fleets reduce emissions and fuel costs, they do so with fleets' existing vehicles."

Alliance AutoGas provides America's fleets with a turn-key alternative fuel solution that includes:

• Vehicle conversion system and installation
• Propane AutoGas fueling station on site at fleet base
• Safety and operational training for fleet personnel
• Year-round fuel provision
• Ongoing expert technical support

Ideal candidates for propane vehicle conversions include all types of public and private fleets.

To learn more about the Alliance AutoGas fleet solution, join the Webcast Thursday at 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. The summit will be webcast from the TV Worldwide studios in Chantilly, VA March 3-4, 2010. To register visit www.propaneenginefuelsummit.com.

About Alliance AutoGas

Alliance AutoGas – with founding partners Blossman Gas (the nation's largest independent propane company) and American Alternative Fuel – provides a turn-key solution that has fleet managers across the country committing to use clean, domestically produced alternative fuel that is here now. Visit www.allianceautogas.com and learn about our growing network of partners.

SOURCE Alliance AutoGas