LONG BEACH, Calif. – May 5, 2011 – Stakeholders of the propane autogas advocacy group Autogas for America have a notable presence at this year’s Alternative Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, May 4–6 in Long Beach, California Autogas advocates in attendance will highlight industry developments and the benefits of propane autogas for public and private fleets in the United States.

The conference showcases progress in clean vehicle and fuel technologies. Stakeholder attendees include industry leaders such as Alliance AutoGas, Blue Star Gas, Clean FUEL USA, Delta Liquid Energy, Ferrellgas, Icom North America, IMPCO Technologies, Inc., Propane Education and Research Council, ROUSH CleanTech and the Virginia Clean Cities Coalition.

“Autogas is widely available, cost-effective and environmentally friendly, making it a smart choice for fleets,” says Autogas for America Founder Stuart Weidie. “Industry experts with Autogas for America are spreading the word about this economical, American-made alternative fuel.”

Several Autogas for America members attending the expo are also featured presenters. Blue Star Gas Director of Marketing Darren Engle delivered a presentation titled “Right Here, Right Now: Why Fleets Across America are Choosing Propane Autogas,” during the Infrastructure panel Thursday, May 5. Other stakeholder panelists in the Expo include PERC President Roy Willis, ROUSH CleanTech Vice President Todd Mouw, and Chelsea Jenkins, Executive Director of Virginia Clean Cities Coalition and Project Administrator for the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program.

Propane autogas is the most widely used alternative fuel in the world. The cost of getting fleets operating on autogas—including infrastructure, vehicle conversions and/or the purchase of OEM vehicles—is much less than for other alternative fuels. Vehicles running on autogas experience substantially reduced emissions and will save more than $1 per gallon versus gasoline-fueled vehicles. Additionally, utilizing autogas helps lessen our addiction to foreign oil: 90 percent of the U.S. autogas supply is made-in-America.

About Autogas for America 

Comprised of autogas experts, public and private fleets, and environmental advocates, Autogas for America is the unified voice of the U.S. Autogas market. Autogas for America is working toward a clean break from foreign oil. To learn more about Autogas for America and to help enhance American energy security, visit www.autogasforamerica.org.

Media contact:  Amy Currie at media@autogasforamerica.org