Metro Link by Winnebago Industries Includes Alternative Fuel Option in Partnership With ICOM North America
A Bi-Fuel LPG Metro Link bus will be on display in the PERC Booth at the upcoming BUSCON Expo in
According to the
- Save Green with Lower Fuel Costs
Go Green with a Domestic U.S. Fuel SourceGo Green with a Clean Fuel ResourceGo Green with Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions- Save Green with Low Infrastructure Costs
- Save Green with Large National Fueling Infrastructure
There are many advantages to utilizing Propane Autogas, also known as
Propane Autogas is classified as an
When purchased as a fleet fuel solution, Propane Autogas also usually offers a 30% to 50% fuel cost savings when compared to gasoline and an even greater benefit when compared to diesel fuel.
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Older technology propane systems offer vapor injection which often have performance, cold start and increased intake temperatures issues, all of which could lead to valve recession problems. With the patented ICOM Liquid Injection system all of these issues are eliminated.
Most fleets chose the Bi-Fuel version of the
Fuel cost savings are huge with Propane Vehicles. A great example of savings for transit bus industry is the staple Ford E450 which in fleets typically average 60,000 miles per year in usage, at a conservative estimate of 7 mpg, have a total annual fuel consumption of 8,571 gallons per year. Using an average gasoline fuel cost of
Due to the BTU's difference between gasoline and propane there is a loss of 10% in fuel consumption so with an ICOM Bi-Fuel LPG system installed on the same vehicle, average fuel mileage is 6 mpg for annual consumption of 10,000 gallons. At an LPG average fuel price of
Additionally, when a vehicle is being sold or taken out of your fleet the
The ICOM System is EPA Certified, your manufacturer warranty stays in effect and the system itself has a 2 year/70,000 mile limited warranty.
Contact:
Products: www.wgotransit.com or www.metroworldwide.net
641-585-6813
jamie.sorenson@winnebagoind.com
Metro Worldwide
641-903-7377
sales@metroworldwide.net
248-573-4935
albert@icomnorthamerica.com
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