Autogas Bus Presentation

Confidential: Ferrellgas, LP

Propane AutogasClean. Domestic. Abundant. Safe. Inexpensive.


Introduction to Propane Autogas

Confidential © Ferrellgas, L.P


CleanClean Burning

– 24% reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.– 20% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions.– 60% reduction in Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions.



CleanClean Infrastructure

–Non-EPA Regulated–Non-Carcinogenic–Not a Groundwater Contaminate–Zero Emission Fill Nozzle–Zero Risk of Spillage



Domestic• 98% USA Produced

• ~70% Sourced from Wet Natural Gas• ~30% Sourced from Crude Oil• ~2/3 of Propane is Produced in TEXAS



Abundant• Net Exporter of Propane

– Billions of gallons exported each year due to vast supply

• Propane Inventory – We have more gallons in storage than ANY nation in the world



Abundant• More than 23 Million Propane Vehicles Worldwide

• Autogas Stations Expand all across the USA– 44% of all alternative fuel outlets in USA are Propane Autogas

Source: AFDC



Growing SupplyIncrease in Natural Gas Liquids Production From U.S. and Canada Shale Gas (Million Gallons per year)

3.6 Billion Gallons of New Supply Expected between 2015 and 2020

1/ Haynesville production includes production from other shales in the vicinity, e.g., the Bossier Shale

U.S. and Canada Shale Gas Production (Bcfd)

Source: ICF Consulting



Safe• Tank Strength

– 20x More Puncture Resistant than Gas/Diesel Tanks

• Low Operating Pressure– 120-300 psi– Comparable to the pressure of brake lines

• Narrow Flammability Range– Ratios for air to fuel ignition (rich limit ÷ lean limit): – Propane: 4.5:1 – Diesel: 12.5:1 – Gasoline: 5.5:1

• Auto ignition Temp (in Farenheit):– Propane: 850°– Diesel: 600°– Gasoline: 495°

Source: PERC



Unprecedented Savings



Fuel Supply Example•40 Propane Powered School Buses•Average 100 miles per Bus per Day•Buses Operate 180 Days per Year•Consumption Estimate: 120,000-180,000 gals per year•End Customer & Ferrellgas to Specify Ideal delivery hours and days

Sample Supply Details



Historically Inexpensive


The current commodity market is unlike anything we’ve seen in years. With this environment, all commodity values are significantly depressed. Propane is currently around 47% less expensive than diesel and 40% less expensive than gasoline.

•Average 60 Month Savings vs. Gasoline:49% less expensive•Average 60 Month Savings vs. Diesel: 56% less expensive


Stay in the Green

Propane: $0.95

Propane$0.95

Diesel: $2.50

Gasoline: $2.20

The Red represents the unnecessary fuel expense from operating gas or diesel buses. These are funds that can be reinvested in staff, education, supplies, etc.


Savings vs. Diesel$37,000+ per Vehicle

Annual Miles 15,000.00 15,000.00Years in Service 12 12

Total Miles over Service Life 180,000.00 180,000.00Average MPG 6.00 4.00

Gallons Consumed Annually 2,500.00 3,750.00Gallons Consumed Total 30,000.00 45,000.00Diesel Price Per Gallon $2.50

Propane Price per Gallon $0.95

Oil Interval 3,500.00 6,000.00Oil Capacity 30.00 7.00

Oil Filter Cost $28.00 $5.00Oil Cost per Quart $1.50 $1.50DEF Gallons (2%) 600.00 0.00

DEF Cost per Gallon $2.50 $0.00PM's Over Life 51 30

Labor Hours per PM 1 1Hourly Labor Cost $30.00 $30.00

Fuel Filter Change Interval 12,000 50,000Fuel Filter Cost $20.00 $100.00

Total Filter Changes 15 4

TOTAL Cost to Operate $82,097.14 $44,475.00

Minimum Operational Savings $37,622.14

Diesel Propane Autogas

Fuel Consumption

Maintenance Comparison

Operating Costs

Absolute Savings


ALL Major Buses Available



MicroBird G5 - Type A

• Ford E-450 Cutaway Chassis• Ford 6.8L 2 Valve Propane Autogas Engine • Capacity – 30 maximum

• Roush Clean Tech Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank - 48 gallons• 305 HP • GVWR - 14,500 lbs. • Launched in 2010


Thomas MiniTour – Type A

• GM G-4500 Cutaway Chassis• GM 6.0L Propane Autogas Engine• Capacity – 30 maximum

• Clean Fuel USA Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank - 35 gallons • Horsepower - 332 hp @ 4700 rpm • Torque – 370 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm • GVWR – 14,200 lbs


Collins NexBus – Type A

• GM G-4500 Cutaway Chassis• GM 6.0L Propane Autogas Engine• Capacity – 30 maximum

• Clean Fuel USA Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank - 35 gallons • Horsepower - 332 hp @ 4700 rpm • Torque – 370 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm • GVWR – 14,200 lbs


BlueBird Vision – Type C

• Blue Bird OEM Chassis• Ford 6.8L 3 Valve Propane Autogas Engine• Ford 6R Transmission• Capacity – 78 maximum

• Roush Clean Tech Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank 1: 68 gallons• Fuel Tank 2: 100 gallons• Horsepower - 362 HP • GVWR - 33,000 lbs.


Thomas Saf-T Liner – Type C

• Freightliner Custom Chassis S2 Chassis• 8.0L V-8 Powertrain Integration Engine• Transmission - Allison 2300 PTS Series • Capacity - 81 maximum

• CleanFuel USA Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank - 70 gallons• HP: 339 hp @ 4100 rpm • Torque: 495 lb-ft @ 3100 rpm• GVWR - 33,000 lbs.


IC CE –Type C

• International CE Chassis• 8.8L V-8 PSI Engine• Transmission: Allison 2500 PTS Series • Capacity : 77 maximum

• Bi Phase / PSI Dedicated Fuel System• Fuel Tank – 67 gallons• HP - 270 HP @ 2,600 rpm• Torque - 565 ft-lb @ 1,500 rpm• GVWR - 33,000 lbs.


• OEM / Dedicated– Runs ONLY on Propane– ROUSH CleanTech / BlueBird / Ford Commercial– Cleanfuel USA / Thomas / Collins / Freightliner– PSI / IC Bus / GM Commercial Vans & Trucks– Westport / Ford F150

• Bi-Fuel– Switches between Gas / Propane– ICOM / AAG / Campbell-Parnell / Bi-Phase / Impco

• Dual Fuel– Injects Propane & Diesel Simultaneously

• Mowers and Other Equipment– All Major Zero Turn Lawnmowers– Burnishers. Forklifts. Generators. Heating.

Versatile Technology



Comparing to CNG Serviceability: Shop Enhancements / Certification Added Weight: Average 300-900 additional lbs. Track Record: 11.2M Worldwide / 112k in US Cost of Conversion: 1.5x More Operating Pressure: 3,600 psi Station Downtime: Contingency Plan /

Availability Fueling Station Cost: $500k - $1.5M+

LPG: 46 Usable Gallons CNG: 20 GGE



Additional Considerations



Setback Requirements


Container Size Distance Requirement

501-2,000 gallonsAt least 25 feet from Important Buildings, or property lines that can be built upon.

More than 2,000 gallonsAt least 50 feet from important buildings, or property lines that can be built upon.

Condition Action to TakeCombustible Materials (ex: woodpiles, dry grass / tall weeds, brush or chaparral)

Maintain at least 10’ clearance around container

Exterior Sources of Ignition (ex: opening into direct vent appliances, mechanical ventilation air intakes, etc)

Maintain at least 10’ clearance around container

Overhead electric Lines more than 600 volts-typical electric wires from poles to buildings are 230 volts

Maintain 6’ Horizontal clearance from container. (imagine dropping a plumb bob straight down to the ground, now measure 6’ away from this point. The container must be at least this far back. )


Dispensing Station Footprint


Site Prep•Fleet Responsibility

• Concrete Pad • Electrical: 3 Phase • Crash Bollards

•Supplier Responsibility• Permitting • Maximize Space• Optimal Tank Sizing• Delivery Schedule

Average Type C Bus: ~40’7” L x 8’6” W

Average Type A Bus: ~23’L x 8’W


Sample Implementation Matrix

Task Responsibility Estimated Timeframe

Select Tank & Dispenser Location FGP & Customer 1 Day

Finalize Supply & Equipment Agreement FGP & Customer 1 Week for Review

Order Dispenser Equipment & Tanks FGP 4 Week lead Time

Submit Blueprints &/or Obtain site permits FGP & Customer 4-8 Weeks

Contract with and manage subs for crash bollards and electric FGP 1 Day

Install pad Subcontractor 1 Week

Install bollards Subcontractor 1 Week

Install autogas dispenser & Tank FGP 1 - 2 Weeks

Obtain electric permits Electric subcontractor 2 – 4 Weeks

Complete electric hookups Electric subcontractor 1 Week

Train on safety and system operations. FGP 1-2 Days

Total Estimated Timing 16 – 22 Weeks


Scalability

One (1) 1,000 Gal Tank





Contingency PlanningAutogas Contingency / Emergency Plan

1. Equipment Failure Identified by Customer

2. Call put into Call Center or Emergency Contact

a. Your 24/ 7, Live Emergency Contact will be provided at launch

3. Emergency Call Center to Dispatch Most Effective and Timely Fuel Support a. Example: Temporary Fueling Solution

b. Example: Splash Fill from Bobtail or Transport Vehicle (Wet-Hose)

c. Example: Local Public Fueling Site / Service Center

4. We have the ability to employ emergency filling services until your equipment is back in operation or until this service is deemed no longer necessary by Customer and FerrellAutogas officials.

• You’ll Be Prepared For:– Natural Disasters– Power Outages– Emergency Evacuations– Fuel Supply Shortages


• 19 out of 25– Nearly 80% of the Nations 25 Largest School Districts Rely

on Propane• 1,050,000 (over 1 Million)

– The approximate number of students riding propane buses every day in 2017

• 45,000,000 (45 Million)

– LP Gallons estimated to be Consumed by Schools for Transportation each year

• $54,000,000 (54 Million)

– Dollars Saved in 2017 by Schools running Propane Buses

Industry Estimates: PERC Estimates 15,000 LPG Buses in US Average 70 passenger capacity Average 3,000 gallons per bus, per year Average savings $1.20 per gallon

Proven Technology – Fact Check



Robert C. LittleAutogas Sales Manager

469-571-4970 [email protected]


Decisive Value in Propane Autogas

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