Electric vehicles (EVs) are perceived as “the future” of vehicle technology, from passenger cars to food delivery trucks, primarily due to the lack of tailpipe emissions. Since EVs are new technology, they are visually and psychologically appealing for fleet operators, who want to meet environmental mandates and reduce operational costs.
However, there is no “silver bullet” to solve the issue of harmful transportation emissions. The reality is that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are still under development for the commercial truck segment due to the complexity of truck configurations coupled with range and payload requirements. On the flipside, propane autogas-fueled vehicles have been on the scene for over 100 years. And, advancements have been made to liquid propane systems during the past decade. New calibration and catalyst innovations are taking these propane vehicles to near-zero emissions levels, making a strong case for adoption.