propane autogas – the clear choice

Robert C. Little
Central Region – Fleet Sales Manager
734.679.7526
[email protected]
PROPANE AUTOGAS – THE CLEAR CHOICE
By the Numbers – U.S. Stats
• 17+ Million Autogas Vehicles World Wide
– Less Than 2% in United States (~290,000)
– United States is the world’s 2nd largest car market
By the Numbers – Oil Stats
• Q4 - 2011 US Oil Imports
– Oct
– Nov
– Dec
~333 Million Barrels
~332 Million Barrels
~345 Million Barrels
• 4/23 Midwest Average:
– Gasoline: $3.77 per Gallon
– Diesel: $3.97 per Gallon
• Transportation Demand
-- 71% of US imports
(Source: US Energy Information Administration)
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$36.4 billion
$36.7 billion
$37.2 billion
($10B more than Oct ‘09)
(31% more than Nov ‘10)
($833,058 per minute)
Energy Security – Supply & Demand
Source: Energy Information Administration / Short-Term Energy Outlook – September 2011
By The Numbers – U.S. / China
Analyzing the World’s Largest Vehicle Markets:
Country
China:
Unites States:
Cars Per Citizen:
China:
United States:
Population
1.3 billion
310 million
Vehicles
85 million
254 million
0.07 or ~ 1 to 14.2
0.82 or ~ 1 to 1.2
If China’s automotive adoption were ever to equal that of the U.S., they’d have more
than one billion (1,000,000,000) automobiles registered
Propane Autogas – Around the World
Number of vehicles on the road (autogas)
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Turkey
Poland
Korea
Italy
Russia
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2.4 million vehicles
2.3 million vehicles
2.3 million vehicles
1.7 million vehicles
1.3 million vehicles
Australia
– Every third vehicle off Ford’s assembly line is propane autogas powered
Turkey
– More propane autogas sold last year than gasoline + diesel combined
Source: World LP Gas Association
What We’re Known For
Corporate Overview
• Privately Held
• Founded in 1976
• Over 3,300 employees worldwide
• Primary Activities: Engineering, Testing, Prototyping and Manufacturing
Corporate Overview
Corporate Wheel of Capability
Machining
Fabrication
Assembly
Modeling
SLA/SLS
Composites
Testing
Dyno Testing
Emissions
Sound/Vibration
Brakes
Electronics
ORVT
Production
Injection/Blow Tools
Molding
Painting
Assembly
Machining
Fabrication
Sales and Marketing
Direct
Indirect
Market Diversity
Consumer Products
Prototyping
Alternative Fuels/Energy
Engineering
Life Sciences
Concept and Design
Electrical Engineering
Body Engineering
Chassis Engineering
Powertrain
NVH Engineering
Systems Integration
Program Management
Tech Doc
Entertainment
Engineering
Military
Capabilities
Performance Products
Core
Automotive
Corporate Overview
Alternative Fuels Experience
Our Partnership….
 40% Fuel Cost Reduction & ROI Without Gov’t Incentives
 ROI on ROUSH fuel system
 See Savings Illustration*
 Fuel is 98% North American Produced
 No Compromise in HP, Torque, or Towing Capacity
 Operating Range to Mirror that of Gasoline
 Fueling Infrastructure
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Not EPA Regulated
Not a groundwater contaminate
Closed System
No harm to ozone if accidentally released into air
Our Partnership…
Improved Emissions
24% Reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions
60% Reduction in Carbon Monoxide Emissions
20% Reduction in Nitrogen Oxide Emissions
CO2 Emission Reduction
Vehicles Serviced with Existing Diagnostic Equipment
Free Service Training for in-house techs
Immediate Impact to Daily Import of 11 Million Barrels of Oil
Protection from unleaded price volatility
Abundtant, domestic supply leading to stable LPG prices
AUTOGAS IN
LAYMAN’S TERMS?
Clean. Domestic. Abundant. Safe.
What Is Propane Autogas?
Clean
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24% reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions
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20% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions
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60% reduction in Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions
Domestic
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90% of propane used in U.S. comes from U.S.
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7% of propane used in U.S. comes from Canada
Abundant
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Most refueling infrastructure of any alternative fuel
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Major natural gas shale found in northeast U.S.
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Powers over 17 million vehicles worldwide
Safe
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Low pressure (~ 200 psig)
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Narrowest flammability range of any fossil fuel
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Fuel tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline
Propane Molecule
(C3H8)
What Is Propane Autogas?
On-Site Refueling:
Ford Michigan Assembly Plant (MI)
Portland Schools(OR)
Positive Connections (MN)
ROUSH CleanTech (MI)
Shell (AZ)
Prosper Schools (TX)
Month / Year
Mar-11
Oct-10
May-10
Dec-09
Jul-09
Feb-09
Sep-08
Apr-08
Nov-07
Jun-07
Jan-07
Aug-06
Mar-06
Oct-05
May-05
Dec-04
Jul-04
Feb-04
Sep-03
Apr-03
Nov-02
Jun-02
Jan-02
Aug-01
Mar-01
Oct-00
May-00
Dec-99
Jul-99
Feb-99
Sep-98
Apr-98
Nov-97
Jun-97
Jan-97
Aug-96
Price Per Gallon
What Is Propane Autogas?
Wholesale Fuel Price Comparison
$4.0000
$3.5000
$3.0000
$2.5000
$1.50
$2.0000
Propane
$1.5000
Gasoline
$1.0000
$0.5000
$-
ROUSH Product Lineup
• Full Line of E-Series:
– 2009+ Ford E-150 / 250 / 350 - 5.4L V8
– 2007+ Ford E-350 Cutaway - 5.4L V8
– 2009+ Ford E-450 Cutaway - 6.8L V10
ROUSH Product Lineup
• Full Line of F-Series:
– 2007.5-2008 Ford F-150 - 5.4L V8
– 2009-2010 Ford F-250 / 350 - 5.4L V8
– 2012+ Ford F-250/350 – 6.2L V8
– 2011+ Ford F-450 / 550 - 6.8L V10
– 2012+ Ford F-650 - 6.8L V10
ROUSH Buses
• School Bus Application:
– 2009+ Micro-Bird G5 – 6.8L V10
• Wheelchair Accessible
– 2012+ Blue-Bird Vision – 6.8L V10
• WheelChair Accessible
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
& PERFORMANCE:
The Zero Compromise Alternative Fuel
Solution
System Overview
Fuel Rail Assembly
– Fuel Rails
– Fuel Injectors
– Injection Press. / Temp.
Sensor
Fuel Line Assembly
– Fuel Lines
– Flow Control Solenoid
Fuel Tank Assembly
– Fuel Tank
– Fuel Pump
– Fuel Level Sensor
2011 Ford E-450 DRW Cutaway Fuel System
Powertrain Control System
– PCM Calibration
– Wiring Harness
RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
A Positive Return, Even Without
Government Incentives
Savings Calculator
2012 Ford F-250
Emissions Calculator
2009-2010 Ford F-250
THE ROUSH CLEANTECH
DIFFERENCE:
Why Propane Autogas?
The ROUSH CleanTech Difference
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Over 35 Years of Engineering Experience
– CNG
– Electric / Electric Hybrid
– Hydrogen
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Rigorous Customer Research and Development
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Seamless Customer Experience
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Serviceability
Warranty coverage
Comparable Drive Range
Maintains OEM Warranty
Clean & Green
– Lower emissions
– Lower operating costs
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Proven Track Record
– More than 15 Million LPG Vehicles
– 98 Year Heritage
Robert C. Little
Central Region – Fleet Sales Manager
734.679.7526
[email protected]