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The Advantages of Fuel Conversions & How they can Improve your Overall Budget & the Planet

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Jan 25, 2017 5:00:00 PM

Why We Love Green Alternative Gas & You Should Too!

Alternative fuel conversions aren't just our business, they're also our passion at Green Alternative Systems.

Buses Should be Your Primary Mode of Transportation-3.pngWithout exaggerating, it's safe to say that one of the most pressing problems facing the world today is how to keep our ever-expanding transportation lines running smoothly, without relying on rapidly-depleting fuels that harm the environment. 

From public transportation to food shipments, to intercontinental flights, there are more vehicles traveling the globe than ever before.

There is also no doubt that we need those vehicles to sustain our current global society and economy. They allow farmers to feed the world, allow everyone to benefit from time-saving electronics, and allow people everywhere to travel and trade ideas like never before. To lose those transportation systems would mean regressing backward by centuries. But we can't ruin the planet in the process.  

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Topics: Green Alternative Systems, cng, go green, propane fleet, GAS, natural gas, global

5 Signs It's Time to Consider Propane or CNG Vehicles

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Jan 18, 2017 4:30:00 PM

Why you should invest in alternative fuels: 5 Signs It's Time to Consider Propane or CNG Vehicles

SFO04.jpgCompressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Propane are both quickly becoming the most popular alternative fuel sources in America and it's not hard to see why. There are abundant natural gas and propane resources within the United States, estimated to last for nearly a century at least.

Plus, initiatives researching biogas manufactured from waste could significantly augment and extend those natural gas reserves.

While propane and CNG vehicles won't be the last word in clean-energy propulsion, they're still an important step towards fuel systems that are sustainable throughout the 21st Century and less harmful to the planet than gasoline. 2017 is going to see plenty of organizations moving towards alternative fuels. Perhaps it's time to be among them…

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Topics: propane, cng, propane fleet, GAS, natural gas, Sistainable, global, saving money

Why Converting Your Fleet Could Seriously improve Your Bottom Line

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Dec 15, 2016 1:54:16 PM

Why are green alternative gases so cheap?

Screen Shot 2016-12-15 at 10.11.27 AM-1.pngGreen alternative gases are becoming more and more predominant across the country. Businesses in particular are looking toward using alternative gas because they are cheaper, more environmentally conscious, and provide access to attractive incentives provided by both State and Federal governments--including considerable tax reductions and exemptions.

For businesses that find themselves in such a situation, a better alternative may be converting their current fleets to using natural gas systems. The upfront costs of conversion may seem daunting, but most companies that convert to alternative fuel see the investment paid back quickly.

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Topics: school bus, Green Alternative Systems, Fleet conversion, propane, cng, bus, investment, go green, GAS, natural gas, saving, tax Benefits, Conversion

The Advantages of Alternative Fuel in the Winter

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Dec 5, 2016 3:00:00 AM

Propane and Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Buses Outperform Traditional Fuels

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With budget cuts and unstable fuel prices, many school districts and transportation businesses are looking for alternative fuel vehicles and buses for sale in the hopes of reducing overall costs.

The benefits of converting to greener options easily offset the initial investment, especially during the colder winter months.Twitter_bird_logo_2012-2.svg

 Increased Fuel Savings

Gas and diesel prices tend to fluctuate drastically and depend on a number of uncontrollable factors, like crude oil prices and supply levels. However, alternative fuels such as propane, tend to have fairly stable prices that are often below standard fuel prices. In fact, many propane providers offer programs that allow you to lock in the price of fuel over a set amount of time. This allows you to budget for fuel more efficiently and enjoy thousands of dollars worth in fuel savings alone

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Topics: alternative fuels conversion, school, fleet, Green Alternative Systems, cng, bus, investment, Buses for sale, go green, GAS, natural gas, benefits, vehicle maintenance, saving, winter, facts, winterizing

The Little Known Financial Benefits of Alternative Fuels

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Nov 8, 2016 2:00:00 PM

The Benefits of Using Vehicles Powered by Alternative Fuels for Your Organizations

Fleet operators throughout the country are finally recognizing the unique value of alternative fuels and how the latest alternative fuel vehicles can benefits companies in a big way. These advantages are being discussed and disseminated throughout the fleet operator market and now with this latest post, we’ll provide insight into the growing alternative fuels industry.

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Topics: alternative fuels conversion, social cause, Green Alternative Systems, cng, bus, save money, natural gas, benefits, US

AmeriPride Services Adds 20 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Vehicles to its Fleet in Vancouver

Posted by Shayna Johnson on Oct 18, 2016 1:25:51 PM

Textile rental services company reinforces commitment to environmental sustainability with expansion of alternative fuel vehicles program

MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 17, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AmeriPride Services, a leading textile rental services and supply company in North America, today announced the receipt of the first of 20 compressed natural gas (CNG) step vans at its Vancouver branch. The company will incorporate the additional CNG delivery trucks into its fleet over the upcoming weeks and months as a part of its ongoing effort to reduce its carbon footprint and lead the industry in environmental sustainability.

"AmeriPride is absolutely committed to the environment and expanding our alternative fuels program across the company," Bill Evans, President and CEO of AmeriPride.

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Topics: Green Alternative Systems, cng, bus, fuel, vancouver, natural gas