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NewsDecember 3, 2013

Texas Offers $7.6M In Alt-Fuel Grants

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) announced that up to $7.6 million in grants are available to eligible entities to continue the development of a network of alternative-fuel and/or natural gas fueling stations.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2013

Tyler Cab Company Saves More Than $10,000 Annually With Propane Autogas

Taxi Cab Company of Tyler, located in Tyler, Texas, reduced its fuel costs by $10,578 in 2012 by running five vehicles on propane autogas.

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NewsJune 19, 2013

Houston Fleets Switch to Propane Autogas to Improve Air Quality

Houston, Texas is converting light- and heavy-duty vehicles to reduce air pollution. According to the American Lung Association, Houston is the seventh smoggiest U.S. city.

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NewsMay 14, 2013

EarthWorks Using Propane Autogas for Landscaping Equipment

EarthWorks, a commercial landscaping company, is running its commercial lawn equipment on propane autogas, according to the Propane Council of Texas. The company said it has saved $41,600 in fuel costs.

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NewsApril 24, 2013

Study: Voice-to-Text Apps Still Pose Safety Danger for Drivers

Whether using a voice-to-text app or texting manually, drivers will see their response time double when they're engaged in texting. The distraction level is essentially the same, according to a study conducted by the Texas A&M Transportation Institute.

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NewsApril 10, 2013

County Fleet in Texas Projects $73,000 Savings with Propane Autogas

Williamson County began converting vehicles to propane autogas in 2009, and now operates 36 clean vehicles across nine departments, including EMS, Williamson County Constables, and the Parks Department.

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NewsApril 10, 2013

TxDOT Launches Campaign Against Distracted Driving

The Texas Department of Transportation this week launched its “Talk. Text. Crash.” campaign to coincide with National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Throughout this month, TxDOT will reach out to Texans through community events, TV public service announcements, and online and outdoor advertising.

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NewsFebruary 6, 2013

Texas Schools Saving Even More with Alt-Fuel Tax Credit Extension

Texas school district fleets operating clean propane autogas buses are benefiting from the “fiscal cliff” bill, which includes the extension of expired alternative-fuel tax credits. Schools already cutting costs with propane autogas will now save even more money by recouping 50-cents-per-gallon through 2013 and retroactively to 2012.

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NewsJune 7, 2012

Texas DOT Approves 80 mph Speed Limit on Austin Area Roads

AUSTIN - The 82nd Texas Legislature passed the bill Texas’ Governor Rick Perry signed HB 1201, which allows the TxDOT to establish speeds up to 85 mph on certain Texas highways.

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NewsJanuary 24, 2012

$4.5M in Grants Available for Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure in Texas

AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality announced that up to $4.5 million in grants is being made available to support development of a network of natural gas vehicle fueling stations in the state.

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