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New bill could eliminate blended gasoline higher than 10 percent

Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act to fight EPA mandate on blended gasoline The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is working to enact legislation that would cap the amount of ethanol blended into gasoline at 10 percent and eliminate the Renewable Fuel Standard’s corn-based ethanol requirement. The “Renewable Fuel Standard Reform Act” would protect consumers by repealing […]

February 9, 2015

Ram debuts off-roading 2015 Rebel with unique look (Photos, Video)

Given the fact that Ram already offers a very capable off-road pickup in the Power Wagon, and that they had just announced an update to the very popular 1500 EcoDiesel that extended its fuel economy lead even further over the competition, no one at the Detroit Auto Show would have blamed the truck maker for […]

January 16, 2015

How to spec your next work truck

As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control your operating costs.

December 22, 2014

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5 ways to prep mowers for winter

John Deere explains how machine care, proper storage, fuel system preparation, engine preparation and tire maintenance help prepare mowers for winter.

November 25, 2014

How to use snow blowers safely this winter

Winter is on its way, and that has never been more apparent as temperatures across the United States plunge all over. The Farmer’s Almanac says this winter could see below-normal temperatures for most of the nation, which is starting to be the case since everyone’s November is feeling a little too much like January.

November 14, 2014

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10 tips for maintaining excavators

Compact excavators have evolved dramatically in the past 10 years. Enhanced systems and capabilities have allowed them to become workhorses on jobsites, spending long days trenching, grading, clearing and loading. With increased demands, Tom Connor, Bobcat excavator product specialist, says the best way for owners and operators to protect assets and keep them working at […]

October 31, 2014

PERC Releases Suite of Cost Calculator Tools

The Propane Education & Research Council released a suite of cost calculator tools for users. The calculators estimate potential fuel savings and ROI with clean, American-made propane when compared with conventional fuels like gasoline and diesel.

October 24, 2014

PERC Donates Propane-Powered Equipment to Yellowstone National Park

With the help of donations from the Propane Education & Research Council, Yellowstone National Park is reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions. PERC’s donation included a propane-powered Exmark zero-turn mower, 11 mower cylinders, three Generac portable generators, one Generac standby generator and a 12-cylinder capacity storage cage.

October 14, 2014

OPEI Partners with ISMA to Promote ‘Look Before You Pump’ Campaign

The International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association has partnered with the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute in the ‘Look Before You Pump’ campaign, which encourages individuals to always use fuels containing no greater than 10 percent ethanol.

October 13, 2014

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Landscapers Discuss Benefits of Propane in PERC’s Straight Talk Video Series

To showcase propane’s benefits, the Propane Education & Research Council is releasing Straight Talk, an online video case study series featuring interviews with landscapers across the country about their experiences using propane.

September 25, 2014

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The Future of Propane in Trucks

Pickup gas engine technology is advancing rapidly with both turbocharging and direct-fuel injection being applied to increase both power and fuel economy. A prime example of this new direction is Ford’s EcoBoost line of engines; small displacement, high-output configurations that deliver excellent fuel economy when lightly loaded.

April 29, 2014

By using propane with your trucks and equipment, you can extend the savings. [All photos provided by the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC).]

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New Lawn Maintenance Equipment & Products

Treat, cut and maintain lawns with these products and machines. Dump in truck The Grasshopper Company expanded its PowerVac collection system with the HighLift 15B. The collector can be emptied from a raised position by flipping a switch. With a 72-inch vertical emptying height, the HighLift features a 15-cubic-foot capacity and a tapered bottom that […]

April 1, 2014

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