Sharp Energy
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TAM is an organization of transportation companies that researches and provides information on logistics and equipment . The association also brainstorms new ideas and provides a venue for study groups to discuss pertinent news and information in the industry . Sharp Energy joined TAM to help educate companies in the industry that can use propane as a fuel source in lieu of gasoline or diesel .
“ Education is such a big part of what we do : Reaching out to potential customers and letting them know why propane is a good choice for fuel . By purchasing propane from Sharp Energy , customers will quickly see the results of lower fueling bills , roughly 35-50 %” said Petito .
There are several noticeable benefits to switching to propane . It ’ s cheaper ; you can save on average $ 1.25- $ 1.50 on each gallon by using propane as compared to gasoline . The use of propane contributes 30 percent less greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline as well . And because propane runs 105 to 110 octane ( whereas gasoline runs 87 octane ), there is less carbon build up on the engine and the oil is cleaner , allowing for the potential to extend the vehicle ’ s lifespan .
The technology of producing propane powered vehicles has also greatly improved in the last several decades , meaning there are less hurdles to owning a vehicle that runs on propane . Ninetyeight percent of propane is produced in the US , which could eventually cut down the country ’ s dependency on foreign oil .
Bob Zola , President
Mike Petito Commercial & Autogas Accounts Manager
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