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From Festive to Feedstock, San Franciscans “Treecycle”

Fri, 01/13/2012 - 17:24
In many American cities, nothing quite marks the end of the holiday season (or the beginning of the New Year) like gutters strewn with discarded Christmas trees. But for the past 25 years, the city of San Francisco has been … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

Propel Fuels Partners with Econation Green Transportation Service in California

Fri, 01/06/2012 - 09:45
Just in time for the New Year, Propel is making new friends in the fleet world, including our latest fleet customer, Econation – a global ground transportation company that exclusively employs the use of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles in its … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

2012 VW Passat TDI ranks #1 for fuel economy over hybrids

Fri, 11/18/2011 - 14:40
Consumers don’t often consider full-size options when on the hunt for fuel efficient vehicles; however, there is a new class of roomy sedans boasting better fuel economy than previous generations. Motor Trend put three of these super efficient sedans in a … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

Major Commercial Airlines Launch Biofuels Flights

Mon, 11/07/2011 - 11:28
Two commercial airlines are taking biofuels to the skies, and with a bit of competition in the air, biofuels for aviation are becoming a reality. Just this morning, United Airlines launched the first commercial US flight operated by biofuels. Powered … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

Propel’s gone mobile!

Thu, 11/03/2011 - 14:39
We are happy to announce the launch of Propel Mobile. Visit propelfuels.com from your smart phone to get started. The new Propel Fuels mobile site has everything you need to find and fill with Propel renewable fuels. In addition to … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

“Love, the Bus” Loves Biodiesel!

Fri, 10/28/2011 - 12:36
Here at Propel, we love a renewable-fueled tour bus. But what we love even more is a renewable-fueled tour bus that loves us back. Enter: Love, the Bus. Love, the Bus is a cross-country charity project incepted by Maine natives Tyler … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel

New engines maximize ethanol’s power and MPGs

Wed, 10/19/2011 - 13:35
Most drivers like the power, price and renewable benefits of E85, but are looking for ways to increase MPGs. Engines designed with gasoline as the primary fuel are not maximizing ethanol’s potential, which can often lead to mileage penalties. However, … Continue reading →
Categories: Biodiesel