Thursday, October 22, 2015
Law enforcement alternative fuel training held recently at the Alliance AutoGas research and technology center in Asheville, N.C. gave county and municipal fleet managers the opportunity to learn more about the merits of propane autogas conversion. The hands-on, one-day training familiarized North Carolina sheriffs, law enforcement officers, and municipal governments with converting to autogas as an alternative fuel to dramatically lower emissions and save on costs without a costly infrastructure requirement.
Those attending heard remarks by Ed Hoffman, president of Blossman Services Inc.; Bill Baker, senior environmental planner and coordinator at Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition; Michael Phillips, retired captain of criminal enforcement at the Iredell County, N.C. sheriff’s office; and Steve Hightower, fleet manager for the city of Kingsport.
Three training sessions were led by Alliance AutoGas team members on topics of safety training, refueling dispenser training, and installation and maintenance training, as well as a question and answer session. Ride and drives were available in the Dodge Charger, Ford Explorer Interceptor, Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Impala, and the Ford Crown Victoria. Onsite fuel analysis and return on investment calculations were available throughout the day. Guests were invited to bring their fleet’s vehicle miles, estimated fuel cost, and miles-per-gallon information for a free consultation.
“This event is yet another way that Alliance AutoGas is demonstrating its commitment to law enforcement,” said Hoffman. “Our EPA-approved products and after-sales support enable agencies the ability to experience the benefits of autogas.” He added that the alliance currently offers the Explorer and Taurus Interceptors from Ford; the Dodge Charger Pursuit and Jeep Wrangler from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; and the Impala, Caprice, and Tahoe from General Motors.
Those attending heard remarks by Ed Hoffman, president of Blossman Services Inc.; Bill Baker, senior environmental planner and coordinator at Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition; Michael Phillips, retired captain of criminal enforcement at the Iredell County, N.C. sheriff’s office; and Steve Hightower, fleet manager for the city of Kingsport.
Three training sessions were led by Alliance AutoGas team members on topics of safety training, refueling dispenser training, and installation and maintenance training, as well as a question and answer session. Ride and drives were available in the Dodge Charger, Ford Explorer Interceptor, Ford Taurus, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Impala, and the Ford Crown Victoria. Onsite fuel analysis and return on investment calculations were available throughout the day. Guests were invited to bring their fleet’s vehicle miles, estimated fuel cost, and miles-per-gallon information for a free consultation.
“This event is yet another way that Alliance AutoGas is demonstrating its commitment to law enforcement,” said Hoffman. “Our EPA-approved products and after-sales support enable agencies the ability to experience the benefits of autogas.” He added that the alliance currently offers the Explorer and Taurus Interceptors from Ford; the Dodge Charger Pursuit and Jeep Wrangler from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles; and the Impala, Caprice, and Tahoe from General Motors.
