Virginia’s pressure moved to the cleaner fleet operation this week with the opening of the new Autogas Propane refueling station at Sandston, near Richmond International Airport. The facility supports local fleet operators, including Henrico public school propane buses and Park ‘G GO shuttle pickups, and offers a reliable and affordable fuel option through the 1990 gallons and modern player system.
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According to the Richmond Propees Education and Research Council, Autogas propane vehicles can reduce the emissions of harmful gases by up to 96 % and reduce operating costs compared to diesel.
“When communities invest in clean transport such as Autogas propane, they all benefit from them – from students traveling to buses to the neighborhoods they travel and save jobs,” said President Tucker Perkins. “That’s what the future of the fleet’s transport looks like, and I am honored to see here in Virginia.”
For the schools of Henriko, the new station is part of the continuous effort to renovate student transport. The district added 10 propane buses earlier this year, with hundreds of students more silent, cleaner riding and reducing release.
“These new facilities will strengthen our commitment to support the air quality and health of our students,” said Lenny Pricard, head of the public school operations. “With this refueling station, we can expand our propane fleet and ensure sustainable and reliable student transport for the coming years.”
Park ‘N GO, which offers shuttle services to Richmond International Airport, also adopted Autogas propane as part of its strategy strategy.
“Having a station close to the airport makes a big difference,” said Rick Firchild II, technology director at Park ‘N GO. “We have had to travel to distant fuel terminals before. We can now easily refuel in our travelers while maintaining reliable services for travelers.”
The new station represents the increasing Virginia investment in low carbon fuels. In 2024, the government approved a contract for public fleet fuel with propane and renewable propane-a replacement for the next generation derived from sustainable raw materials. The agreement guarantees long -term price stability and supports cleansing operations for school districts, transit agencies and government fleets throughout the country.
“This station is another step to expand access to clean and cost -effective energy,” said Matthew Wade, deputy director of Virginia Clean Cities (VCC). “This is about giving the fleet operators to the infrastructure needed to create a switch to renewable propane and reduce their environmental traces.”
The project was developed in collaboration with Autogas local supplier of propane. “We are proud to support Virginia’s clean transportation goals by providing reliable infrastructure and refueling,” said Steve McCoy, Vice President of Trade Development at Alliance Autogas. “Stations like this helps the fleet to be transferred to cleaner energy without increasing cost or complex operations.”
At the launch event, visitors saw a set of propane vehicles and equipment-from school buses and airport shuttle to construction trucks and grass care machinery. Several two -fuel fuel systems that are capable of running on propane and gasoline offer more flexibility, range and efficiency to operators.
The opening of the Sandston Station is another sign of Virginia’s travel to sustainable transport – creating a clean and cost -effective energy that is the same as the same as public and private fleets.
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