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Land of sky clean cities propane road show may 3, 2012. Chelsea Jenkins Eastern Region Fleet Account Manager ROUSH CleanTech. What are We Best Known For?. Largest and most successful team in motorsports history Motorsports Management Licensing Retail Operations. Corporate Overview.
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Land of sky clean cities propane road showmay 3, 2012 Chelsea Jenkins Eastern Region Fleet Account Manager ROUSH CleanTech
What are We Best Known For? Largest and most successful team in motorsports history • Motorsports Management • Licensing • Retail Operations
Corporate Overview Corporate Wheel of Capability
Alt Fuel Experience Propane Autogas • Over 1,500 vehicles sold. • Service, warranty, sales infrastructure in place. Electric • 10,000 recharging stations built. • Blink EcoTality contract with DOE. • ROUSH Electric Vehicle – prototype program. Hydrogen • World land speed record Ford Fusion.
Worldwide Energy demand Framing the Problem.
By the Numbers – Oil Stats • US Oil Imports • Imports: 9.5 Million Barrels / Day • US Consumption: 20 Mill Barrels / Day • April 27, 2012 Price: $105/Barrel (WTI Crude) • Over half trillion spent per year • Over $1B per day on imports or over $700K per minute • US Average Prices: • Gasoline: $3.83 per Gallon • Diesel: $4.07 per Gallon • Propane: ~ $2.00/GGE • Transportation Demand • -- 72% of US imports (Source: US Energy Information Administration, AAA, OPIS)
By The Numbers – U.S. / China Analyzing the World’s Largest Vehicle Markets: CountryPopulationVehicles China: 1.3 billion 85 million Unites States: 310 million 254 million Cars Per Citizen: China: 0.07 or ~ 1 to 14.2 United States: 0.82 or ~ 1 to 1.2 If China’s automotive adoption were ever to equal that of the U.S., they’d have more than one billion (1,000,000,000) automobiles registered
Recent Headlines • “Every time gas prices soar, Americans get a reminder of how dependent we are on oil, how vulnerable to soaring prices and how hard it has been to change our ways. At filling stations, drivers feel powerless.” • Achenbach, Washington Post • March 16, 2012
FLEET RESEARCH: What Do Fleet Leaders Want In An Alternative Fuel Vehicle Solution?
Fleet Research Reduced Operating Costs • Propane autogas costs ~ < 40% than gasoline Fuel Availability • Over 5,000 public fueling stations • Private infrastructure for minimal investment Positive Environmental Impact • 24% reduction in GHG • 20% reduction in NOx • 60% reduction in CO • EPA and CARB certification
Fleet Research Reliability • Six years in development • Significant engineering & testing Performance • Horsepower, torque, towing capacity unchanged • Ford F-250 in Alaska • Operated in temperatures < 0 F • Drove > 1,000 miles / week • 9+ months in Alaska
Fleet Research Warranty & Serviceability • Ford warranty coverage goes unchanged • Ford alt. fuel prep package • Uses standard Ford diagnostic equipment Service Locations • Ford dealers • We train your mechanics to continue maintaining own vehicles Training Program • On-site & Web-based Warranty Coverage • In-house warranty staff • Processes in place to manage claims Service Parts • Available director from ROUSH CleanTech Ford Diagnostic Equipment
Order Process: New Vehicle Fleet Research Yes No Vehicle Arrives at Delivery Destination
Product overview: Pickups | Vans & Wagons | Cutaway Vans
Fuel System Design “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple, to truly understand the underlying challenges and come up with elegant solutions.” - Steve Jobs Features: • Liquid Injection • Dedicated fuel system. • Completely replaces factory gasoline fuel system. • Features OEM quality & design. • EPA and CARB certified. • Easy to install, service and maintain.
Fuel System Design FRPCM The Fuel Rail Pressure Control Module ensures consistent vehicle performance and power on-demand. Fuel Rail ROUSH CleanTech’s signature blue anodized aluminum fuel rail is designed to operate under varying temperatures of liquid propane Fuel Fill Industry-standard valve designed to allow for safe passage of liquid pro- pane into the vehicle. Includes a check valve to prevent fuel leaks. Fuel Tank The liquid propane autogas fuel tank meets all ASME certification standards, is made of ¼ inch thick steel, and is built and assembled in the USA. Fuel Lines Made of high-durability stainless steel to handle varying temperatures and pressures. They are designed to route through the factory line locations. Fuel Injectors Special fuel injectors are used to inject liquid propane into the cylinders for ignition.
System Overview Fuel Rail Assembly • Fuel Rails • Fuel Injectors • Injection Press. / Temp. Sensor Fuel Line Assembly • Fuel Lines • Flow Control Solenoid Fuel Tank Assembly • Fuel Tank • Fuel Pump • Fuel Level Sensor • Powertrain Control System • PCM Calibration • Wiring Harness
Return on investment: A Positive Return, Even Without Government Incentives
Savings Calculator Blue Bird Propane Powered Vision – 71p • Assumptions: • 71 passenger base bus, no options • Propane bus up-charge valid through June 2012 • Diesel prices are as reported by Indian River County Schools Mar 14, 2012. Propane prices as quoted by local supplier. • MPG estimates for diesel and propane are as reported by Indian River Schools Mar 14, 2012 • 25% reduction in maintenance cost is assumed based upon customer feedback.
Savings Calculator 2012 Ford E-250 Cargo Van
Emissions Calculator 2011 Ford E-450 Cutaway
Testimonials: Real-World Feedback From Real-World Customers
Case Study – SuperShuttle Industry:Airport Transportation Location:Phoenix, AZ Vehicles: 35 Ford E-350 Passenger Vans By The Numbers: • 10,000 fewer gallons of gasoline / van / year • 300,000 fewer lbs of CO2 / van • $14,500 reduction in fuel costs / van / year “The switch to propane autogas was the smart thing to do. We are seeing tremendous fuel savings right now. Gas prices in Arizona are averaging $3.65 / gallon [in mid-April, 2011]. Our drivers who are using public propane refueling infrastructure around Phoenix are paying $2.20 per gallon.” - Ken Brooks,National Purchasing Manager
Case Study – Wright & Filippis Industry:Home Medical Equipment Location:Rochester Hills, MI Vehicles: Ford E-350 Cargo Vans Ford E-450 Cutaway Vans By The Numbers: • 48,000 fewer gallons of gasoline / year • 931,200 fewer lbs of CO2 / year • $36,000 reduction in fuel costs / year “Our experience so far has been very positive. The vehicles are performing very well, we are seeing real fuel savings and the transition has been quite easy. I couldn’t be happier with our project at this point. Because of this, we have already expanded the scope of our year-one project.” - Tom Hopkins,Distribution & Fleet Manager
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Industry:Vertical Transportation Location:Atlanta, GA Vehicles: Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks Ford E-150 Cargo Vans By The Numbers: • 134,607 fewer lbs of CO2 / year • $35,600 reduction in fuel costs / year (11 vehicles) “The return on investment for the propane autogas vehicles in Phoenix should be roughly two years. Our cost benefits in this region are tied not only to lower fuel cost, but lower vehicle registration and high occupancy vehicle lane access. “We needed a quality tier-one supplier committed to our long-term sustainable goals… ROUSH CleanTech surfaced as our best solution and business partner. - Tom Armstrong,Director of Fleet
DeKalb County, GA Industry:Government Location:Decatur, GA Vehicles: 75 Ford F-150 Pickup Trucks By The Numbers: • 340,000 fewer lbs of CO2 / year • $1.50 / gallon savings (with $.50 / gal credit) • $135,000+ reduction in fuel costs over 2 years “The propane performed immediately. The county saw savings right away in both costs and environmental integrity. “The ROUSH brand has a reputation for dependability and quality, so we chose to work with them when acquiring new trucks. The offered a fair price, and we have been pleased with the ROUSH CleanTech product. - Richard Miller,Superintendent of Fleet Management
America is a net exporter of propane: 2 Billion Gallons/year
The magical kitchen … We don’t need anyone else’s pizza!
BE THE CHANGE Chelsea Jenkins Fleet Account Manager – Eastern Region 734.812.1965 Chelsea.Jenkins@roush.com 800.59.ROUSH ROUSHcleantech.com