TELECOM

Connecting to the Greener Side of Communications

Telecom companies keep us connected across the miles, and across the generations. No longer must Americans wait by the mailbox, they have their inbox; no longer must people stop for a payphone, they have a cell phone; and no longer does news have to wait until morning, it is delivered instantaneously via email, video, and cable television. The speed at which things are communicated continues to grow with new technology and innovations, but one thing remains the same – the need for reliable, economical and environmentally sustainable transportation for telecom service fleets.

From the shores of Miami Beach, Florida, to the cliffs of Seattle, Washington, the overarching goals of the Clean Air Act provides for protecting and improving America’s air quality. ROUSH CleanTech is ready to help telecom fleets do their part to clean up the environment with a lineup of propane autogas Ford F-Series and Ford E-Series fleet vehicles to meet any job assignment. Whether installing or servicing customer accounts with light-duty trucks and vans, or repairing lines with boom trucks, the ROUSH CleanTech line of propane autogas powered vehicles offer lower emissions and operating costs.

In fact, propane autogas is already the third most widely used fuel in the world, behind gasoline and diesel. Fifteen million drivers around the globe can attest to this eco-friendly fuel’s ability to lower nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide, and greenhouse gases in an effort to contribute to the health of our planet.

Large telecom companies, such as Time Warner Cable and CenturyLink, are already seeing the wide range of benefits this alternative fuel brings to the table, including ease of transition, fuel and maintenance savings, and uncompromising range and performance. For companies already using propane in other applications, including backup generators and forklifts, ROUSH CleanTech offers another application for this domestically produced, safe, and nontoxic fuel.

Propane autogas, historically, carries a lower price tag than gasoline. At a time when fuel prices are again reaching their pinnacle, the telecom companies running on propane autogas are seeing considerable savings. In addition, ROUSH CleanTech’s propane autogas powered fleet offerings can provide a significant reduction in maintenance costs. Each truck or van, equipped with an OEM warranty, is available for prompt delivery.

Fueling with propane autogas is trouble-free and convenient. Onsite fueling stations can be installed for little to no cost. And with thousands of propane autogas fueling stations across the United States, the fuel is readily available. See Distribution.

To put the environmental impact of a telecom company switching their fleet to propane autogas in perspective, take a look at the affect a large telecom company is making in its service area. Recently, a telecommunications company switched to ROUSH CleanTech Ford E-150 and Ford E-250 propane autogas vans to install and repair telephone and broadband service throughout service areas in seven different states. By replacing only 38 of its vans, which will, on average, travel 200,000 miles in their vehicle lifetime, this company will be removing more than 3.7 million pounds of carbon dioxide from their company’s emissions profile. To estimate your fleet’s cost and pollutant savings with propane autogas, visit ROUSH CleanTech’s online Savings Calculator.

Incentives

To find out about federal and state tax incentives, check out our Incentives Section for credits and programs available to save you money when considering the switch to propane autogas.

Benefits

Environmental:

  • Up to 20 percent less nitrogen oxide
  • Up to 60 percent less carbon monoxide
  • 17-24 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions
  • Fewer particulate emissions
  • EPA- and CARB-certified

Vehicle:

  • No loss in engine performance
  • Little to no additional weight to the vehicle
  • Comparable driving range between fill-ups
  • Maintained vehicle warranty
  • No additional scheduled services
  • Lower fuel costs by up to 40 percent
  • Reduced operating and maintenance costs

Products

Explore our recommended ROUSH CleanTech vehicles and conversion systems for your telecommunication requirements.