Propane Evacuation Pump Unveiled
Alliance AutoGas unveils the Autogas Evacuation Pump, which is equipped to evacuate a tank filled with 44 gallons of propane in 1.5 hours.
Alliance AutoGas' Autogas Evacuation Pump is equipped to evacuate a tank filled with 44 gallons of propane in 1.5 hours, according to the supplier.
Alliance AutoGas' Autogas Evacuation Pump is equipped to evacuate a tank filled with 44 gallons of propane in 1.5 hours, according to the supplier.
SWANNANOA, N.C. — Alliance AutoGas has unveiled a pump that is designed to remove propane autogas from tanks when service or repairs are needed.
The Autogas Evacuation Pump is the first of its kind in the U.S., according to the supplier.
The evacuation pump is equipped to evacuate a tank filled with 44 gallons of propane in 1.5 hours, including zero vapor pressure.
A fleet may transfer fuel from the vehicle fuel tank being serviced to another propane vehicle, a refueling station, or a separate LPG storage tank. The pump and process also allows the propane to be put back into the tank.
Some key benefits of the pump for propane school buses include:
• Complete air operation, reducing any ignition sources for safety. (A commercial twin piston or scroll type air compressor will be needed to operate the pump at its optimum performance levels.)
• Rugged pneumatic wheels that allow ease of movement over rough, off-road surfaces.
• A visual flow indicator that allows a user to visually monitor the transfer of propane during the evacuation process.
• An optional vapor flaring mode to allow flaring by trained propane professionals and technicians.
Alliance AutoGas has installed over 800 refueling facilities in the U.S. and Canada, and in the past year, Alliance AutoGas members collectively displaced 45 million gallons of gasoline and produced $70 million in fuel cost savings for the 550 fleets they service, according to the supplier. In addition, Alliance has converted or participated in supplying propane to more than 10,000 propane vehicles, including school buses, across North America.
The Autogas Evacuation Pump is available through Alliance AutoGas or propane equipment suppliers.
To learn more about the Autogas Evacuation Pump, contact David Kennedy, director of AutoGas design, at (828) 329-3529, DaKennedy@AllianceAutoGas.com, or email blossmanservices@blossmangas.com.
More Alternative Fuels
Bipartisan Bill Seeks to Extend Clean School Bus Program Through 2031
The proposed legislation would renew federal support for cleaner school buses as districts navigate funding uncertainty, rising fuel and infrastructure costs, and fleet replacement needs.
Read More →
Alt-Fuel Moves: Electric Bus Rollouts, Bidirectional Charging & Propane Growth
See which fleets are adding electric and propane school buses as districts and operators invest in charging infrastructure, bidirectional technology, and alternative-fuel expansion.
Read More →
Nobody Told Diesel Prices They Were Supposed to Come Down
With diesel prices surging, school bus fleets have new reason to stress-test fuel costs, consider diversification, and calculate what each route really costs to operate.
Read More →
Why Gasoline School Buses Are Making a Comeback
Gasoline is gaining ground in full-size school buses. See how today’s options stack up against diesel on cost, maintenance, emissions, performance, and more.
Read More →
EPA Opens $180M DERA Funding Round for Diesel Upgrades
The 2026 Diesel Emissions Reduction Act program seeks applications from eligible organizations to accelerate the retirement of legacy diesel vehicles.
Read More →
The Secret Life of an Electric School Bus Battery
Batteries change throughout years of daily routes, but degradation doesn’t necessarily mean the end. Here’s what operators should know about performance, safety, and second life.
Read More →
CALSTART and Forth Combine to Form Catalyst Mobility
The new name represents a renewed vision for the nonprofit focused on advancing clean, equitable, and affordable transportation solutions that move people and goods.
Read More →
Alt-Fuel Moves: New Buses, Charging Hubs & Real-World EV Testing
Propane and electric school bus deployments continue to grow as districts add new vehicles, expand charging infrastructure, and gather more real-world operating data.
Read More →
Fewer Electric School Bus Models Reshape the U.S. Market
WRI’s latest buyer’s guide points to a consolidating electric school bus market, but fewer options may reflect a maturing industry rather than fewer meaningful choices for school bus operators.
Read More →
The Fuel Budget You Can Actually Predict: How Propane Autogas Keeps Money in the Classroom
Learn how propane autogas helps school districts manage fuel costs with predictable pricing, lower maintenance, and reduced emissions from former transportation director Joel Stutheit.
Read More →