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Manufacturer of Fuel Tank Systems

Propane Autogas System Installer

Transfer Flow - Celebrating 30 Years of Job Creation and Manufacturing

  Manufacturer of aftermarket and OEM fuel tank systems

  Began operations in 1983

  Family-owned and operated

  Currently have 80 employees

  11 million in sales in 2012

  Employ mechanical, electrical, computer, and professional engineers

  2 manufacturing facilities with over 72,000 sq. ft.

  Currently hold 192 CARB Executive Orders

Aftermarket Fuel Systems

OEM Fuel Systems

Installer of Propane Autogas Systems

Transfer Flow is an authorized installer of ROUSH CleanTech propane autogas systems.

Transfer Flow Customers Contribute to Chico Economy

  Ford Motor Company   Chrysler   General Motors   Multiquip (MQ Power)   Mitsubishi   View Point Mobility   Knapheide   Braun Corporation   Onan Corporation   Medical Coaches   Nor Cal Mobility

  North American Bus   IS Corp   U-Haul   New Flyer   El Dorado National   Gulf Stream Coach   Wells Cargo   Feather Lite Trailers   Skyline   Isuzu   Frazer

Ford E-Van Fuel Tank System

Ford Transit Connect

Transfer Flow, Inc. is a founding member of the Mobility Alliance Group, and is a 20-‐year member of the NaBonal Mobility Equipment Dealers AssociaBon

TFI manufactures parts for the Ford Transit Connect:

  15 gallon fuel tank   Floor assembly kit

  Ramp assembly kit

  Spare tire mounting kit

Robotic Welders

  Extremely fast welding

  Uses pulse welding which is a much hotter weld

  Can adjust weld parameters every millisecond

  Very few starts and stops when welding

Robot Welding of Tanks and Brackets

Improvement in repeatability and efficiency

  Overhead hoists for handling fuel tanks and fuel tank components

  Wash station – paint – oven – packaging conveyor

  CNC high definition plasma cutting machines

Automation at Transfer Flow

Welding Procedures

 MIG Welding

  TIG Welding

  Silver soldering

 Robot Welding

  All welders are ASME certified

Hydraulic Tube Beader

  Minimum set-up time

  Meets SAE specs and very similar to OEM

TFI bead

OEM bead

Old TFI bead

New TFI bead

TFI Beads TFI & OEM Beads

Solid Models

TFI Fuel Tank and Canister Bracket Using Frame Data

Gas Hybrid for Used Fleet Vehicles

Liquid Propane Autogas Product Introduction & Overview

Wheel of Capability

WORLDWIDE OIL DEMAND

Setting the Stage for Alternative Fuels

United States – Oil Imports: 9.5 million barrels / day. – Oil Demand: 20 million barrels / day. – Oil Price: $86 / barrel.

• Over $295,000,000,000 / year on imported oil. • Over $800,000,000 / day on imported oil. • Over $700,000 / minute on imported oil.

Average Prices – Regular: $ 3.74 / gallon. – Diesel: $ 4.09 / gallon. – Propane: < $ 2.00 / gallon.

Transportation = 72% of imports.

Oil – By the Numbers

(Source: US Energy Information Administration, AAA, OPIS)

WHAT IS PROPANE AUTOGAS?

Economical. Clean. Domestic.

Clean: – 24% reduction in Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions – 20% reduction in Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions – 60% reduction in Carbon Monoxide (CO) emissions

Domestic:

– 90% of propane used in U.S. comes from U.S. – 7% of propane used in U.S. comes from Canada

Abundant:

– Most refueling infrastructure of any alternative fuel – Major natural gas shale found in northeast U.S. – Powers over 17 million vehicles worldwide

Safe:

– Low pressure (~ 200 psig) – Narrow flammability range – Fuel tanks are 20 times more puncture resistant than gasoline

What is Propane Autogas?

Propane Molecule (C3H8)

On-Site Refueling

Ford Michigan Assembly Plant (MI) AmeriGas Propane Tank Shell (AZ)

La Pine School District (OR) ROUSH CleanTech (MI) Heritage Propane Tank

Commercial Mowers – 1,040,000 commercial propane customers. – Less downtime because of greater operation on high ozone days. – Reduced fuel spillage. – Reduced maintenance costs. – Longer engine lives.

Forklifts

– 670,000 forklifts operate on propane in the nation. – Consistent power. – Refuel in 5 minutes. – Lower maintenance costs. – Can work both indoors and outdoors.

Agriculture

– 81,000 agriculture propane customers.

Home Heating – 6,880,000 households heating with propane.

Cooking

– 47,000,000 propane grill users.

Other Applications

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Pickups | Vans & Wagons | Cutaway Vans Chassis Cab | School Bus

Light & medium duty Ford trucks & vans, school bus.

Factory Ford warranty maintained.

No loss of HP / torque / towing capacity.

Serviceable with existing diagnostic equipment.

EPA & CARB Certified.

Liquid Propane Autogas

Blue Bird Vision Micro Bird G5 Ford F-650 Ford F-450/550 Ford E-150/250/350/450 Ford F-250/350

Model Years

2009 - 2013

Engine Size

5.4L V8 (2V)

Applications

Extended or Regular

Cargo Van, Club Wagon.

All rear-axle configurations.

4-speed automatic transmission.

Fuel Tank Capacity

Mid-Ship: 25 gallons (usable)

In-Cab: 46 gallons (usable)

Technical Specifications

EPA and CARB approved.

GVWR: < 10,000 lbs.

Requires “91G” gaseous fuels prep. package.

Order Availability

Ford Ship Through.

Conversion Kits.

Product Overview

Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350

Model Years

2012- 2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (2V)

Applications

All cab configurations.

158” / 176” wheelbase configurations.


Fuel Tank Capacity




GVWR: 14,500 lbs.

Up to 30 passengers

Order Availability

Blue Bird dealers

Product Overview

Micro Bird G5 (Type A)

Model Years

2009 - 2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (2V)

Applications

158” or 176” wheelbase.

Stretched chassis.


Fuel Tank Capacity

Aft-axle: 41 gallons (usable)



GVWR: < 14,500 lbs.


Order Availability

Ford Ship Through.

Conversion Kits.

Product Overview

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Ford E-450 Cutaway

Model Years

2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (2V)

Applications

158” or 176” wheelbase.


Fuel Tank Capacity




GVWR: < 14,500 lbs.


Order Availability

Ford Ship Through.

Conversion Kits.

Product Overview

Ford E-450 Strip Chassis

Model Years

2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (3V)

Applications

All wheelbase configurations.

All rear-axle configurations.


Fuel Tank Capacity




GVWR F-53: < 26,000 lbs.

GVWR F-59: < 22,000 lbs.


Order Availability

Available from Green Alternative Systems.

Product Overview

Ford F-53 / F-59 Strip Chassis

Model Years

2012 - 2013

Engine Size

6.2L V8 (3V)

Applications

4x2 or 4x4.

All bed configurations.

All body configurations (including chassis cab).

Fuel Tank Capacity

Under-Bed*: 19 gallons (usable)

In-Bed: 38 gallons (usable)

In-Bed Extended Range: 46 gallons (usable)



GVWR: < 13,300 lbs.

Requires “98F” gaseous fuels prep. package.

Order Availability

Ford Ship Through.

Conversion Kits.

Product Overview

Ford F-250 / F-350

Model Years

2012- 2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (3V)

Applications




Fuel Tank Capacity

Aft-Cab*: 50 gallons (usable)

Shuttle: 67 gallons (usable)



GVWR: < 16,500 – 19,500 lbs.


Order Availability

Shuttle: Q1, 2013 (distributed through GAS only).

Aft-Cab: Q3, 2013

Product Overview

Ford F-450 / F-550

Model Years

2012- 2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (3V)

Applications




Fuel Tank Capacity

Skirted: 40 gallons (usable)

Non-Skirted: 80 gallons (usable)



GVWR: < 30,000 lbs.


Order Availability

Q3, 2013

Product Overview

Ford F-650

Model Years

2012- 2013

Engine Size

6.8L V10 (3V)

Applications




Fuel Tank Capacity




GVWR: 33,000 lbs.

Up to 77 passengers

Order Availability

Blue Bird dealers

Product Overview

Blue Bird Vision (Type C)

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

The Zero Compromise Alternative Fuel Solution

Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350

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 propane 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.

FRPCM The Fuel Rail Pressure Control Module ensures consistent vehicle performance and power on-demand.

Ford F-250 / F-350

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 propane 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.

FRPCM The Fuel Rail Pressure Control Module ensures consistent vehicle performance and power on-demand.

Performance

2012 Ford E-250 w/ 5.4L V8 Engine

RETURN ON INVESTMENT

A Positive Return, Even Without Government Incentives

Savings Calculation

Ford E-150 / E-250 / E-350 2013 (5.4L V8)

Savings Calculation (vs. Diesel)

Micro Bird G5 2013 (6.8L V10)

State Incentives

Alt Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center A website maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy that lists

incentives for propane autogas and other alternative fuels state-by-state.

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/propane_laws.html

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/fuels/propane_laws.html

Mission: – REPLACE petroleum used in the

transportation sector with alternative and renewable fuels.

– REDUCE petroleum use by promoting

smarter driving practices, idle reduction, fuel-efficient vehicles, and advanced technologies.

– ELIMINATE petroleum use by

encouraging greater use of mass transit systems, trip-elimination measures, and congestion mitigation.

Project Funding: – Grants – Tax Credits

Clean Cities

Over 100 Coalitions Around the U.S.

Nearly 3 Billion GGE of Petroleum Reduced

TESTIMONIALS: Real-World Feedback From

Real-World Customers

Some of Our Customers

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

SuperShuttle

Industry: Airport Transportation Location: Phoenix, AZ Vehicles: 35 Ford E-350 Passenger Vans By The Numbers:

– 7,800 fewer gallons of gasoline / van / year. – 300,000 fewer lbs of CO2 / van. – $10,400 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 – King County, WA

Industry: Government Location: Seattle, WA Vehicles: Ford F-250 Pickup Trucks Ford F-350 Pickup Truck Ford E-250 Cargo Van By The Numbers:

– 11,200 fewer gallons of gasoline year. – 77,280 fewer lbs of CO2 / year. – $15,338 reduction in fuel costs / year.

“For the driver, it’s pretty much seamless other than you fill up at a propane tank instead of a gas dispenser. Range is approximately the same and fuel economy is approximately the same. A big advantage is that with the federal rebate being offered on propane autogas fuel, the cost of fuel is currently considerably less than the price of gasoline. So right now that’s a big advantage.” - Robert Toppen, Equipment Supervisor

PICTURE COMING SOON

CONTACT US: 800.59.ROUSH

ROUSHcleantech.com

Brad Beauchamp Western Region

Fleet Account Manager

734.679.2756 [email protected]

QUESTIONS?

Ben Winter, Projects Manager Transfer Flow, Inc.

1444 Fortress St., Chico, CA 95973 (530) 893-5209, ext. 110

[email protected] www.transferflow.com

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