6.19 - Could Propane Be the New Diesel? Colorado State University’s Dr. Daniel Olsen on an Engine Research Milestone for Cleaner Trucking

Path to Zero

Jun 12 2025 | 00:27:04

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Show Notes

In a milestone moment for clean transportation, Dr. Daniel Olsen of Colorado State University joined Tucker to share promising results from a multi-year research project aimed at determining whether propane could rival diesel in efficiency—while also offering a cleaner, more cost-effective fuel option for heavy-duty trucks.

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