Nexio Power Unveils Class 7 Propane Bobtail Truck

Nexio Power Introduces Class 7 Propane Bobtail Truck

Nexio Power has unveiled a production-intent Class 7 propane bobtail truck designed specifically for commercial fleet use. The vehicle is powered by the company’s 7.2-liter supercharged V8 propane engine and uses an Allison 3500 RDS six-speed automatic transmission. The truck made its debut at the Red River Crossroads Propane Expo before entering commercial demonstration service with PICO Propane and Fuels in Texas. The demonstration is intended to evaluate the vehicle under regular commercial operating conditions while generating real-world performance information for Nexio’s continued development and regulatory certification activities.

Commercial Demonstration Supports Certification

During the demonstration program, PICO Propane and Fuels will operate the truck on its regular routes and provide operating data to Nexio Power. The collected information will support the company’s ongoing Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board certification efforts for the propane-powered platform. Nexio is developing the vehicle as a purpose-built propane solution for Class 5–7 commercial vehicles, indicating a focus on applications where fleet operators require dedicated commercial platforms rather than passenger-vehicle-derived alternatives. The real-world demonstration is therefore intended to provide operational evidence while advancing the truck toward broader commercial deployment.

Purpose-Built Propane Platform Targets Commercial Fleets

The Class 7 truck combines a 7.2-liter supercharged V8 propane engine with a six-speed Allison 3500 RDS automatic transmission, forming the core of Nexio Power’s commercial propulsion approach. Its production-intent configuration is designed around the requirements of commercial fleet operations, while the demonstration with PICO provides an opportunity to gather practical operating data in active service. Nexio’s broader development strategy covers Class 5–7 commercial vehicles, positioning the propane platform for multiple medium- and heavy-duty fleet applications. The program also links vehicle development with certification work, making field data an important part of the truck’s progression toward commercial readiness.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Nexio Power propane bobtail truck?
The Nexio Power propane bobtail truck is a production-intent Class 7 commercial vehicle developed for fleet applications and powered by a supercharged propane engine. It uses a 7.2-liter V8 paired with an Allison 3500 RDS six-speed automatic transmission. After its debut at the Red River Crossroads Propane Expo, the truck entered commercial demonstration service with PICO Propane and Fuels in Texas. PICO will operate the vehicle on regular routes and provide operating information to Nexio Power. That data is intended to support ongoing EPA and CARB certification efforts as Nexio advances its Class 5–7 propane vehicle platform.