Penske Truck Leasing & Shell team up for electric truck charging
READING, Pa., May 9, 2022 – At the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, Penske Truck Leasing and Shell Recharge Solutions North America announced a...
XL Fleet unveils first all-electric refuse vehicle at WasteExpo 2022
BOSTON-(BUSINESS WIRE)-XL Fleet Corp., a leading provider of fleet electrification solutions, unveiled at WasteExpo 2022 its first-ever all-electric pre-series unit on the Curbtender Quantum...
Iowa Department of Transportation’s snow removal operations achieve near-zero carbon emissions, 100% biodiesel
Ames, IA – This past winter, the Des Moines area got pummeled with over two feet of snow, and while most residents stayed bundled inside,...
Answering questions on transitioning to a propane autogas fleet
There’s something to be said about finding a good routine. It can bring reliability, predictability and peace of mind. But on the flip side,...
US Hybrid announces near-zero-emission natural gas parallel hybrid powertrain technology
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - US Hybrid, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ideanomics and a leader in advanced battery, fuel cell and hybrid electric vehicles,...
Allison Transmission, Xos enter strategic e-Axle partnership, heavy-duty electric vehicle platforms development
INDIANAPOLIS, May 10, 2022 – Xos, Inc., a leading manufacturer and services provider of Class 5 through Class 8 battery-electric vehicles, powertrains, charging infrastructure, and fleet...
Blue Bird unveils electric vehicle platform at 2022 ACT Expo
MACON, Ga., May 10, 2022 – Blue Bird Corporation, the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, today unveiled a unique Class 5-6 electric...
Hyundai Motor plans expansion into US market, hydrogen-powered XCIENT fuel cells
California, May 9, 2022 – Hyundai Motor Company emphasized its plan to ramp up the U.S. commercial vehicle market entry with XCIENT Fuel Cell...
North America’s long-haul freight trucks can now go beyond carbon neutrality, save significant money
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – During a press event at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo, the California Natural Gas...
Love’s Travel Stops, Trillium collaborate with Cummins to enhance low, zero carbon fuel
HOUSTON, May 4, 2022 – The Love’s Family of Companies, and Cummins Inc. recently agreed to work together to help customers use alternative fuel and zero-emission technologies. Trillium, a...
Enel X launches microgrid at Massachusetts fresh-food service stations, ensuring resiliency
BOSTON, May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enel X, the advanced energy services arm of the Enel Group, and Global Partners LP, one of the Northeast's largest independent owners,...
Phihong launches new flexible EV charging solutions at ACT Expo to reach ambitious sustainability...
LONG BEACH, Calif., May 9, 2022 - Phihong Technology, a leading power supply manufacturer, joins over 250 exhibitors at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT)...
BAE Systems to bring next-generation electric drive system to heavy-duty industrial vehicle market
ENDICOTT, N.Y., May 9, 2022 — BAE Systems, a leader in electric propulsion, will bring its next-generation power and propulsion technology to the heavy-duty industrial vehicle market. The...
Battle Motors picks T-Mobile to connect new Revolutionos™ EV software for trucks
What’s the news: Battle Motors has selected T-Mobile for Business as its preferred IoT provider to connect thousands of new electric vehicle (EV) trucks and...
The Shyft Group heads west to ACT Expo 2022 with Blue Arc EV Solutions
NOVI, Mich., May 5, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Blue Arc™ EV Solutions, a new go-to-market brand of The Shyft Group, is heading west to...
Motiv Power Systems wins more than 100 new orders, multiple new customers during new...
Foster City, Calif., May 9, 2022 - The decade-plus innovator of medium-duty electric trucks and buses designed to power the backbone of modern commerce – Motiv...
SPONSORED: Trucking fleets don’t look back after switch to biodiesel
As fleets look to reduce GHG emissions, they are looking beyond improvements in fuel economy to advanced technologies and alternative fuels — which can...
Earth Day: Promoting the importance of sustainability
FORT COLLINS, Colo. – To commemorate Earth Day, Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC) invited electric vehicle (EV) drivers, EV enthusiasts and intrigued local and...
Flipping the switch on electric school buses
Clean Cities, along with the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) has launched a new technical series aimed at educating and assisting school bus fleets interested in...
Centralina Clean Fuels shares CNG success story
MacLeod Construction: CNG Success Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition encourages people to join Bob MacLeod on a virtual tour of MacLeod Construction as he explains how...
Putting the e-brakes on refrigeration trucks
ATLANTA – The race has begun to electrify the United States, and amidst the bustle, something refreshing occurred across three Greater Atlanta food distribution...
ThompsonGas commits to autogas with ROUSH CleanTech propane vehicles
LIVONIA, Mich., April 20, 2022 — Maryland-based ThompsonGas increased its fleet of 127 propane vehicles by adding 10 new 2022 Ford F-750 trucks equipped...
SPONSORED: The environmental benefits of autogas
As rising fuel costs continue to dominate conversations from the water cooler to Washington, more people are looking for ways to reduce their costs,...
Drive Electric Colorado announces Drive Electric Earth Day events
Drive Electric Earth Day (DEED) is a national campaign to support electric vehicle (EV) education and experiences during the month of April. Drive Electric...
The future of energy: Is it turning carbon dioxide into fuel?
Could we curb emissions by turning carbon dioxide into fuel? Scientists worldwide have developed ambitious solutions to today’s energy and climate challenges. Carbon dioxide...
SPONSORED: B20 Club shares best practices for biodiesel
The Illinois Soybean Association produced a biodiesel fleet user guide titled, "Doing Better Business: The What, Why & How of Biodiesel Fleet Success" with...
Estimating job creation benefits for EV charging infrastructure projects
When the Mid-Atlantic Electrification Partnership set out to create a regional electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem in Virginia, the District of Columbia, Maryland and West Virginia...
Drive Electric Colorado publishes ‘EVs in Colorado’ report
Drive Electric Colorado presents an EVs in Colorado report. Using data from the Colorado Energy Office’s EV Dashboard and the Alternative Fueling Station Locator from the U.S. Department...
Lion Electric announces partnerships, new trucks at Work Truck Week 2022
MONTREAL, March 9, 2022 – The Lion Electric Company, a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, announced several key partnerships with truck upfitters...
10 EV technologies featured at the 2022 Work Truck Show
After a hiatus of in-person events, Work Truck Week returned to Indianapolis from March 8 to 10 with a flurry of new technology reveals,...
Work Truck Week, Green Truck Summit wrap up for 2022 season
After two years of an in-person hiatus, hundreds of industry partners gathered from March 8 to 11 for Work Truck Week 2022. Work Truck Week...
Ford Pro adds new charging hardware to lineup for commercial EV customers
INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2022 – Ford Pro is aiming to create a smooth transition for commercial customers into an electric future by providing a...
Optimus Technologies, REG implement B100 to help City of Madison reach sustainability goals
Pittsburgh, Pa, March 9, 2022 – The City of Madison, Wisconsin will soon be seeing emissions reductions after converting 17 of their fleet vehicles...
Hino Trucks to join hydrogen demo study in California ports
NOVI, Mich. – Hino USA announced that it has been awarded a grant provided by the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO),...
Commercial truck industry reunites at Work Truck Week 2022
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich, March 16, 2022 — There were smiles and handshakes all around when Work Truck Week® 2022 returned to Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, March 8–11....
Crown Point Community School Corp. adds electric bus
CROWN POINT, Indiana — Crown Point Community School Corporation recently added an electric school bus to its fleet, making it the first district in...
Field testing shows Motiv’s EV truck battery exceeds 150-mile range
FOSTER CITY, Calif., March 8, 2022 – Motiv Power Systems, the leading innovator of EV vans, trucks, and shuttle buses driving the backbone of urban commerce,...
EAVX debuts collaborative next generation commercial vehicles at Work Truck Week 2022
INDIANAPOLIS, March 8, 2022 – EAVX, a business unit of JB Poindexter & Co (JBPCO) which collaborates with advanced electric and alternative power chassis producers as well...
Navistar unveils the NEXT Experience Trailer, announces tour dates
LISLE, Ill., March 2, 2022 – Navistar has unveiled its NEXT Experience Trailer to highlight the company’s commitment to lead zero-emissions technology adoption for commercial vehicles. The...
The Shyft Group debut last-mile electric delivery vehicle at Work Truck Week 2022
NOVI, Mich., Feb. 8, 2022 — The Shyft Group, the North American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly and upfit for the commercial, retail and...
Autogas alternative fuel programs highlighted at Work Truck Week 2022
ASHEVILLE, N.C., March 7, 2022 - Alliance AutoGas (AAG), a national alternative fuel company based in Asheville, North Carolina, and Bass Pro Shop’s Big...
SPONSORED: Biodiesel for Sustainable Transportation: Cook-Illinois Corporation
Even while electrifying part of its fleet, a Chicago-area transportation contractor continues to rely on biodiesel as its go-to fuel option for sustainable operations....
Michigan to Montana I-94 Clean Fuel Corridor project launches website
Commercial fleet managers and passenger vehicle owners have a new tool to help them learn more about efforts to increase clean fuel and electric...
Electric vehicle education effort launched in Alabama, Georgia & Tennessee
The Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition, Clean Cities Georgia and Tennessee Clean Fuels have joined forces and launched a three-month education and awareness campaign to promote modern electric vehicle (EV)...
Understanding the challenges facing General Motors electric vehicles
Electric vehicles are being hailed as the future of transportation, but the switch from gas to electric might not be as smooth as it...
Enterprising Black women disrupt the electric vehicle industry
Over the past decade, the electric vehicle ownership trends have remained relatively the same. In a study conducted by Fuels Institute in 2019, it was found...
OPINION: Transportation and its important role in climate disasters
Approximately 24.6 million people live in transit deserts across 200 metro areas, and more than one million households live without a car in rural...
Argonne National Laboratory tool estimates EV charging station construction employment impacts
Argonne National Laboratory has launched JOBS EVSE, a tool designed to allow users to quickly estimate the economic impacts associated with the development, construction and operation...
ThompsonGas to receive nearly half a million dollars in alternative fuels funding
Frederick, MD. – February 1, 2022 --ThompsonGas, LLC headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, announced it has been awarded $439,125 in funding for an alternative fuel...
Sponsored: Making her Mark on Moline
Thanks to Ron Kotrba and Biobased Diesel Daily for writing this article. As fleet and facilities manager for the northwest Illinois city of Moline, part...
Illinois EV sales growing at rapid clip
Sales of plug-in electric passenger vehicles have grown exponentially in Illinois over the past few years. The chart, "EVs in the State of Illinois,"...
Farming operations turning waste into renewable natural gas
Cows are known for a lot of things, but their gas may have the most infamous reputation. Cows are responsible for about 40% of...
Can methanol work as an efficient fuel in the shipping industry?
Growing awareness of the impact of shipping on the environment has businesses looking for more efficient and sustainable fuels. Methanol produced from natural gas has...
Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office adds all-electric car to fleet
PITTSBURGH — The Allegheny County Sheriff’s Office unveiled the newest addition to its fleet, an all-electric 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E. The vehicle, which is detailed...
Sponsored: Thompson AutoGas – New Year, New Fuel!
Every new year is accompanied by new goals, and businesses that announce annual sustainability goals are becoming more commonplace. Companies across the nation are...
New electric vehicles launching at Work Truck Week 2022
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Jan. 18, 2022) — Electric trucks, chassis, bodies and related equipment are among the new products launching at Work Truck Week 2022, North...
What does it cost to charge an EV in Colorado?
Electric vehicle (EV) owners have multiple options for charging their vehicles. From plugging your car in at home to using a direct current (DC)...
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport receives first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel
DFW AIRPORT, TX - Upon receiving its first delivery of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), in collaboration with Avfuel Corporation...
Propane school buses enjoy huge adoption increase in past five years
Propane school buses have enjoyed tremendous national adoption in just the last five years alone, and that should only increase with the passage into...
Vice President Kamala Harris hears Clean Cities Director talk EV equity
WASHINGTON, D.C., Dec. 16, 2021 -- On Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Brandywine, Maryland, Antoine M. Thompson, Executive Director of Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition...
Are vintage electric vehicles the next big thing in transportation?
Since the invention of the vehicle, the way people travel has drastically changed. From the two-horse open-top carriages of the past to the fantastical...
Drive Electric Virginia hosts inaugural forum
Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) hosted the Inaugural Drive Electric Virginia Forum on Nov. 17 with a lineup of speakers covering a wide range of topics...
Drive Electric Colorado launches e-bike resource
Drive Electric Colorado has launched their newest electric bike resource - a page dedicated to everything electric bikes. This resource provides comprehensive information about what...
EV group buy program re-launches in Northern Colorado
Fort Collins, Colo. – The successful annual Electric Vehicle Group Buy program is back! From Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, or while supplies last,...
Sponsored: River Cruise Giants Make Big Waves, Smaller Impacts with Biodiesel
In April 2019, the Hornblower Group announced the acquisition of Entertainment Cruises, uniting the best-known names in the river and harbor cruising industry in one company. Soon after,...
Thousands enjoy EV Ride & Drive at 2021 Denver Auto Show
The Drive Electric Colorado team and volunteers worked together to provide the Xcel Energy Drive Electric Experience and Ride and Drive at the Denver...
Northern Colorado Clean Cities supports hydrogen tech with Toyota Mirai
Did you know that Mirai means “future” in Japanese? Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC) got a glimpse of the future on a tour and...
Electric terminal truck available for demonstration across the US
In 2020, the Metropolitan Energy Center (MEC), which houses the Kansas City Regional and Central Kansas Clean Cities Coalitions, announced the deployment of all-electric trucks under...
OPINION: Natural gas fueling Wisconsin fleets for cleaner tomorrows
October’s falling temperatures and leaves bring with them not only the realization that harsh Wisconsin winters are on the way but also the flavor...
OPINION: Debunking EV myths key to widespread adoption
With the rapid pace of information — and misinformation — sharing these days, perception often becomes reality. It’s a struggle we at South Shore Clean...
Sponsored: Illinois City’s Success with Biodiesel Influences Neighboring Communities
The City of Moline sits at the confluence of the Mississippi and Rock rivers in northwestern Illinois. Its geography makes the city a major transportation hub with river barge traffic, rail...
City of Goshen to host Electric Vehicle Expo
GOSHEN, INDIANA – The City of Goshen’s Department of Environmental Resilience is teaming up with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) and South...
EVs shine at Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Conference
Clean Fuels Ohio organized an electric vehicle exhibition as part of this year’s Ohio Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Conference. Fifteen state legislators took...
South Shore Clean Cities, members awarded $8.9 million in Indiana Volkswagen grants
ST. JOHN, INDIANA — South Shore Clean Cities and its members were awarded $8.9 million in Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund grants funds...
Golden Mines Rover: electric, autonomous shuttle
The Mines Rover was unveiled on August 11, 2021, at the Colorado School of Mines. This exciting new mode of transport, based in Golden,...
Drive Electric Colorado works with EV educator Nigel Zeid
Nigel Zeid, former EV Ambassador for Boulder Nissan, is starting a new chapter in his electric vehicle (EV) experience as an independent EV Educator....
Tampa Bay leads virtual tour, Clearwater Gas System CNG fueling station
Tampa Bay Clean Cities Coalition (TBCCC) partnered with Clearwater Gas System and the City of Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling Department to present a virtual tour...
Northern Colorado Clean Cities connects with new stakeholders, hosts Ride & Drives
Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC) is making connections with new stakeholders, including local utilities such Mountain Parks Electric, United Power, and Xcel Energy; the...
Technology helping develop second-generation biofuels
Biofuel often doesn’t get as much publicity as other sustainable energy technologies. While experts predict bioenergy production will rise 25% over the next few...
OPINION: Wisconsin’s electric vehicle future is now
What was your dream vehicle when you were growing up? The types of vehicles we desire when we’re young tend to be slick hot rods...
OPINION: Micromobility planning with transportation partners is key
Have you spent time in a city with electric scooter or bicycle sharing programs or tried them out yourself? I remember first seeing docked bicycles...
Test drive new EVs at Greeley Farmers’ Market
Greeley, Colorado – Electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts and intrigued local and regional residents are invited to attend the Greeley Farmers’ Market Electric Vehicle Ride...
Conservationist, photographer tests Jackson, Wyoming’s new EV experience
Famed wildlife photographer Tom Mangelsen tested Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities’ new Electric Vehicle (EV) Experience, which offers members of Lower Valley Energy’s (LVE) Electrical Cooperative...
Drive Electric Colorado aims to increase electric vehicle adoption
DENVER, CO – Drive Electric Colorado, along with its partners across the state, announces updated resources that provide individual consumers with information about electric vehicles in...
TVA to convert half its fleet to electric vehicles by 2030
Have you heard? TVA's locally produced, clean electricity will power TVA vehicles as their employees travel the service region. They are accelerating plans to...
Drive Electric Colorado joins the Global EV Alliance
DENVER, CO – Drive Electric Colorado announced its official membership in the Global EV Alliance, the newly formed multinational, grassroots non-profit organization that collects best practices,...
OPINION: Propane fueling back to school season
Back to school season has many parents and school transportation directors figuring out the particulars of school bus stop locations and bus schedules. It is...
Teacher, EV Club president rideshares in Tesla Model 3
Rideshare driving is a popular side-hustle or full-time job. Driving an electric vehicle may be the best way to maximize your earnings as drivers...
Aviation industry developing alternative fuel options
The eco-conscious movement is influencing various industries. As more electric vehicles hit the roads and solar panels fuel residential energy uses, other sectors search...
New community chargers in Chicago urban residential neighborhoods
EVmatch, the first electric vehicle (EV) charging platform for connecting EV drivers with nearby private chargers through a reservation-based system, has a new publicly-available...
Tennessee State Parks, Rivian partner on EV charging stations
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) announced it is partnering with electric vehicle (EV) automaker and automotive technology company Rivian to install Rivian...
Drive Electric Colorado hosts educational session with Denver Lyft drivers
In May, Drive Electric Colorado, a Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition program, partnered with Lyft to hold an educational session with Denver Lyft Flex Drive...
Denver Metro visits Colorado’s first used EV outlet
The Denver Metro Clean Cities team recently visited the Phil Long EV Outlet, the first used car dealership of its kind in Denver and...
Mustang Mach-E Road Trip: Denver to Santa Fe
Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition program Drive Electric Colorado recently featured travelers Patrick and Liv’s Mach-E EV road trip adventure. Here they discuss their...
FHWA extends alternative fuels corridors in South Carolina
On April 22, 2021, the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced Round 5 updates of the Alternative Fuels Corridors. In July 2016,...
Colorado hydrogen fleet working group commences
The Colorado Hydrogen Fleet Working Group met for the first time on May 26, 2021, to kick off the effort to engage Colorado businesses...
Columbus Yellow Cab deploys all-electric passenger van in Ohio
Columbus Yellow Cab is excited to announce the arrival and deployment of its all-electric Class 4 transit passenger van for its central Ohio operations...
Alabama governor plans for first US graphite processing plant
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced on June 22 that Westwater Resources Inc. plans to build a first-of-its-kind advanced graphite processing plant in Coosa County,...
How biofuels can recover from pandemic production decline
The COVID-19 pandemic financially interfered with various industries. Local, family-owned restaurants closed, and millions of workers lost their jobs globally. One benefit of the...
DRIVE Electric USA partners show program progress
The DRIVE Electric USA project is a multi-state initiative to develop a plan to create branded, electric vehicle focused programs for each individual state...