Tag: Alternative fuels

On Sept. 22, 2021, flanked by the legendary Unisphere in Queens, Empire Clean Cities (ECC) held their 12th Annual Stakeholder Meeting in conjunction with...

Did you know that Mirai means “future” in Japanese? Northern Colorado Clean Cities (NCCC) got a glimpse of the future on a tour and...

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...

With the rapid pace of information — and misinformation — sharing these days, perception often becomes reality. It’s a struggle we at South Shore Clean...

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...

GOSHEN, INDIANA – The City of Goshen’s Department of Environmental Resilience is teaming up with the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG) and South...

MADISON, WISCONSIN -- Wisconsin Clean Cities and RENEW Wisconsin are partnering to co-host The Future of Transportation Day at the Wisconsin State Capitol on...

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...

The Clean Fuels Ohio team has officially announced the Transportation Solutions Vehicle Expo which will take place on Oct. 15 on the Columbus State...

ST. JOHN, INDIANA — South Shore Clean Cities and its members were awarded $8.9 million in Indiana Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund grants funds...

Nigel Zeid, former EV Ambassador for Boulder Nissan, is starting a new chapter in his electric vehicle (EV) experience as an independent EV Educator....

Have you seen one of the new lime-green shopping trolleys around Burlington, Vermont? These stylish trolleys have made their way into the hands of...

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 (NCCC) is making connections with new stakeholders, including local utilities such Mountain Parks Electric, United Power, and Xcel Energy; the...

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...

Greeley, Colorado – Electric vehicle drivers, enthusiasts and intrigued local and regional residents are invited to attend the Greeley Farmers’ Market Electric Vehicle Ride...

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...

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...

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...

Emissions reductions celebrated at annual conference and expo MICHIGAN CITY, INDIANA — South Shore Clean Cities honored Indiana’s sustainable transportation leaders at the nonprofit’s Annual...

Have you ever stood staring at the wall of choices in the bread aisle at the grocery store and felt overwhelmed with the options? What...

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...

Effective July 20, 2021, Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition, the nonprofit that supports fleets and communities in the transition to cleaner transportation, will become...

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...

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...

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...

When I was growing up, patriotism was never more on display than around the Fourth of July. Nearly every house on the block raised the...

Clean Fuels Ohio, a Central Ohio-based non-profit and clean transportation advocate, launches its Transportation Solutions Showcase in July 2021. The organization identified a need...

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...

We are in the middle of a global shift towards the adoption of electric vehicles into the mainstream. Daily announcements from manufacturers, cities and...

In August 2019, the Bargersville Police Department introduced its first all-electric patrol vehicle, making it one of the first departments in the United States...

Wisconsin residents know all too well you need to keep the snow brush in the trunk, even if you’re wearing shorts and flip flops. The...

The concept of using hydrogen fuel to power transportation and general electricity applications has been around for decades, but is the United States finally...

One of the many positive aspects of working in the sustainable transportation sector is it truly offers something for everyone. Some individuals and fleets choose...

It’s a big year for the American electric vehicle industry and EV market. Electric vehicle (EV) sales had every reason to underperform in 2020....

Both propane and small combustion engines were introduced into the U.S. market in the early 1900s. Walter Snelling is credited for introducing propane as...

Kris Kielty founded Redmark in 2016 to be the leading service company in the advanced fuels industry. He began his career in 1990 with...

Denver Metro Clean Cities (DMCC) recently held a “What the SPAC?” webcast conversation aimed at explaining what Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) are and...

On Wednesday, Jan. 27, Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc. invited fleets to their future headquarters and vehicle development facility in White Bear Lake, Minnesota. About...

Between 2017 and 2019, the Land of Enchantment Clean Cities Coalition (LOECC) compared the fuel economy and cost-per-mile of four-identically sized and powered mid-sized transit...

The shipping industry is a major industrial emitter of greenhouse gases — accounting for between 2 to 3% of all global emissions. Ships emit less...

Something we all need, perhaps now more than ever after the challenges of 2020, is a future we can look forward to. For those of...

When it comes to sustainable transportation in the U.S., many assume only the East and West coasts are embracing adoption. The reality is, Third Coast...

Climate change is happening; the earth is warming at unprecedented rates thanks to human consumption. This is not a novel discovery, but is it...

In December 2020, the U.S. Department of Transportation proposed changes to regulations states must follow when installing signs informing drivers which services—including food, gas,...

Rural towns and smaller municipalities have specific challenges when it comes to the installation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. From power delivery and lack...

The Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) tool developed by Argonne National Lab is invaluable for determining the price differences of a conventional gasoline vehicle with vehicles...

Alternative fuel grants and incentives are increasing demand for greener technology, which in turn, is driving corporate sustainability initiatives. One such corporation to introduce...

Every day, Utah’s fleet of 2,987 school buses provide transportation to 195,000 children. Out of this amount, which includes 41 school districts and charter...

ST. JOHN, INDIANA — South Shore Clean Cities partners at two metropolitan planning organizations in Northern Indiana were awarded $206,000 in Indiana Volkswagen Environmental...

Take a moment to think about your favorite childhood memory and the sights and smells, the people who are with you and the way...

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) provides CNG buses in public transportation throughout the Wasatch Front of Utah, including neighboring communities of Ogden, Park City,...

Drive Electric Colorado is the newest initiative aimed at educating individual consumers about electric vehicles, presenting information about charging and providing details about electric...

Newport Biodiesel has been producing biodiesel in Newport, Rhode Island since 2006. Evolving from a small start-up company to the second-largest biodiesel facility in...

The webinar above is titled "Preparing Utilities for EVs." This is a part of Louisiana Clean Fuels' Webinar Wednesday series that is now live...

Many Chicagoans may remember the air traffic control fire that grounded thousands of flights in late September 2014. What they may not remember is...

It seems like a lot of my columns lately have included the phrase “out of sight, out of mind.” It applies to so many things...

On Thursday, August 13th, Jessica Wilcox, Coordinator for New Hampshire’s (NH) Granite State Clean Cities Coalition (GSCCC), donned a mask and headed to Manchester...

Remember when shopping was a big event? These days, you don’t even have to leave your couch or change out of your pajamas. In just...

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN -- Alliant Energy, the City of Madison, Madison Gas and Electric and Wisconsin Clean Cities are partnering to present the "Sustainable Transportation...

COLUMBUS, OH - Clean Fuels Ohio is excited to host the innovative annual Midwest Green Transportation Forum and Expo from Sept. 14 through Sept....

Just 10 years ago, the electric vehicle industry began expanding and limited research was available about the vehicle benefits, capabilities, or impacts. Over the...

ST. JOHN, INDIANA — South Shore Clean Cities members and partners on August 19 were awarded more than $5.3 million in Indiana Volkswagen Environmental...

When Denver, Colorado shut down from COVID-19 in March, Bonnie Trowbridge, coordinator of Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition, had to make a decision: How...

In July, Empire Clean Cities officially launched Mission Electric, a campaign and information center to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), cut...

First responders and gasoline are a lot alike. Most of us take them for granted and don’t really think about them until we need...

After the August 2016 floods wiped out about 110 school buses in East Baton Rouge Parish, the school system seized the opportunity to transition...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) recently announced Round 4 (2019) corridor designations for the Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFC) Program. For Round...

While social distancing measures along with other precautions are still in place due to COVID-19, those who would normally attend an alternative fuels convention...

Speaking at CampusEnergy2020, Bill DiCroce, CEO of Vicinity Energy, explains the company's plans to accelerate the use of alternative fuels in its plants. Converting...

What is renewable natural gas? How is it made? Take a look into this growing renewable fuel option to learn what makes it clean and how it's created.

More than two decades ago the biodiesel industry was born out of agriculture. In 2020, the two industries still work hand-in-hand in several different...

Christian Cuenot, Business developer manager BioMethane, Shell New Energies Collected at 5th Future of Biogas Europe Summit – organised by Active Communications International-ACI Shell...

You drive a car with gasoline or a truck with diesel. It's been that way since you were born, and this single-fuel mentality is...

The EPA ethanol exemptions has been a hot topic for some weeks now. "In August the EPA granted 31 more controversial waivers allowing refiners...

– Zero-emissions electric school buses will improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions– School districts will pay no added cost, see reduced operational and maintenance...

The 5th annual upcoming Midwest Green Transportation forum offers great opportunities for fleets, commuters, and others. Now five years running, the Midwest Green...

An amendment that would extend the alternative fuels federal tax credits for for 2018-2020 is scheduled for a floor vote. (Washington DC)- The U.S. House...

The Propane Education & Research Council shows how the propane fleet is paving the way in innovation, and why this alternative fuel has reliable...

The Coalition for Renewable Natural Gas dives into renewable natural gas (aka biomethane, RNG) & the RNG industry in North America, including the economic,...

John Davis, creator and host of MotorWeek, investigates how liquefied natural gas powers trains in Jacksonville, Florida. For more news about LNG in Florida,...

Creator and host of MotorWeek, John Davis, explores the ins and outs about the total cost of ownership and fuel efficiency for electric vehicles...

Renewable energy is an increasingly important part of California’s clean energy future. You’ve probably heard of renewable energy sources like solar and wind, but...

Carl Lisek, executive director of South Shore Clean Cities and vice president of Legacy Environmental Services, discusses how sustainable transportation fuels, vehicles and equipment...

Carl Lisek, executive director of South Shore Clean Cities, discusses energy independence and security in the United states. Independence means different things at different stages...

Join car expert and host and creator of MotorWeek, John Davis, to find out how a series of trainings can help public safety officials,...

Clean Cities TV shows how Washington, D.C., is transforming mass transit with electric buses. For more vehicle videos with John Davis, click here to...

Green Drives Conference features speakers from ‘MotorWeek,’ Rivian, and major fleets CHICAGO, March 4, 2019 – Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Chicago Area Clean Cities...

We've all heard of ethanol, it's a clean, affordable, domestic fuel, but what exactly is it? How does corn become a fuel? This video...

Alliance AutoGas, the largest network providing a complete propane autogas solution to fleets interested in converting to alternative fuels, released a record number of...

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program provides millions of dollars of funding across the country for clean vehicle projects. CMAQ was created in 1992...

Learn how alternative fuels and other advanced vehicle technologies can help emergency fleets react to and recover from natural disasters.

Learn how planning cross-country road trips for your alternative fuel vehicle or fleet is becoming easier than ever.

Transportation forms an integral part of Virginia’s economy and environment and the transportation sector is the largest end-use energy-consuming sector in the state according...

Ohio Clean Fuels is excited to announce that they have selected September 18 - 20, 2019 for the Midwest Green Transportation Forum & Expo....

Wow, Clean Cities Coordinators sure are dedicated folks! They will do just about anything to promote alternative fueled vehicles and improve air quality! That...

Just in time for the beginning of the new year, the 2019 Fuel Economy Guide is now available at FuelEconomy.gov. The Guide is published annually...

Fleet Name: Metro Nashville EV Car Share Program Program Name: SOCKET Vehicles: 13 Nissan LEAFs (2,2013; 1, 2014; 10, 2017) Domicile site: Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee Fleet purpose:...

In their year-end list of the top 5 fuel-related stories of the past year, CSP named the addition of E15 as an option at...