The U.S. Energy Department (DOE) has released a new report showing continued growth in the fuel cell industry and, in honor of National Hydrogen Day, has announced a notice of intent to invest $30 million, subject to appropriations, to advance fuel cell and hydrogen technologies.

According to the DOE, the 2015 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report shows that hydrogen and fuel cells continue to grow at an unprecedented rate, with more than 60,000 fuel cells, totaling roughly 300 MW, shipped worldwide ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have announced a settlement with Detroit Diesel Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, that resolves alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for selling heavy-duty diesel engines that were not certified by the EPA and did not meet applicable emission standards.

Under the settlement, Detroit Diesel will spend $14.5 million on projects to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) and other pollutants, including replacing high-polluting ...

Richmond International Airport (RIC) has completed the conversion of its entire EasyPark parking shuttle fleet – 21 shuttles in all – to compressed natural gas (CNG).

According to RIC, the conversion from diesel to CNG shuttles represents an approximate $4.7 million investment in vehicles, a permanent fueling station and related infrastructural improvements to support CNG use.

“We have received tremendous positive feedback from customers about the quieter and cleaner CNG-powered parking shuttles,” said Jon E. Mathiasen, airport president and CEO. “With three ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of approximately $7 million in rebates to public school bus fleet owners to help them replace or retrofit older school buses with cleaner transportation technology, such as clean diesel, in order to reduce emissions and improve air quality.

As noted, the EPA will pay up to $3,000 for each retrofit system and between $15,000 and $25,000 per replacement bus, depending on size. The agency says applicants may request up to 10 ...

In a recent Environmental Protection Agency emissions test, the Ford Transit showed dramatic reductions of harmful emissions while performing on propane autogas when compared to the same engine operating on gasoline.

What is the Significance of EPA Testing?

EPA testing is required for any alternative vehicle fuel system operating in the United States. Without this complex certification process, alternative fuel manufacturers and vehicle operators would be liable for emissions tampering on vehicles, which can result in significant fines. Not only does this ...

After a rigorous evaluation process, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) says it has awarded contracts to six prime suppliers that will produce 50 prototype vehicles as part of the next phase of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicles (NGDVs) acquisition process.

According to the USPS, half of the prototypes will feature hybrid and new technologies, including alternative fuel capabilities. The prototypes will represent a variety of vehicle sizes and drive configurations, in addition to advanced powertrains and a range of hybrid technologies.

As ...

Virginia Clean Cities is pleased to announce that battery electric vehicles such as the Nissan LEAF and Chevy Bolt have been approved for the Government Fleet Vehicle Incentive. This program allows state agencies and local governments in CMAQ-areas to apply for a reimbursement of up to $10,000 per vehicle.

Hybrid-electric vehicles are not eligible for this Program at this time.

To find out more about the reimbursement process, please contact Matt Wade at 540-568-4051 or mwade@vacleancities.org.

Answer: For those new to ethanol fueling, installing the necessary infrastructure may be unchartered territory. From fuel specifications to dispensing regulations, the recently updated Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85 and Other Ethanol-Gasoline Blends (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/uploads/publication/ethanol_handbook.pdf) is the go-to source for all your ethanol station installation needs. The Handbook is designed for those who blend, distribute, store, sell, or use ethanol blends above E10 (90% gasoline blended with 10% ethanol). Below is a summary of some of the top infrastructure ...

EVgo is celebrating National Drive Electric Week by offering its drivers free charging on its leading national network from September 10 through September 18. Throughout the week, drivers with a valid EVgo charging card can charge for free at any of EVgo’s 1,000 charging locations in over 50 metro markets. This year’s promotion is one of 200 other National Drive Electric events taking place across the country, seeking to celebrate the increasing availability of plug-in vehicles and highlighting the consumer ...

Types of Charging Stations at the Workplace: Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charging Webinar
October 4, 2016; 2 p.m. ET

Workplace charging programs are successful when organizations choose the charging station design–Level 1, Level 2, or DC Fast Charging–that best fits the needs of both employers and employees. At this webinar, you will see an overview of the types of charging stations available, presented by Margaret Smith from Energetics, and share examples of Workplace Charging Challenge Partners that use ...