WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary of Energy Mark W. Menezes announced up to $59 million for new and innovative advanced vehicle technologies research.  Funded through the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, this funding opportunity seeks projects to address priorities in advanced batteries and electric drive systems, energy efficient mobility systems, materials for more efficient powertrains, co-optimized advanced engine and fuel technologies, and alternative fuels and new mobility options.

“Every day, American consumers and businesses rely ...

As the future of the transportation industry continues to evolve, one thing remains the same – work still needs to get done, and multiple studies show that fleets across the country are increasingly relying on the power and performance of biodiesel to get the job done in their existing and new diesel vehicles. For the third time in four years, surveyed fleets named biodiesel as their top alternative fuel choice both for current use and future interest.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the opportunity for eligible applicants to apply for up to $85 million in competitive grant funds through FTA’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program. The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low or no emission vehicles that use advanced technologies for transit revenue operations, including related equipment or facilities.

“U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the U.S. Department of Transportation are committed to improving ...

VCC Statement:  “The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) is a critical tool for Virginians who live where emissions from heavily polluting diesel engines are concentrated we must continue progress.” Said Alleyn Harned, Director of Virginia Clean Cities.  “This bipartisan program has serious positive impact on our air and our future and sets a stage to also replace old diesel vehicles with new clean technologies.”

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Statement from Virginia Clean Cities: “Virginia Clean Cities and many of our stakeholders appreciate the Governor’s veto of HB2269” Said Alleyn Harned, Executive Director at Virginia Clean Cities “Virginia has a great opportunity to reduce pollution and improve our economy by collaborating with regional programs”

Press release from the Governor is below:

RICHMOND March 14 —Governor Northam today vetoed House Bill 2269, which would prohibit the Commonwealth from entering into a regional program to reduce carbon dioxide air pollution from vehicles and ...

Introducing AFLEET Online, the newly launched web-based version of the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) tool! This user-friendly version of the tool offers the option to calculate emissions of 18 fuels/vehicle technologies. You’ll also find a simple payback calculator that compares the purchase and annual operating costs of a new alternative fuel or advanced vehicle ...

Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Commercial Truck, Off-road Vehicle, and Gaseous Fuels Research
MARCH 1, 2019

Home » Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Commercial Truck, Off-road Vehicle, and Gaseous Fuels Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $51.5 million for new and innovative research of technologies for trucks, off-road vehicles, and the fuels that power them. Funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable ...

Guest Article submitted by Jessica Johnson: For more information, please contact Jessica Johnson at jcjohnson@allianceautogas.com.

Alliance AutoGas, the large U.S. network providing a complete propane autogas solution to fleets interested in converting to alternative fuels, released a record number of new technologies to the autogas industry in 2018. A showcase of this technology, including a previously unreleased vehicle system in ...