Natural gas returning as smart transportation fuel

by Neil Abt | Apr 23, 2018

Natural gas had “lost a little of its luster,” admitted Brett Lindsay, vice president of sales at Clean Energy Fuels Corp. He is far from alone in this assessment. Executives with Trillium CNG and Ryder System were among others who told Fleet Owner that some of the initial excitement surrounding natural gas as a transportation fuel subsided in recent years. With a prolonged period of stable diesel fuel prices and new competition emerging from electric ...

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Propane Autogas Buses Earn Top Marks for Schools

Recent arguments for clean diesel are raising questions over the validity of propane autogas as an outstanding choice for school buses. This type of over-simplified information is being widely broadcast. But comprehensive, evidence-based reasoning is what school districts require to make important decisions. School administrators need truth-telling, not storytelling.

So, when it comes to clean diesel and propane autogas, what’s just talk and what’s the truth? Here are just a few factors to consider.

Duty Cycle and Maintenance
Today’s diesel engines are ...

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Electrify America Selects ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet as Charging Equipment Suppliers

Reston, VA (April 17, 2018) – Electrify America announced today it has selected key charging equipment suppliers – ABB, BTC Power, Efacec and Signet – to jointly deploy its new ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging systems throughout the United States.

The charging equipment suppliers will share delivery of more than 2,000 chargers across 484 stations in the U.S. The charging systems will offer the first-ever certified cooled-cable 150/350 kilowatt (kW) DC Fast Charger. Electric vehicle chargers that offer this kind of ...

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Spring 2018 Issue of the FuelsFix

 

We are pleased to release the Spring 2018 edition of the Fuels Fix! In this edition there are articles from Hawaii on the Hawaiian mayors’ commitment to 100% renewable ground transportation, Yellowstone-Teton on a switch to renewable diesel, San Diego on how to change your fleet thinking when it comes to EVs, a ROUSH article on the myths surrounding “clean” diesel school ...

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Arlington Solar + EV Charging Co-op

WHAT IS A SOLAR CO-OP?

We’re bringing homeowners and small businesses interested in installing solar and/or electric vehicle chargers together in a group, or co-op. Co-op participants join the group at no obligation to receive discounted pricing and unbiased, installer-neutral support throughout the process. Our experienced team ensures you understand the basics of installing solar and EV charging as well as receive a competitive proposal from a qualified installer.

Homeowners or businesses participating in the Arlington Solar and EV ...

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Executive Order to Enhance Protection of Air, Water, Public Health

Comment: “Virginia Clean Cities supports Virginia’s executive actions Tuesday recognizing the Commonwealth’s role in reducing air pollution to maintain and improve our quality of life in the Commonwealth. Proclamations at the federal level to abandon clean air and fuel efficiency programs are occurring at an alarming rate, and individual, local, state, and federal actions can all contribute to economic, environmental, and energy security improvements in our communities. ” – Alleyn Harned, Director, Virginia Clean Cities.

Governor Northam Signs Executive ...

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Montpelier Installs Chargers for Electric Car Drivers

NEW YORK —

Seven U.S. states and 16 major automakers are launching a joint $1.5 million advertising campaign to prod Americans to buy electric vehicles.

Automakers are investing billions of dollars to develop dozens of new EVs in the face of regulatory requirements, but face slow U.S. sales.

General Motors Co, Volkswagen AG, Toyota Motor Corp and many other companies, along with Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.

The campaign, dubbed “Drive Change. Drive Electric,” will focus on ...

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Electric Vehicle Charging for Tourism

Hotels, conference centers, and tourist destinations throughout Virginia are looking seriously at electric vehicle charging stations for their visitors and customers. The process of installing an electric vehicle charger is affordable and simple and can lead to new business.

To view this report click here or click the image to the right.

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Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill – Clean Cities – 2018

Picture Brightens for DOE Clean Cities Based on Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill Just Released

Yesterday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives released the details of the $1.3 trillion spending bill that would fund the federal government through the end of the current federal fiscal year, September 2018. Within the 2,232 pages of details Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) identified a few a few lines concerning funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities program.

Based on the released Omnibus bill, ...

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ACT Conference and Expo 2018

April 30-May 3, 2018
Long Beach, CA

The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is the nation’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event. Connected vehicle technologies, fuel efficiency improvement strategies and equipment, and drivetrain electrification will be key focal points for the 2018 show.

Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders are eligible to receive discounted registration. Stakeholders can use the code CCMEMBER to receive $50 off registration (valid through 4/27/18).

More details and the agenda can be found here.

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