Position Summary UTK-ISSE, ETCF Project Coordinator- (Multiple Positions) Position Summary: This position is for an East Tennessee Clean Fuels (ETCF) Project Coordinator, housed in the Institute for a Secure & Sustainable Environment (ISSE) and funded directly by a sponsored project funded by the ETCF 501(c)3 non-profit. [...]
Position Summary ETCleanFuels is seeking a qualified candidate for the Community Engagement Liaison position to work in tandem with our Clean Cities Energy & Environmental Justice Initiative (CCEEJI) Lead and our community-based organization partner, Socially Equal Energy Efficient Development (SEEED) to assist in green transportation [...]
The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is the first organization to debut an all-electric shuttle bus in the state of Tennessee. The project is hopeful to promote EV awareness in rural communities in order to reduce transportation costs and fossil fuel consumption. The UCHRA offers a [...]
Every four years, the Department of Energy designated Clean Cities Coalitions are required to go through a re-designation process to ensure their Coalition continues to meet DOE standards for emissions reduction, stakeholder outreach, and many other areas of work a Coalition participates in. In September [...]
As the United States shifts away from fossil-fuel-burning cars and trucks, scientists at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge and Argonne national laboratories are exploring options for another form of transportation: trains. The research focuses on zero-carbon hydrogen and other low-carbon fuels as viable alternatives [...]
Registration for Summit Nov. 7, Forum & Expo Nov. 8-9 open KNOXVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT), and the Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition will hold the 2022 Tennessee Sustainable Transportation Forum & Expo on Nov. [...]
Tritium’s newest DC fast charger manufacturing facility is expected to include up to six production lines, create more than 500 new cleantech jobs over the next five years, and produce up to 30,000 DC fast charger units per year at peak capacity. LEBANON, Tenn. August [...]
On Saturday, August 13, 2022, long-standing East Tennessee Clean Fuels (ETCF) friend and Board of Directors member Jim Coker passed away after a brief battle with Leukemia. According to Coker's family, "Jim put up a huge fight, determined to beat it right down the very [...]
If you drive a gas-powered vehicle, chances are, you’ve seen the word “ethanol” at the gas pump. In fact, more than 98% of United States gasoline contains ethanol. But what exactly is ethanol, and how is it used within the transportation sector? Let’s go through [...]
Written by: Ameilya Hulsey, East Tennessee Clean Fuels Communications Assistant On behalf of Tennessee Clean Fuels, we would like to recognize our members, the City of Knoxville and the Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) for making NAFA's 100 Best Fleets list for 2022! The City of [...]
In the last year, the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) has introduced idle reduction technologies to its ambulance fleet in order to minimize fuel waste, idle wear and pollutant emissions from its emergency vehicles. In the emergency medical field, the standard operating procedure requires that an [...]
Position Summary ETCleanFuels is seeking a coordinator to manage our non-profit Membership program and to plan and direct our financial resources. ETCleanFuels works on numerous state and national projects with various fiscal management needs, including projects funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. [...]
This article was written and provided by TN Clean Fuels member, ROUSH CleanTech. The latest projections from the U.S. Energy Information Administration are showing little relief at the pump. EIA fuel price projections for gasoline and diesel continue to trend at unprecedented levels with increased [...]
Written by: Ameilya Hulsey, East Tennessee Clean Fuels intern Have you ever heard of autonomous vehicles (AVs)? If not, you’re in the right place! What are autonomous vehicles and how are they different? The University of Michigan states that “AVs use technology to partially or [...]
The UT Police Department has enhanced officers’ abilities to patrol the UT campus by adding two electric motorcycles to its fleet.
APPLY HERE Position Summary This position is for a Project Coordinator at East Tennessee Clean Fuels, a US Department of Energy-designated Clean Cities Coalition. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating a portfolio of 2-5 projects at any given time; some are funded by [...]
Written by: Ameilya Hulsey, East Tennessee Clean Fuels Communications Assistant Whether you are an avid bike enthusiast, ride to work every now and then, or haven’t touched a bike in years, it’s time to ride again! May is National Bike Month, and it is time [...]
A Clean Cities Technical Assist Series Originally published to FuelsFix.com
Written by: Madelyn Collins, East TN Clean Fuels Project Coordinator
From expected costs to refueling, here’s what fleet owners need to know. Written by: Steve Whaley of the Propane Education & Resource Council There’s something to be said about finding a good routine. It can bring reliability, predictability and peace of mind. But on the [...]