Flipping the switch on electric school buses
A Clean Cities Technical Assist Series Originally published to FuelsFix.com
Transportation while Black
Written by: Madelyn Collins, East TN Clean Fuels Project Coordinator
Answering questions on transitioning to a propane autogas fleet
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 [...]
Renewable propane: An even cleaner propane
This article was written and provided by TN Clean Fuels member, ROUSH CleanTech. As the number of propane trucks and buses increases, a “new” yet similar fuel that reaches near-zero-emissions is coming into play — renewable propane. While propane has been utilized for transportation around [...]
ThompsonGas commits to autogas with ROUSH CleanTech propane vehicles
Propane supplier’s autogas fleet demonstrates the company’s focus on low-emission, low-cost transportation fuel source LIVONIA, Mich., April 20, 2022 — Maryland-based ThompsonGas increased its fleet of 127 propane vehicles by adding 10 new 2022 Ford F-750 trucks equipped with ROUSH CleanTech propane systems. ThompsonGas has [...]
Autogas alternative fuel programs highlighted at Work Truck Week 2022
Alliance AutoGas (AAG), a national alternative fuel company based in Asheville, North Carolina, and Bass Pro Shop’s Big Cedar Lodge, a premier Wilderness Resort in the Ozark Mountains, are highlighting their new partnership at this year’s NTEA Work Truck Week (WTW22) event.
EV Owners: Tennessee needs your 2021 data!
Your PEV’s data is essential to Tennessee’s electric transportation future. Each year, the Middle-West and East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalitions undertake a massive survey of alternative fuel and advanced vehicle technology usage from fleets and individuals across the entire state. This data is then anonymized and then submitted to the [...]
Farming operations turning waste into renewable natural gas
Written by: Madelyn Collins, East TN Clean Fuels Project Manager
Public transportation options grow in Tennessee
Written by: Joanna Stathopoulos, former intern for Middle-West TN Clean Fuels
ETCleanFuels offers Communications Assistant internship
ETCleanFuels has opened applications for a Communications Assistant in our Knoxville, TN offices. The position is part-time and open to current Bachelors or Masters students, as well as those who are less than one year post-graduation. About Us East Tennessee Clean Fuels’ (ETCleanFuels) mission is [...]
Fleets: It’s time to fill out the annual fleet data survey!
Fleet leaders and fuel supply partners, it is time to pull together your calendar year 2021 alternative fuel vehicle and fuel use data! Your submissions allow us to track fuel use across the state of Tennessee, see the full statewide impact you all are collectively [...]
Tennessee Clean Fuels Member: Thompson Gas – New Year, New Fuel!
Written by: Jessica Johnson, National Accounts Coordinator for Thompson Gas Every new year is accompanied by new goals, and businesses that announce annual sustainability goals are becoming more commonplace. Companies across the nation are looking at alternatives to gasoline and diesel vehicles in their fleets, [...]
Letter from Knoxville Sustainability Director Brian Blackmon: Excited about going electric? We can help!
As you’ve no doubt already heard, there is a lot of exciting buzz around electric vehicles over the last year.
TDEC, MWTCF seeks Grant Analyst, full-time position
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels (MWTCF) is currently hiring for a Grant Analyst. Deadline to apply: December 21, 2021 Details: Looking for an opportunity to work with a collaborative team in the Tennessee State government? Interested in [...]
DOE funds EMPOWER Workplace Charging project
On Nov. 1, 2021, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office announced the winners of the FY'21 "Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment" funding opportunity. Included in this year's round was a Topic Area of "Electric Vehicle Workplace [...]
6 renewable natural gas questions answered by Argonne National Laboratory
Renewable natural gas is an alternative fuel that can be derived from waste products. Once produced, it can be used in the transportation sector in vehicles that would normally use compressed or another form of natural gas. But what is RNG? And how is it [...]
Alliance AutoGas secures second patent, refueling innovation
Oct. 12, 2021 - Asheville, NC - Alliance AutoGas (AAG), an alternative fuel company based in Asheville, North Carolina, has received their second patent for their refueling innovation of liquefied petroleum (LP) gas in a vehicle tank. Alliance Autogas was founded in 2010 by Blossman [...]
McEachin Reintroduces Clean Cities Act to Promote Sustainable Transportation, Energy Efforts
Washington, D.C. – On Oct. 12, Congressman A. Donald McEachin (VA-04) introduced the Clean Cities Act to authorize the Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. The Clean Cities Program aims to cultivate partnerships with local Clean Cities coalitions to leverage federal resources to help reduce petroleum usage and [...]
Moving Heavy-Duty Trucking Down the Path to Zero Emissions
Cummins Announces Industry-Changing 15-Liter Natural Gas Engine for North America COLUMBUS, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that it will bring to market a 15-liter natural gas engine for heavy-duty trucks. The 15-liter natural gas engine is an important part of Cummins strategy for [...]
The Changing World of Alternative Fuels
Written by Deborah Lockridge for TruckingInfo.com