Originally published by Serena Golden for the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy (SACE) - June, 3, 2026 When customers at Barkyard see the company’s electric “Pup Bus” pull up outside their homes, many reach for their phones. “They’ll take their own phones out when I pull up [...]
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville is setting a new standard for sustainable campus operations. Thanks to a $3 million grant from the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), UT Facilities Services is introducing nine state-of-the-art, all-electric utility and recycling trucks to its fleet. These [...]
Originally Published by Washington County Schools (TN) on March 3, 2026 Washington County Schools (TN) is thrilled to announce the addition of two new Blue Bird propane buses to our fleet! Supported by a $44,000 rebate, these buses are now officially on the road and [...]
This press release was originally published by Plug In America on January 23, 2026. SEATTLE – Today, U.S. District Court Judge Tana Lin of the Western District of Washington entered final judgment in State of Washington v. U.S. Department of Transportation, a lawsuit challenging the administration’s unlawful [...]
This article was written by Katelyn Biefeldt for teknovation.biz EVBots creates on-demand autonomous charging robots that service fleets of vehicles with energy, and is a part of the second cohort of the Sustainable Mobility Accelerator in Chattanooga. Click here to read the full article.
This article was written by Caroline Eggers for WPLN News. A Tennessee Tech initiative, "Rural Reimagined," is accelerating electric vehicle (EV) adoption across Appalachia by offering free EV loans and establishing mobile charging services. Targeting economically distressed counties, the program aims to reduce transportation costs [...]
This article was written and provided by Bridget Kidd, Chief Operating Officer for the Propane Education and Research Council, via Modern WorkTruck Solutions Magazine The propane autogas sector is entering a new era of innovation—one that promises to help fleets transition to cleaner operations while [...]
The East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (ETCleanFuels) was recently awarded a $1.67 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Vehicle Technologies to fund an addition to the original DRIVE Electric USA (DEUSA) project. The extension is called DRIVE Electric USA 2 (or [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
A Clean Cities Technical Assist Series Originally published to FuelsFix.com
Written by: Madelyn Collins, East TN Clean Fuels Project Coordinator
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 [...]
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.
Written by: Madelyn Collins, East TN Clean Fuels Project Manager
Written by: Joanna Stathopoulos, former intern for Middle-West TN Clean Fuels