Green Motoring
MotorWeek was one of the first mainstream media outlets to provide regular coverage of advances in green motoring technologies and the use of alternative fuels. With uncertain fuel prices, MotorWeek continues to give viewers a front row seat as automakers seek to strike a balance between giving car buyers the performance they desire and the fuel economy they demand. It’s said, “They don’t build them like they used to,” and that’s never been more true than right now!
New Flyer EV Busses 10.31.2019
Many of the new passenger vehicles we drive these days are electrified in some form, either as hybrids or full EV’s. More and more of the transit vehicles we ride on are following a greener path too, with electric and hybrid power on the rise, along with natural gas and other clean fuels. One company in particular, is flying high as an innovator of tomorrow’s… Read More
Clean Cities: Fred Weber 10.03.2019
Our success story this week takes us underground - near St. Louis, Missouri, where aggregate and asphalt provider, “Fred Weber Incorporated” is using biodiesel to power mining equipment. The b50 bio diesel is produced from vegetable oil, animal fats, and waste cooking oil; mixed 50/50 with petroleum diesel, making the air cleaner and safer for miners. JOE HAAS:… Read More
Electric City, Utah 9.19.2019
The transportation sector accounts for a significant portion of the fuel and energy consumed in our country, and is also responsible for much of the pollution that clouds our skies. So, for many cities, both energy independence and air quality are growing concerns. The solution, of course, is to make smarter energy choices that reduce vehicular emissions, but it… Read More
Clean Cities: Florida East Coast Railway 7.02.2019
Our success story this week takes us for a ride along the railroad tracks near Jacksonville, Florida… where an alternative fuel is saving money and helping to keep the trains running on time. Liquefied natural gas is powering Florida East Coast Railway trains traveling to and from Miami. This alt fuel is replacing about 80% of the trains’ diesel fuel. Working with… Read More
EV Road Trip 5.23.2019
In April 2012, college professor Jonathan Slade bought a Nissan Leaf to be his daily driver. Then he took it on vacation by driving across the state of Maryland, a daring adventure for the time, with virtually no electric car charging infrastructure to rely on outside of the major cities. With both EV’s and outlets now much more prevalent, we wondered how much of… Read More
Clean Cities: Florida Maritime LNG 4.18.2019
Our success story this week takes us to Jacksonville, Florida where an alternative fuel is helping the maritime industry become eco-friendly. Clean burning liquefied natural gas…LNG…is now making enroads in this “super-sized” fuel hungry transportation sector. At the Jacksonville Port Authority, the Eagle LNG Partners LNG facility can fuel giant container ships… Read More
Road Test: 2019 BMW i8 and 2018 i3 3.18.2019
There’s no getting around it, BMW just does things a little bit differently than everyone else. And that’s no different when it comes to plug-ins, with offerings that range from the humble i3, to the supercar i8. Let’s see if the “i’s” have it. The i8 Coupe streaked its way onto the automotive scene for 2015; not only helping to launch BMW’s i electric-based… Read More
D.C. EV Buses 11.08.2018
We focus a lot on the ongoing electrification of automobiles, and their energy and environmental. But many truck and transit bus fleets are flipping the switch to EV power also… and we think that’s a capitol idea! As the epicenter of our nation’s and a top tourist destination, Washington dc has a lot of people moving around town. And just as more and more of them… Read More
Alternative Fuels Corridor 10.11.2018
The freedom to hit the open road has always been at the center of our love for the automobile. But for some drivers, choosing a vehicle powered by cleaner fuels like natural gas or electricity has meant limiting that freedom due to gaps in the nationwide fueling and charging infrastructure. Well, that is rapidly changing as many major highways and roads are… Read More
2018 Tesla Model 3 7.10.2018
Tesla is a car company unlike any other; doing business more like a tech startup than an automotive brand. That’s served them well for their high priced S sedan and X utility. But, things have not gone smoothly for the entry-level Model 3. Still, they are coming out of the factory in decent numbers now, so its high time to find out if it’s a must have gadget, or… Read More