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!
Clean Cities: Hobart Natural Gas Episode 3929, Episode 3912
Our success story this week takes us to a small city in Lake County, Indiana that’s making a heavy hauling commitment to a cleaner environment! With the help of Ozinga Energy, and the South Shores Clean Cities Coaltion, Hobart, population 30,000, recently installed compressed natural gas fueling pumps and built a new vehicle maintenance garage to… Read More
New Flyer EV Busses
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 Episode 3905, Episode 3918
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 Episode 3903
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 Episode 3844
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
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 Episode 3833
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
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 Episode 3810, Episode 3827
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 Episode 3806, Episode 3819
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