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: Atlanta, Georgia Episode 3330
Our Success Story this week profiles an off-site airport shuttle bus company in Atlanta, Georgia. The Parking Spot began adding 31 compressed natural gas buses to their 3 lots near the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport over two years ago. The Parking Spot worked with the Clean Cities-Georgia coalition to make the clean-fuel switch as part of a… Read More
Clean Cities: Bretton, New Hampshire Episode 3328
Our Success Story this week takes us to the historic Mt. Washington Cog Railway in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire. Built in 1869, the “Old Peppersass” ride takes only about an hour to reach the 6,288-foot peak. Originally wood fired, by 1910 coal was the fuel of choice. Today, over a hundred years later, the Cog Railway uses cleaner, cheaper biodiesel to power… Read More
Clean Cities: Fort Collins, Colorado Episode 3327
Our success story this week takes us to Fort Collins, Colorado- a city leading the way in alternative fuel use and public transit efficiency. Over a third of the city’s nearly two-thousand vehicles are powered by alternative fuels including compressed natural gas, propane, B-20, E-85, along with hybrid, and electric vehicles. Thirty public transit buses… Read More
Clean Cities: Drive Electric Orlando Episode 3324
Our Success Story this week takes us to Central Florida where tourists are “charged up” over the “Drive Electric Orlando” rental car program. It smooths the way for Orlando’s 57 million annual visitors to rent a plug-in electric car like this Nissan Leaf. There are over 300 charging stations at hotels and major venues like the Orange County Convention… Read More
Clean Cities: Eagan, Minnesota Episode 3320
Our Success Story this week takes us to Eagan, Minnesota, home to the largest depot for Schwan’s Home Service, a home delivery subsidiary of The Schwan Food Company. They use propane-powered delivery trucks to distribute over 350 products to local residents across the country. Company founder-the late Marvin Schwan-began using propane in the 1970’s during the… Read More
Clean Cities: Los Angeles, CA Episode 3316, Episode 3439
Our success story this week takes us to Los Angeles, California, where the city’s “Clean-Fuel Policy” prompted the Public Works Department to convert its fleet of diesel-powered solid waste collection vehicles to alternative fuels. Of their 700 refuse trucks, nearly 80% run on Compressed or Liquefied Natural Gas, with a goal of 100% in the near… Read More
Clean Cities: Salt Lake City Episode 3315
Our success story this week takes us to the crossroads of the West: Salt Lake City, where Utah's first refueling station that provides both liquefied and compressed natural gas is now open for business. The station can fill a wide variety of vehicles that run on either LNG or CNG. Both are clean burning, but natural gas is super cooled to -260°F to create… Read More
Clean Cities: Nashua, New Hampshire Episode 3311, Episode 3427
Our Success Story this week takes us to Nashua, New Hampshire, a city singing the praises of compressed natural gas. From street sweepers to refuse trucks to heavy-duty pickups-the city’s alt-fuel fleet now numbers about 40. Introduced in 2011, CNG’s environmental benefits have been bolstered by a big reduction in maintenance along with fuel cost savings of… Read More
Clean Cities Success: Alpha Baking Company Episode 3309
Our success story this week takes us to North Aurora, Illinois for a stop at Alpha Baking Company, parent of S.Rosen’s and other popular baked-goods brands. After years of looking for an alternative fuel to fir their daily delivery needs, Alpha recently purchases 22 propane-powered bread trucks for the Chicagoland deliveries. With the assistance of South… Read More
Clean Cities Success: Ozinga Concrete Episode 3304, Episode 3418
Our Success Story this week blows us into Chicago, where these red and white striped concrete mixers dominate the streets of the windy city. In 2011, Ozinga ready-mix concrete company cemented their commitment to alternative fuel by purchasing 14 new compressed natural gas mixers. They have plans to replace or convert their entire fleet by 2020. The 85 year… Read More