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: USA Waste and Recycling Episode 4006
Our success story this week takes us to Connecticut's USA Waste and Recycling and an innovative way at tackling the issues of trash and a cleaner environment. Working with the Capital Clean Cities of Connecticut team, the firm built the nation’s first solar powered compressed natural gas fueling station in East Windsor. It fuels about 100 of… Read More
National Alternative Fuel Corridor: Michigan to Montana Episode 4004, Episode 4015
The freedom to hit the open road has always been at the center of our love affair with the automobile. But for some drivers and fleet operators, trying to choose a vehicle powered by a cleaner domestic fuel like natural gas or electricity has meant limiting that freedom due to gaps in the nationwide fueling and charging infrastructure. Well, that is… Read More
Living with an EV Episode 3947, Episode 3953
Lots of people like the idea of having an electric vehicle as their daily driver -- at least in theory. Many still have qualms about range anxiety and how owning an EV will affect their daily routines. We’ve been talking to EV owners about these issues and have found plenty of compelling reasons to flip the EV switch! When asked why they considered buying an… Read More
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
Green Police Episode 3911, Episode 3928
With extended driving ranges, dependability, low maintenance, quiet operation and zero emissions, today’s electric vehicles are a no-compromise clean transportation solution for many households. And those same qualities are finding fans for EV’s among some pretty demanding fleets as well. Two in particular that we’ve found, show that going electric can help… Read More
New Flyer EV Buses
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… 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,… 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… 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… Read More