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: St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
Our success story this week takes us to St. Landry Parish, Louisiana…. where one man’s trash is another’s fuel! The St. Landry Parish solid waste district collects about 300 tons of garbage a day. As the waste in the landfill decomposes, it gives off a gas, which is mostly methane. That gas is collected, conditioned, and compressed, then dispensed as renewable… Read More
Clean Cities: Greater Portland Metro CNG Buses
Our success story this week takes us to Portland, Maine, where they’ve been running on clean compressed natural gas for over a decade! The greater Portland transit district built the state’s first CNG station back in 2005, and they haven’t looked back. Over 40 percent of their fleet now runs on CNG; displacing about a 150,000 gallons of diesel per year. As … Read More
Clean Cities: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Our success story this week takes us to the Cajun capitol…Baton Rouge, Louisiana…where new propane-powered buses are a welcome sight. August floods wiped out a portion of the East Baton Rouge Parish Schools bus fleet. When seeking replacements, the district decided to go green and ordered 10 propane buses. GARY REESE: “We’d been interested for a while in propane… Read More
Clean Cities: Lamoille Valley Ford EV Sales
Our success story this week takes us to Hardwick, Vermont…and the state’s number one ford dealer in electrified vehicle sales! Lamoille Valley Ford keeps a big selection of both C-Max and Fusion hybrids on their lot…and they drive off just as fast as they come in. The dealership sells about 700 vehicles per year…around 100 of those drive with electric! And with… Read More
Clean Cities: Portland, ME Bio-Fuels Episode 3612
Our success story this week takes us to Portland, Maine, and to the state’s only biodiesel manufacturer. Maine Standard Biofuels has been up and running for 10 years! Today, they collect used cooking oil from over a thousand restaurants across New England, before bringing it back to their facility to be purified and processed. A public station onsite dispenses… Read More
Clean Cities: Tuscaloosa City Schools Propane Buses
Our success story this week takes us to Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where the “tide” is turning towards a cleaner fuel. Almost half of Tuscaloosa city school buses are now powered by propane. Each bus drives about 90 miles per day, putting a big dent in the reduction of harmful tailpipe emissions. But the most noticeable difference for drivers and students on board is… Read More
Clean Cities: Worcester All Electric Buses
Our success story this week takes us to Worcester, Massachusetts, where all-electric is all the rage! The Worcester Regional Transit Authority started incorporating hybrids into their fleet in 2008, before introducing 6 all-electric transit buses in 20-13. Each Proterra electric bus eliminates 130 more tons of carbon dioxide per year than a diesel bus. And… Read More
Clean Cities: Virginia Transportation CNG Station Episode 3602
Our success story this week takes us to Talladega, Alabama, where one company is hauling clean with CNG. Virginia Transportation Corporation moves new vehicles from railroads, ports, and plants. This 100 percent CNG dedicated fleet trailers 1200 SUVs, pickups and minivans per day from the nearby Honda assembly plant to the railhead right next to their brand new… Read More
Clean Cities: Boston, Massachusetts
Our success story this week takes us to Boston, Massachusetts where propane buses are making the grade! A new shipment just arrived for the Boston public schools-department of transportation, which means over 20 percent of the district’s fleet is now powered by propane. With this clean-burning fuel source, the propane fleet emits 132,000 fewer pounds of nitrogen… Read More
Clean Cities: Hendersonville, North Carolina Episode 3548
Our success story this week takes us to Hendersonville, North Carolina, where they’re driving into the future on compressed natural gas. This garbage truck and street sweeper are just 2 of the CNG fueled vehicles that are in this mountain city’s fleet. Hendersonville worked with the land of sky clean vehicles coalition to get grant money to convert a total of 5… Read More