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: Phoenix, AZ Episode 3519
Our success story this week takes us to Phoenix, Arizona, where one utility company is driving smarter with biodiesel! From light to heavy duty, Salt River Project has some 23 hundred pieces of motorized equipment in their fleet, with over 40% powered by renewable b20 biodiesel. But this green way of getting around is nothing new for SRP. As a long term… Read More
Clean Cities: Asheville, North Carolina Episode 3516, Episode 3640
Our success story this week takes us to Asheville, North Carolina, and America’s largest home. The Biltmore was built with sustainablilty in mind, an idea that still holds true 120 years later. In 2012 about 50 acres of canola were planted on the estate. The tiny canola seed is about 43 percent oil. It is squeezed out in the Biltmore’s “bio-barn” and, along… Read More
Clean Cities: Indiana CNG Sanitation District Episode 3512
Our success story this week stops in Muncie, Indiana where these automated CNG refuse trucks are a familiar sight. The Muncie sanitation department currently operates 11 CNG refuse trucks, 2 CNG street sweepers, and this bifuel chevrolet silverado, and plans to expand their CNG fleet further. As members of the Greater Indiana clean cities coalition--Muncie… Read More
Clean Cities: Atlanta, GA Episode 3508
Our success story this week profiles a big name in beverage and its ever-growing hybrid electric fleet. In fact, this hybrid van just arrived at Coca-Cola’s north metro Atlanta distribution center. With the largest heavy duty hybrid fleet in North America, Coca-Cola now operates over 1,000 alt-fuel and advanced technology vehicles, including compressed… Read More
Clean Cities: Lawrence, Indiana Episode 3504
Our success story this week takes us to Lawrence, Indiana where one beverage company is enjoying the benefits of alternative fuels. In 2009, Monarch Beverage began a move from “leasing” diesel trucks to “owning and operating” their own fleet of compressed natural gas fueled tractors. From one test truck, Monarch’s fleet now totals nearly 80 CNG haulers. They… Read More
Clean Cities: Tulsa, Oklahoma Episode 3453
Our success story this week takes us to Tulsa, Oklahoma and to the state’s largest compressed natural gas filling station. Built in 2013 by Tulsa gas technologies, the facility can displace up to 3,000 gallons of diesel fuel a day. A combination of fast-fill and time-fill overnight CNG dispensers already fuel new solutions’ refuse trucks and some Tulsa public… Read More
Clean Cities: Cleveland, Ohio Episode 3449
Our success story this week takes us to Cleveland, Ohio where organic waste means renewable energy. Once a GM Fisher body plant, Quasar Energy Group’s Collinwood facility uses two digester tanks to break down 75,000 wet tons of organic waste yearly. Released methane gas is used to produce electricity for Cleveland public power, and also transformed into… Read More
Clean Cities: Motorcars Honda Episode 3445, Episode 3552
Our success story this week pays a visit to Cleveland, Ohio where a local car dealership is striving for a more sustainable future. From new led lighting-to reclaiming water at their car wash-to adding two electric vehicle charging stations, Motorcars Honda is going the extra mile to conserve energy and natural resources. Their new solar lot canopy, with… Read More
Clean Cities: Georgetown, Delaware Episode 3440
Our success story this week takes us to Georgetown, Delaware where a local transit agency has become energized on propane. In 2014, the state owned Delaware transit corporation converted 5 buses to propane. Soon the fleet will total 150 propane buses with 20 more planned. These paratransit buses shuttle disabled citizens throughout the state. Partnering with… Read More
Clean Cities: Lancaster, Pennsylvania Episode 3437, Episode 3546
Our success story this week takes us to Lancaster, Pennsylvania where trash is transformed into a valuable resource. The Lancaster county solid waste management authority has two waste-to-energy facilities that can power up to 45,000 homes and businesses. Plus their transfer station uses 2,000 solar panels to help power the complex. In 2014 they added 14 new… Read More