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Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) encourages the use of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, alternative fuels and EV/fueling infrastructure
The Sustainable States Network is seeking statements of qualifications from manufacturers and distributors whose EV charging products meet Build America, Buy America domestic production requirements. Read the RFQ: https://loom.ly/NHNwoUs #BABA #EVCharging #EVInfrastructure
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM
*CORRECTION*
Green Drives 2026 will be on Thursday, May 14*, 2026, at Danada House.

More details coming soon.
January 16, 2026 at 3:14 PM
For +20 years, UPS has used its fleet as a “rolling laboratory” to test alt fuels & tech. The data-driven approach identified renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strong fit for Class 8 trucks, with RNG now powering +90% of UPS’s CNG fleet: https://loom.ly/KH-YK7s #RNG #RenewableFuel
January 15, 2026 at 6:16 PM
Battery-electric terminal tractors have emerged as one of the most proven and profitable uses of electrification in commercial transportation. Learn more about how yard tractors lead the charge in fleet electrification: https://loom.ly/guexKmo #YardTractors #EV #ElectricVehicles
Yard Tractors Lead the Charge in Fleet Electrification - ACT News
With thousands of units now operating, leading OEMs and fleets say the technology has matured from early trials into mainstream operations.
www.act-news.com
January 14, 2026 at 2:12 PM
With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S. imports and exports moving by sea, the stakes are high for reducing emissions. Read more on Biodiesel Magazine: https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/charting-the-courses #ReduceEmissions #MarineEmissions
Charting the Course | Biodiesel Magazine
As global and domestic policies take shape, a clearer route to maritime decarbonization is emerging, and biodiesel and renewable diesel are well-suited to
biodieselmagazine.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Clean Cities and Communities coalitions are closing the gap in alt fuel vehicle emergency training by partnering with expert organizations to provide hands-on incident response courses for first responders working with alt fuel vehicles: https://loom.ly/upcxGB0 #FirstResponder
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Propane autogas meets fleets where they are today, and when paired with renewable propane, it moves fleet owners closer to zero-emissions performance. Read the article from ACT News: https://loom.ly/KOucAac #Propane #PropaneAutogas
Propane Autogas: Where Sustainability Meets Operational Reality - ACT News
Fleet managers need solutions that work not just on paper, but in real-world operations across routes, vehicle classes, and budgets.
www.act-news.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:16 PM
We are co-hosting a webinar with @Comed on assisting the growth in EV charging infrastructure in multi-family buildings on January 29, 2026 from 10am-12pm CST. Register for the webinar: https://ReadySetChargeMultiFamilyDwelling.eventbrite.com #HOA #PropertyManager #EVCharging
January 8, 2026 at 7:16 PM
Five years of research and hundreds of pages of analysis on reducing emissions in the combustion engine market has been released in a new report from the Transportation Energy Institute. Download the report: https://loom.ly/EoDq_u0 #ReduceEmissions #TransportationSector
January 7, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Green Drives 2026 will be hosted in Wheaton, IL, on Thursday, May 13, 2026, at Danada House. Registration will open soon. #AlternativeFuels #CleanTransportationEvent #FleetManager
January 6, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Sen. Marsha Blackburn has introduced legislation to temporarily reinstate the $1-per-gallon biodiesel blenders tax credit, offering short-term relief for the biobased diesel industry. Read the article: https://loom.ly/gq_nIh8 #Biodiesel #AlternativeFuels
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A report from the Transportation Energy Institute finds that e-fuels could significantly lower the carbon intensity of liquid fuels across road, marine, and aviation sectors. Read the report: https://www.transportationenergy.org/resources/blog-post/the-potential-for-e-fuels/ #EFuels #AlternativeFuel
December 29, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Since spring 2024, the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) have expanded clean transportation training across Illinois through the Rev Up EVs Initiative. Learn more: https://loom.ly/-RBJuX8 #RevUp #EV #IllinoisJobs #AlternativeFuel
Rev Up EVs at Community Colleges
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December 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Last month, West Aurora School District 129 rolled out 27 all-electric Blue Bird school buses, creating the largest electric school bus fleet in the Chicago region. Read more: https://loom.ly/hF7d5-I #EV #ElectricBuses #WestAurora #ChicagoSchools
Sustainable Transit: West Aurora's Shift to Electric School Buses
West Aurora School District 129 has introduced 27 all-electric Blue Bird school buses, becoming the largest electric bus fleet in the Chicago region, supported by federal and ...
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December 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Green Truck Summit is Tuesday, March 10, in Indianapolis, IN. The annual event delivers insights, solutions, and resources to help the work truck industry advance sustainability, productivity, and efficiency: https://www.worktruckweek.com/green-truck-summit #GreenTruckSummit #SustainableTrucks
December 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Want to better understand the funding landscape for EV charger installations right now? The Transportation Energy Institute’s Electric Vehicle Council just released a timely 2025 whitepaper on expanding EV charging infrastructure across the U.S.: https://loom.ly/e6_Fqro #EVCharger #EVInfrastructure
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Transportation Leadership Award Winners and Clean Fuels Champion at our Annual Program and Holiday Reception. Thank you to all who attended for helping us celebrate. #AlternativeFuels #CleanTransportation #ReduceEmissions
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Long-haul fleets are putting diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen trucks to the test, and learning how each powertrain fits specific duty-cycle needs. Read the article: https://loom.ly/uAiJdWs #FleetManager #AlternativeFuel #LongHaulFleet
Roeth: Natural gas, battery electric, and hydrogen trucks show performance gains and competitive efficiency
Long-haul fleets are testing diesel, natural gas, BEV, and hydrogen trucks, revealing how each powertrain meets duty-cycle demands.
www.fleetowner.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
According to Plug-In America, EV drivers have reported that public charging performance has improved over the past year but that many stations still fall short on consistency and amenities. Read the article: https://loom.ly/9FUmFuI #EVDrivers #EV #EVInfrastructure
Plug In America Survey Finds EV Drivers Report Improved Public Charging Experience
Public charging performance improved over the past year, but many drivers say stations still fall short on consistency and amenities.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Last month, Fleet Owner published its medium-duty alternative fuel vehicle guide for commercial fleets in 2026: https://loom.ly/EmnuMiA #CommercialFleets #AlternativeFuels #FleetManager
2026 Vehicle Guide: Medium-duty alt-fuel
New and updated alt-fuel trucks are cleaning up the medium-duty space in 2026. Hybrid and electric dominate next year's MD options.
www.fleetowner.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ever wonder how much energy it takes to create biodiesel, or how biodiesel emissions compare to that of petroleum diesel? Clean Air Choice has a helpful biodiesel FAQ. Learn more about biodiesel here: https://loom.ly/v1-NhXk #Biodiesel #DieselEngines #CleanAir #CleanAirChoice
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
You may have heard that alternative fuel vehicles are costly or difficult to maintain. While that can be true for some fuels, propane autogas is different. Learn more about the misconceptions and facts about propane autogas: https://loom.ly/bxobdWc #Propane #FleetManager
Propane Autogas: Debunking the Maintenance Myths
The Propane Education & Research Council shares its perspective that propane is simpler, cleaner, and more cost-effective to maintain than many fleet owners may expect.
www.automotive-fleet.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It's time to begin thinking about how you can improve your EV’s fuel economy during winter, such as reducing strain on your EV’s battery and improving fuel economy by running the heater while the car is plugged in: https://loom.ly/OYq7mU4 #EVRange #DrivinginWinter #EVFuelEconomy
How to Improve an EV's Fuel Economy in Winter - Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
The effect of cold weather on fuel economy is significant. All vehicle batteries, including those in traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, can be affected by low temperatures without proactive cold-weather precautions. Denser air increases drag, lower tire pressure raises rolling resistance, icy roads reduce traction, and driving at lower speeds in slick conditions further reduces fuel economy. Finally, battery performance declines, straining the alternator and affecting regenera...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Natural gas is gaining momentum as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks, driven by Cummins’ new high-power natural gas engine, the expanding supply of renewable natural gas, and growing adoption by major fleets like UPS: https://loom.ly/6waUrH8 #RenewableNaturalGas #AlternativeFuels
Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets - TT
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
www.ttnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Want to know more about the EV charging network? This deep dive covers how many EV chargers are available, which companies have the most DC Fast Chargers, which network is growing the fastest, and more: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/ev-charging-stations #EVCharging #EV #ElectricVehicles
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM