Though spring is technically here, if you’re in the Midwest, you know that winter lingers longer than we may like it. As alternative fuels react differently from one another in cold weather—while some are more resilient in winter, others require some preparation and knowledge to keep the vehicle operable—knowing how different alternative fuels function in
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What are alternative fuels? Alternative fuels are fuels sourced from non-petroleum and often renewable resources. This includes but is not limited to fuels made from fossil fuels that burn cleaner and others from plant-based materials or organic waste. In a previous blog, we covered what alternative fuels are and why they’re important. Now, we’ll go
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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
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What are alternative fuels? Alternative fuels, vehicles, and infrastructure benefit the economy, environment, public health, and national security. These fuels can be sourced from non-petroleum and renewable resources that support domestic production and diversify the transportation fuel mix. Alternative fuels are an alternative to gasoline and diesel and their use in vehicles typically reduces emissions
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Did you know that natural gas has been a staple fuel for fleet operations for many years? Even so, only 0.2% of U.S. natural gas production is used for transportation fuel. Natural gas is considered fossil fuel. Eons ago solar energy was captured by plants and stored by geological forces as natural gas, liquid petroleum,
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Until recently, when we thought about motor vehicle fuels, we thought simply in terms of gasoline or diesel fuel. These fuels were derived from crude oil and are currently used worldwide. Recently things have become more complicated with the introduction of several alternative fuels. This is one of a series of articles on alternate sources
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America’s fleet leaders have a new tool to support sustainability and worker health thanks to a partnership between the United Soybean Board and the American Lung Association. The ALA Biobased Academy® is a comprehensive online training program designed to educate fleet and facility professionals and technicians on the operational, health, safety, and environmental benefits of
Additional electric bus purchase approved; Facilities studies advance Pace’s strategic vision plan, Driving Innovation, includes operating a zero-emission fleet by 2040. Converting a fleet of more than 700 buses to zero emissions is a logistical challenge, but Pace is ready for the task. As the demand for electric buses far outweighs the supply, it is critical
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened a 90-day application window for Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program grants. The cost-share grants can meet up to 50% (or $5 million) of eligible costs for projects that install, retrofit or upgrade infrastructure to support consumer access to B5 and higher blends. The applications must be submitted through the
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CEO Liam Donnelly began WasteNot Compost in 2012, operating originally on bike & trailer to collect from his customers. Surging demand coupled with rapid service area expansion required a transformation of his bike operation to something more capable. Dedicated to delivering a sustainable service sustainably, Donnelly has transformed WasteNot into not only the first all-electric
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