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EMPOWER EV Friendly Workplace Charging 2024 Pledges to Receive Certificate of Accomplishment
The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) will congratulate 20 Illinois organizations at its Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception for participating in the EMPOWER Workplace Charging Program in 2024. EMPOWER (Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness) is a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to support sustainable transportation and reduce carbon […]
IACT to Sponsor Two Electric Vehicle Events on September 21, 2024 – Decatur and Chicago
In celebration of National Drive Electric Week, running nationwide from September 27 to October 6, 2024, the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) is hosting two exciting electric vehicle events for the public a week early in Decatur and Chicago on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Decatur’s event will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 […]
Supporting Transportation Electrification – Leadership, Learning, Assistance, and Resources (STELLAR)
As a STELLAR partner, the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) assists CBO-identified businesses and fleets with electric vehicle (EV) adoption, developing and reviewing training programs and selecting outreach firms for EV engagement events. IACT also provides technical support for strategic plan templates, offers feedback on projects, shares project experiences with other Clean Cities Coalitions and documents expenses.
Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness (EMPOWER) – Ozinga Case Study
The EMPOWER Workplace Charging Project plays a pivotal role in accelerating the adoption of workplace charging (WPC) across the nation. By linking workplaces with dedicated local charging coaches, offering educational resources and granting access to a comprehensive library of workplace-centric materials, EMPOWER aims to lower barriers to WPC implementation.
May 21, 2024 – Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation Day
May 21, 2024, was declared by the Illinois House of Representatives to be Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation Day. The bill was introduced by Rep. Kimberly Du Buclet and all who chose to vote passed the resolution. Over the past 30 years, IACT has built bipartisan support, advanced clean transportation technologies, and improved energy security […]
Green Drives Alsip 2024 – Powering Chicago IBEW/NECA Technical Institute
The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation, formerly the Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition, recently hosted Green Drives Conference & Expo on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The event was an opportunity for commercial and government fleets, community leaders, and clean tech professionals to hear from industry experts and other fleet managers about converting fleets to alternative […]
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Megawatt Charging Arrives: What MCS Means for Illinois Freight Corridors | Innovation Lane
When a Class 8 driver pulls off I-80 for a federally mandated 30-minute break, the truck is doing nothing productive. That short window, repeated millions of times a year across the U.S. freight network, is exactly what the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is engineered around. After roughly eight years of development inside CharIN’s MCS Task […]
The Connected Future of Electric Transportation | Board Insights: Tim Milburn
Introducing Tim Milburn — Founding Partner of Green Ways 2Go Since 2011, Tim has been active in clean transportation projects and consulting work, as a Partner at Green Ways 2Go. Project activities started with developing and deploying alternative fuel projects, including turnkey projects for EV charging, compressed natural gas, and propane autogas. Since 2016, most […]
Biodiesel and Renewable Diesel—Understanding the Differences and Why Both Matter | Innovation Lane
As fleets continue exploring ways to reduce emissions while maintaining reliable operations, two renewable alternatives to petroleum diesel are receiving increased attention: biodiesel and renewable diesel. Although the fuels have similar names and can be produced from many of the same renewable feedstocks, they are distinct products with unique characteristics. Understanding these differences can help […]
Operating Smarter: Fuel Choice, Compliance, and the Modern Landscape Fleet
For grounds-care operators and the fleets that serve them, fuel choice has shifted from an environmental conversation to an operating one, driven by fuel cost volatility, evolving small-engine rules, and procurement language showing up in city and campus contracts. Two forces are reshaping how landscape fleets evaluate equipment, and neither is primarily about advocacy. The […]
How WattEV is Tackling the Biggest Challenges in Freight Electrification | Innovation Lane
As states, fleets, utilities, and technology providers work to reduce transportation emissions, one sector continues to present unique challenges: freight transportation. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks move the goods that power our economy, delivering everything from food and consumer products to construction materials and industrial equipment. At the same time, these vehicles account for a disproportionate […]
Diesel Engine Innovations | Board Insights: Jim O’Brien
Hello Readers, I am James Patrick O’Brien and was recently elected to the IACT Board. I am honored by this opportunity and look forward to working with you as we continue advancing IACT’s vision. My background is in chemical safety, hazard assessment, and emergency management, with an emphasis on fuel chemistry. I worked for the […]