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ArticlesMarch 18, 2014

Sacramento Takes the Green Leap

Over the past few years, the City of Sacramento has pioneered a number of alternative-fuel programs, including the use of renewable natural gas produced by food waste.

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NewsFebruary 28, 2014

Pa. Provides $8M in Alt-Fuel Grants

The State of Pennsylvania is providing public and private fleets with up to $8 million in grants for the conversion or purchase of alternative-fuel vehicles.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2014

Legislation Restoring Federal Biodiesel Incentives Introduced

Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. to reinstate a tax incentive that expired at the end of 2013 when it comes to the production of domestic biodiesel fuel.

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NewsJanuary 6, 2014

Ill. Conservation District's Green Fleet Honored

The McHenry County (Ill.) Conservation District has earned a state designation for its green fleet of vehicles that use flex or alternative fuel. The district has converted 50 of its 63 vehicles to run on clean-burning fuels.

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Newsby Paul ClintonDecember 26, 2013

Ark. City Finalizes CNG Station

The City of Little Rock, Ark., is putting the finishing touches on its first compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling station for public and private vehicles. The fueling station should be open for business by Feb. 1.

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ArticlesDecember 19, 2013

6 Steps to Transitioning to Alternative Fuels

A well-thought-out and planned methodology is essential for alternative-fuel implementation success. Here are six steps that can help fleets achieve their alt-fuel goals.

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NewsNovember 14, 2013

Penn. Grants Enable Alternative Fuels

The State of Pennsylvania awarded more than $3 million in alternative-fuel grants to 33 organizations for the conversion or purchase of 351 natural gas vehicles and 337 propane vehicles.

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NewsNovember 4, 2013

Feds Develop Alt-Fuel Analytical Tool

Several federal environmental agencies have developed an online calculator for fleet managers that helps estimate gasoline usage, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollutant emissions, and the cost of ownership of vehicles.

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ArticlesJune 28, 2013

Collaboration is Key for the Future of Sustainable Fuels

Education about the various available fuels and collaboration among research institutions can help advance alternative-fuel vehicle adoption. In the meantime, altering driver behavior can help reduce fuel use.

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ArticlesMay 16, 2013

CNG Use Expands Among Government Agencies

The high cost of gasoline and diesel and a desire to reduce vehicle emissions have led many government agencies to purchase vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). From fleets just starting their investment in the alternative fuel to long-time users looking to expand their CNG fleet, these agencies explain how and why natural gas works for them.

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