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Coverage of electric, hybrid, hydrogen, and alternative-fuel vehicles, charging infrastructure, emissions reduction, decarbonization, environmental regulations, and strategies for building more sustainable fleet operations.

News•by Staff•December 20, 2018

Continental Opens Research Lab for Dandelion Rubber

The new lab is set as the base for future research on farming and the extraction process of Russian dandelion as an alternative raw material source to the rubber tree in the tropics.

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News•by Staff•December 17, 2018

Midwest Transportation Fleet Turns to Biodiesel

Mahoney Environmental collects used cooking oil from restaurants and sells it to biodiesel producers to be made into the renewable fuel. And, it runs its 160-truck fleet on biodiesel blends.

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News•by Staff•December 6, 2018

City of Beverly Hills Runs 100% Renewable Diesel

The second generation of biofuels and renewable diesel is here, but what does that mean for Beverly Hills fleet manager Craig Crowder? For the City's fleet of 445 vehicles, it means better performance, reduced maintenance, and a more sustainable way to serve the city.

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Articles•December 5, 2018

Think Alternative Fuels Lower Fleet Expenses? Look at Maintenance

In today’s thriving economy, it’s a good year to be a fleet manager. Yet, at the same time, fleet managers at transportation companies, as well as at governments providing services like fire protection or mass transit, still face concerns around profitability and maintenance.

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News•by Staff•December 4, 2018

EPA Increases 2019 Biofuel Production Mandate

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency increased required volumes for renewable fuel as well as biomass-based diesel, and lifted its annual blending mandate for advanced biofuels.

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News•by Staff•November 28, 2018

Washington DOT Deploys Plug-in Hybrid F-150

In September, the Washington Department of Transportation (DOT) became the first state agency in Washington to purchase a plug-in hybrid-electric work truck.

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News•by Staff•November 16, 2018

DTNA Pledges Support for EPA Cleaner Truck Initiative

Over the past 20 years, DTNA has demonstrated a strong commitment to the reduction of NOx and particulate emissions and looks forward to working with the EPA on the Cleaner Truck Initiative.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 9, 2018

Roush CleanTech's Roadshow

Roush CleanTech stopped in Los Angeles Thursday as part of its California Roadshow, a three-city tour dedicated to showcasing the benefits of alternative fuels.

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News•by Staff•November 9, 2018

Roush CleanTech Launches Near-Zero Emissions Engine

Roush CleanTech revealed that its 0.02 grams per brake horsepower-hour engine can operate on renewable propane. The company says it's the first available engine for renewable propane that brings emission levels to "near-zero" as defined by California Air Resources Board.

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News•by Staff•November 9, 2018

Hexagon to Fully Acquire Agility Fuel Solutions

Hexagon Composites ASA has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 50% of Agility Fuel Solutions Holdings Inc. The combined business will provide clean energy solutions to a wide range of end markets around the world.

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