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 are sourced from non-petroleum and often renewable resources that support domestic production and diversify the transportation fuel mix. Alternative fuels’ use in vehicles typically reduces emissions compared to gasoline or diesel, contributing to a cleaner
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The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) recently held its Annual Meeting and Holiday Reception on December 11, 2024, at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Schaumburg, awarding multiple organizations for their work within sustainable transportation and crowning this year’s Clean Fuels Champion. Each December, IACT hosts a meeting to review the year’s highlights, discuss the upcoming
Ozinga, a family-owned business rooted in the Chicago area since 1928, has taken significant steps to promote sustainability through renewable natural gas (RNG), compressed natural gas (CNG), electric vehicles (EV), and EV charging infrastructure. Established as a Coal & Coke Company in Evergreen Park, Illinois, Ozinga has grown beyond its origins to become a leading
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The Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) will be joining the Great River Road Collaboration project, which aims to unite ten Clean Cities & Communities coalitions along the Mississippi River’s Great River Road to establish an alternative fuel corridor that supports diverse clean fuel and vehicle technologies. The Great River Road is a National Scenic
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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
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
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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.
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.