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Sales of plug-in electric passenger vehicles have grown exponentially in Illinois over the past few years. The chart below shows the increase in EV registrations from 2014 through 2020. As we close out 2021, industry reports indicate that Illinois is due for another record-breaking year of growth. Image Source: Illinois Secretary of State Data Surprisingly, […]

With seasonal changes underway and temperatures beginning to fall, now is the time to check your fuel infrastructure to prevent common issues and keep your equipment running smoothly throughout the winter months. Five simple steps will help ensure trouble-free fuel performance this winter, says Pete Probst, president of Indigenous Energy, an Affiliated Partner of the

Chicago Area Clean Cities, the American Lung Association and Greater Indiana recently co-hosted the “Road to Emission Reductions: Path to Electric Vehicles Virtual Conference.” The conference highlighted the current situation of emission reductions, EV charging standards, battery technologies, and policy. Nearly 100 people attended the day-long conference. During the program, Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American

You can now book a ride to your next appointment in a Tesla taxicab. The City of Chicago recently licensed two Tesla Model 3 taxis to Taxi Town Inc. This is the first time Tesla models have been deployed in the City of Chicago as taxis. You can book your ride via the Curb App.

Sport peppers, relish, tomatoes, onions, celery salt and mustard piled high on a poppyseed bun: Those are the ingredients of a world-famous Chicago hot dog. It is very likely a zero- or low-emission vehicle delivered that delicious bun to a restaurant near you. These are the kinds of scrumptious stories that we are featuring in the

You have the power to make your home more energy-efficient – often with just a click of a switch or two. It’s that simple. We’ll show you easy ways to increase your home’s energy indoors, outdoors, in the garden, and even in the garage and on the road. Energy Efficiency Indoors Ceiling fans: Start the ceiling fan

EVmatch, the first electric vehicle (EV) charging platform for connecting EV drivers with nearby private chargers through a reservation-based system, has a new publicly-available Level 2 charging station located at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 3857 N Kostner Ave in Chicago’s Old Irving Park neighborhood. As the charging station host, St. John’s listed its charger on

Interested in protecting the environment? Switching from a gas-powered lawn mower to an electric model is a step in the right direction. Electric lawn mowers are vastly superior in the cleaner air category. Let’s take a look at the most significant advantages. Reduce Use of Fossil Fuels One of the obvious benefits of switching to

With its promise of zero-carbon emissions, hydrogen-powered vehicles are an enticing option to slow climate change and improve air quality. Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC) welcomed Cummins Inc., Hyzon Motors and GTI to its May webinar on hydrogen technologies. Technology is improving quickly, and government subsidies help the process along. Hydrogen is a clean fuel