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Work Truck Week – March 4-7, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana
Work Truck Week 2025 took place from March 4-7, 2025, bringing together industry professionals dedicated to the design, build, operation, and maintenance of commercial vehicles and equipment. For 25 years, this premier event has served as a platform for exploring the latest innovations, sharing knowledge, and shaping the future of transportation. Attendees had the opportunity […]
How Different Alternative Fuels React in Cold Temperatures
Though spring is technically here, if you’re in the Midwest, you know that winter lingers longer than we may like it. As alternative fuels react differently from one another in cold weather—while some are more resilient in winter, others require some preparation and knowledge to keep the vehicle operable—knowing how different alternative fuels function in […]
A History of Alternative Fuels
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 […]
How to Improve an EV’s Fuel Economy in Winter
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 […]
Why Alternative Fuels are Not a Want But a Need
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 […]
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.