The Latest News
Clean Fuels Corridor Project Stretches 1,500 Miles Along I-94; Webinar to Showcase Successes
CHICAGO, Oct. 26, 2020 – Officials from the U.S. Department of Transportation, GTI, ZEF Energy, and Ozinga Energy will emphasize the importance of the Michigan to Montana (M2M) Alternative Fuel Corridor Project during a webinar on Nov. 10 at 10 AM. The M2M project supports an alternative fuel corridor that extends 1,500 miles along I-94 […]
New Report Shows Illinois Will Save Hundreds of Lives and Over $3B in Medical Costs by Adopting Electric Vehicles
CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2020 – As Illinois takes steps to rebuild its economy and improve health outcomes in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Lung Association released a new report today showing that transitioning to zero-emission transportation solutions in Illinois by 2050 will save hundreds of lives, prevent thousands of asthma attacks, and […]
Clean Cities Webinar Highlights How Idle Reduction Lowers Emissions, Saves Fuel
CHICAGO, Sept. 10, 2020 – Reducing vehicle idling saves fuel and money and cuts harmful emissions. Small changes in idling time can lead to noticeable benefits, including fuel savings and a reduction in pollution and noise. To highlight benefits and the technologies that enable them, Chicago Area Clean Cities is holding a webinar on Wednesday, […]
ComEd Increasing Electrification of Vehicle Fleet
CHICAGO, Aug. 27, 2020 – ComEd is going electric with more of its own fleet vehicles to help electrify the transportation sector, which accounts for one-third of all U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and advance the adoption of electric vehicle (EV) technology in Illinois. ComEd’s current fleet of 3,000 vehicles includes 1,400 biodiesel-fueled line trucks […]
How We Can Make the Air Cleaner in Chicago
CHICAGO, July 20, 2020 – Air pollution has an even larger impact on public health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Angela Tin, the American Lung Association’s national senior director for clean air initiatives, highlights the program in this letter to the Chicago Tribune. Tin also is a member of CACC’s executive board. To read the letter, visit […]
USDA Announces $100 Million for American Biofuels Infrastructure
CHICAGO, May 12, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the upcoming Higher Blends Infrastructure Incentive Program (HBIIP). The purpose of this program is to provide grant funds to encourage private investment and expand the availability of higher blends of ethanol, and biodiesel. Providing grant funds to cover a portion of the cost […]