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Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) encourages the use of low-emission and zero-emission vehicles, alternative fuels and EV/fueling infrastructure
Want to better understand the funding landscape for EV charger installations right now? The Transportation Energy Institute’s Electric Vehicle Council just released a timely 2025 whitepaper on expanding EV charging infrastructure across the U.S.: https://loom.ly/e6_Fqro #EVCharger #EVInfrastructure
December 17, 2025 at 3:16 PM
We had a wonderful time celebrating the Transportation Leadership Award Winners and Clean Fuels Champion at our Annual Program and Holiday Reception. Thank you to all who attended for helping us celebrate. #AlternativeFuels #CleanTransportation #ReduceEmissions
December 16, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Long-haul fleets are putting diesel, natural gas, battery-electric, and hydrogen trucks to the test, and learning how each powertrain fits specific duty-cycle needs. Read the article: https://loom.ly/uAiJdWs #FleetManager #AlternativeFuel #LongHaulFleet
Roeth: Natural gas, battery electric, and hydrogen trucks show performance gains and competitive efficiency
Long-haul fleets are testing diesel, natural gas, BEV, and hydrogen trucks, revealing how each powertrain meets duty-cycle demands.
www.fleetowner.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
According to Plug-In America, EV drivers have reported that public charging performance has improved over the past year but that many stations still fall short on consistency and amenities. Read the article: https://loom.ly/9FUmFuI #EVDrivers #EV #EVInfrastructure
Plug In America Survey Finds EV Drivers Report Improved Public Charging Experience
Public charging performance improved over the past year, but many drivers say stations still fall short on consistency and amenities.
www.ecmweb.com
December 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Last month, Fleet Owner published its medium-duty alternative fuel vehicle guide for commercial fleets in 2026: https://loom.ly/EmnuMiA #CommercialFleets #AlternativeFuels #FleetManager
2026 Vehicle Guide: Medium-duty alt-fuel
New and updated alt-fuel trucks are cleaning up the medium-duty space in 2026. Hybrid and electric dominate next year's MD options.
www.fleetowner.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Ever wonder how much energy it takes to create biodiesel, or how biodiesel emissions compare to that of petroleum diesel? Clean Air Choice has a helpful biodiesel FAQ. Learn more about biodiesel here: https://loom.ly/v1-NhXk #Biodiesel #DieselEngines #CleanAir #CleanAirChoice
December 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
You may have heard that alternative fuel vehicles are costly or difficult to maintain. While that can be true for some fuels, propane autogas is different. Learn more about the misconceptions and facts about propane autogas: https://loom.ly/bxobdWc #Propane #FleetManager
Propane Autogas: Debunking the Maintenance Myths
The Propane Education & Research Council shares its perspective that propane is simpler, cleaner, and more cost-effective to maintain than many fleet owners may expect.
www.automotive-fleet.com
December 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
It's time to begin thinking about how you can improve your EV’s fuel economy during winter, such as reducing strain on your EV’s battery and improving fuel economy by running the heater while the car is plugged in: https://loom.ly/OYq7mU4 #EVRange #DrivinginWinter #EVFuelEconomy
How to Improve an EV's Fuel Economy in Winter - Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
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 reduces fuel economy. Finally, battery performance declines, straining the alternator and affecting regenera...
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December 3, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Natural gas is gaining momentum as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks, driven by Cummins’ new high-power natural gas engine, the expanding supply of renewable natural gas, and growing adoption by major fleets like UPS: https://loom.ly/6waUrH8 #RenewableNaturalGas #AlternativeFuels
Renewable Natural Gas Gains Interest From Fleets - TT
The use of natural gas as a fuel for heavy-duty trucks is receiving a boost, due in part to the rollout of a more powerful natural gas engine and the growing availability of renewable natural gas to reduce emissions.
www.ttnews.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Want to know more about the EV charging network? This deep dive covers how many EV chargers are available, which companies have the most DC Fast Chargers, which network is growing the fastest, and more: https://cars.usnews.com/cars-trucks/advice/ev-charging-stations #EVCharging #EV #ElectricVehicles
December 1, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Earlier this month, Pace Suburban Bus introduced its newest hybrid electric bus, underscoring ongoing investments in cleaner transit and fleet modernization. Read the news release: https://loom.ly/lQKTcls #HybridBus #PaceBus #ReduceEmissions
November 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Though Decatur, Illinois, has lagged behind its peers in the availability of EV chargers, that is about to change. City Council members recently approved spending $821,000 from grants to install 10 electric vehicle chargers: https://loom.ly/qMA6UAk #EVCharging #IllinoisEV
Decatur, Ill., Turns Up the Voltage on City EV Charging
City Council members have approved spending $821,000 from grants to install 10 electric vehicle chargers. The city, its interim city manager said, lags behind peers in offering such infrastructure.
www.govtech.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:16 PM
There is still time to get your tickets for Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation Annual Program and Holiday Reception on December 11, 2025! Get your tickets: https://2025IACTAnnualMeeting.eventbrite.com #CleanTransportation #CleanAir #AlternativeFuels
November 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Just one year in, Richland Community College’s Clean Energy Career programs are emerging as a model for workforce innovation in Illinois under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). Read more: https://loom.ly/pQYh9S4 #EVWorkforce #CleanEnergy #SustainableJobs
Richland Community College Leads the State in Advancing CEJA Workforce Initiatives
October 26, 2025 - One year after its launch, Richland Community College's Clean Energy Career programs are se...
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November 21, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Illinois EPA is accepting applications to fund a portion of eligible costs for replacing eligible existing and licensed on-road diesel Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty local freight trucks: https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/driving-a-cleaner-illinois.html #EVFunding #ElectricTrucks
November 20, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Zipcar and ComEd have partnered to expand access to affordable, sustainable transportation options across Chicagoland and are currently offering an exclusive 70% discount on Zipcar memberships: https://www.zipcar.com/ComEd #ZipCar #ElectricVehicle #IllinoisEVs #EVRental
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Zipcar and ComEd have partnered to make sure everyone in Chicago can get around.
www.zipcar.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:12 PM
"As U.S. energy demand surges...managed EV charging emerges as a cost-effective solution to reduce peak loads, lower costs, and enhance grid reliability through virtual power plants and smart scheduling" https://loom.ly/v8hUPj8 #EVCharging #GridReliability #EnergyDemand
From Burden to Backbone: How EVs are the Cornerstone of Grid Reliability and Energy Affordability
As U.S. energy demand surges due to data centers and electrification, managed EV charging emerges as a cost-effective solution to reduce peak loads, lower costs, and enhance grid...
www.tdworld.com
November 18, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Funds from the Rebuild Illinois Capital Plan are now available to support new EV charging infrastructure statewide, authorized under CEJA. Learn more and apply: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/93193f4e-5847-4624-a638-411f68e89019 #IllinoisEV #EVCharging
November 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Why are people still converting their cars to run on propane? The Drive's Caleb Jacobs set out to get an answer to this question when he interviewed John Barnett from Suburban Propan]e: https://loom.ly/Hhcn8co #PropaneConversions #Propane #AlternativeFuel
Why People Are Still Converting Their Cars to Run on Propane
Although other alternative fuels like E85 get a lot of attention, LPG remains the world's third-most popular engine fuel—and it makes sense.
www.thedrive.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A new whitepaper by the Electric Vehicle Council covers state and federal funding programs, as well as utility programs and non-federally funded public charging installs: https://loom.ly/h-lOmnk #EVFunding #ElectricVehicleInfrastucture #EVInfrastructure #EVCharging
November 12, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Early bird tickets for the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation Annual Program and Holiday Reception end on November 15! Program is on December 11. Get your tickets: https://2025IACTAnnualMeeting.eventbrite.com #CleanFuels #AlternativeFuels
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Want to know what fleet managers need to understand about planning, building, and managing EV charging infrastructure? Electrada recently published 'The Ultimate Guide to Fleet Electrification’: https://loom.ly/Gr6lHhk #FleetElectrification #EV #ElectricVehicles #FleetManager
November 10, 2025 at 4:06 PM
An increasing number of fleet owners are turning to propane autogas as part of the solution. Readily available domestically, capable of on-site fueling, and independent of the electric grid, propane helps fleets stay operational during disruptions: https://loom.ly/qgGWzJA #Propane #PropaneAutoGas
Propane Autogas Provides Certainty in an Uncertain World - ACT News
With domestic availability, on-site fueling options, and the ability to operate independently of the electric grid, propane autogas enables fleets to keep moving.
www.act-news.com
November 5, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The TEEM Illinois cohort is hosting an educational lunch & learn webinar on equitable electric mobility in Illinois on November 18, 2025, from 12-1:15PM. Register: https://loom.ly/0hnd3K8 #EquitableMobility #ElectricMobility #EV
November 4, 2025 at 3:16 PM