The Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research at University of Louisville will be conducting a Workshop of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency in Louisville, KY during March 22-24, 2015. The objective of this 3-day workshop is to engage students, faculty, government, industry and entrepreneurs across the region to have a focused discussion on the scientific and technological challenges associated with advancing renewable energy and energy efficiency research and entrepreneurship. The program is arranged over two and half days starting with Sunday afternoon, March 22. On Sunday, where short courses will be offered along with a student poster session and a reception. There will be a one-day organized sessions on solar, advanced energy materials, and membranes as well as a workshop banquet. Additionally, organized sessions on solar fuels, biofuels, energy storage, energy efficiency, and entrepreneurship will be held.
Ryder to Train All of Its Techs on NGVs
Ryder System said this morning that it will train all of its North American maintenance personnel to handle natural gas vehicles – a move affecting more than 6,000 maintenance and service employees across a network of 800 maintenance facilities.
“The program will provide the company’s technician workforce with knowledge of all natural gas vehicle platforms and configurations,” Ryder said.
“Now is an appropriate time to ensure Ryder’s technician workforce at every facility is aware of the basic requirements for servicing the new technology,” Ryder Vice maintenance and quality operations VP Melvin Kirk said in a release.
TARC Launches All-Electric ZeroBus Downtown
Barry Barker, TARC, Ryan Popple, Proterra, and Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, join TARC for their All-Electric ZeroBus fleet launch at the Slugger Museum in downtown Louisville.
Mayor Greg Fischer joined TARC and other local officials today at the Louisville Slugger Museum to kick off the start of ZeroBus service in downtown Louisville.
ZeroBus, TARC’s all-electric fleet, is now providing fare-free rides for passengers along Main, Market and Fourth streets. The zero-emissions all-electric buses replace diesel-powered trolleys, the highest polluting TARC vehicles.
“ZeroBus changes the game for public transportation in downtown and represents the type of progress and forward-thinking focus we are embracing to improve our city,” said Fischer, who joined TARC Executive Director J. Barry Barker and others on a maiden ZeroBus trip.
“Louisville is the first city in this part of the country to have a fleet of all-electric buses in operation, putting us at the leading edge of high-technology, cleaner, greener transportation,” Barker said. “We encourage everyone to hop on a ZeroBus and stop along the way for some of the best Louisville has to offer in restaurants, museums and entertainment.”
The vehicles, with free wi-fi onboard, arrive at stops frequently – from every 10-18 minutes depending on the time of day – and offer a quiet ride. With expansive windows, an oval shape and a colorful blue and green design, they’re a distinctive addition to downtown.
MotorWeek Features M & M Cartage CNG Fleet
KCFC Members Gather for Annual Winter Meeting
Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition hosted their annual Winter Membership Meeting on Tuesday, December 9 at The Woodford Reserve Distillery in Versailles, KY. Guest speakers included Barry Zink, Wayne Supply, Curtis Donaldson, Cleanfuel USA, and Alan Steiden, Kentuckiana Cleanfuel.
Federal Alternative Fuel Tax Credits Back in Discussion
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to approve H.R.5771, the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which contains a provision that would retroactively extend the federal $0.50/gallon alternative fuels excise tax credits through the end of this year.
These credits, which cover compressed natural gas (CNG), liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane autogas and other products used as transportation fuels, expired at the end of 2013. Over the years, the 50-cent incentive has helped alternative fuels gain a foothold by offering retail, commercial and private refueling owners a means to shore up the bottom line or pass fuel-cost savings on to customers.
Growing the United States Electric Vehicle Market
The White House and U.S. Department of Energy Announce Private Sector Commitments to Cut Carbon Pollution and Reduce Our Dependence on Foreign Oil
The Obama Administration is committed to taking responsible steps to combat climate change and reduce our dependence on oil. That is why today, the White House and the Edison Electric Institute, which represents investor-owned electric utilities, are announcing new commitments by more than 120 businesses, non-profits, and schools, including more than 70 Edison Electric Institute utility companies, to purchase electric vehicles and technologies and to install workplace charging stations.
Among those committed include Kentucky Clean Fuel Coalition members LG&E and KU, and the University of Louisville.
M & M Cartage and Kentuckiana Cleanfuel Open CNG Fueling Station
M & M Cartage of Louisville and Kentuckiana Cleanfuel (KCF) partnered to open a new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling station in Louisville, Kentucky at 6200 Geil Lane on November 19, 2014. Family and friends gathered at the CNG site this morning for a celebratory soft opening.
The site off Interstate 65 is the first KCF station and one of several CNG fueling locations Kentuckiana Cleanfuel and M & M Cartage plan to open throughout the region. The station will not only fuel M & M Cartage’s natural gas fleet, but government and commercial fleets, as well as the general public.
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- Steve Edge, Public Works Director, City of London at M & M Cartage and Kentuckiana Cleanfuel CNG fuel station opening on November 19, 2014.
IC Bus Showcases Purpose-Built Propane School Bus at NAPT Summit
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — IC Bus, LLC was in attendance this weekend at the National Association for Pupil Transportation (NAPT) 40th Annual Conference & Trade Show. The company showcased its latest product innovation, the IC Bus™ CE Series school bus powered by the Power Solutions International (PSI) 8.8-liter LP propane engine.
Purpose-built for the school bus industry, the CE Series with PSI propane engine is designed to provide diesel-like performance with higher torque at lower engine speeds. It will be available for order for the 2015-2016 school year.
HDT Announces Top 50 Green Fleets of 2014
Heavy Duty Trucking announced its second annual Top 50 Greet Fleets at the Green Fleet Conference in Schaumburg, Ill., Thursday. A ceremony was held at the conference to honor these fleets for their sustainability efforts.
The Top 50 Green Fleets highlights fleets that are pushing for sustainability and making it a part of their everyday operations, such as improving fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions, using alternative fuels, building green facilities, etc.
Fleets were asked to fill out a short online survey about their vehicles, alternative fuels and other green initiatives. HDT’s editors also considered other fleets that were clearly leaders in the field.
KCFC members M & M Cartage and UPS were recognized among the 50 Greet Fleets.