Author: Barrett Hunnicutt
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The Real Cost Savings of Driving an Electric Vehicle: Breaking the Myths Around Charging
On May 13th, I received one of those monthly reports from my vehicle through OnStar, and honestly, it made me stop and think for a minute. Normally, I glance at those emails and move on with my day, but this one caught my attention. According to the report, during the month of April I avoided…
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More Power from an Alternative Fuel: Why E85 Is Popular with Performance Drivers
When people hear the term alternative fuel, they often think about environmental benefits or reducing our dependence on petroleum. While those are important reasons to explore fuels like ethanol, there is another side of the story that many drivers do not realize. Some alternative fuels can actually improve vehicle performance. One of the best examples…
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A Helpful Resource on Electric School Buses
As more Arkansas school districts begin thinking about the future of student transportation, I know many of you are asking practical questions. What does it actually take to transition to electric school buses? How do we prepare our maintenance teams? What about charging infrastructure and long term reliability? I wanted to share a free four…
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Propane Is Powering Arkansas Fleets Right Now
When the conversation turns to clean transportation, it is easy to focus only on what is new. But across Arkansas, liquefied petroleum gas, also known as propane, continues to be one of the most practical and widely used alternative fuels in fleet operations today. From school buses and trash trucks to medium duty service vehicles,…
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Celebrating 30 Years of Clean Energy Leadership: Arkansas Clean Cities Turns 30!
Today is a very special day. Arkansas Clean Cities (ACC) is celebrating 30 years! Since October 25, 1995, ACC has been working tirelessly to make transportation in Arkansas cleaner, smarter, and better for the environment. For three decades, this incredible organization has brought together local and state agencies, businesses, and nonprofits, all sharing a common…
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Cruising Through Arkansas in an EV: Two Road Trip Experiences from New EV Owners
Driver One: Barrett Hunnicut, New Chevy EV Blazer 2025 Owner 700 miles Round Trip from Arkansas Down to Louisiana and Back I took my Chevy Blazer EV on a 700-mile round trip from Monticello, Arkansas, to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for the Louisiana Clean Fuels Summit, hosted by the Louisiana Clean Fuels Coalition. I wasn’t just…
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GridFAST: A Smarter Way to Connect Utilities and Customers on EV Charging
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) is gaining momentum nationwide, but one of the biggest roadblocks remains the same: getting charging projects energized quickly, efficiently, and affordably. That’s where GridFAST comes in. Recently, EPRI released two fact sheets, one for utilities and one for customers, to explain how GridFAST helps both sides collaborate, share data securely, and accelerate EV charging…
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Powering the Future: Breaking Down Barriers to EV Charging
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is accelerating across the country, but one major roadblock continues to slow momentum: connecting chargers to the electric grid. This challenge is especially pressing for small fleets and residents of multi-family housing (MFH), where charging access can be complicated and costly. These groups, often located in disadvantaged communities, face unique hurdles…