Tag: sustainability
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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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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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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…