Clean Fuel News

Autonomous Freight Expands with Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation Partnership

Posted by admin on 02/27/2026 9:08 am  /   News

February 26, 2026 | Via ACT-News Bot Auto and Ryan Transportation have announced a partnership to launch fully driverless freight service between Houston and Dallas, targeting commercial operations in spring 2026. The 200-mile corridor was selected for its consistent freight demand and operational ...

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Predictive, Not Reactive: How AI Is Reshaping Fleet Safety and Maintenance

Posted by admin on 02/27/2026 9:01 am  /   Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

February 19, 2026 | Via ACT-News  Artificial intelligence is quickly moving from theory to practical application in fleet operations. Across both school bus and municipal fleets, AI-powered cameras, telematics integration, and predictive maintenance platforms are helping reduce risky driving b...

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The U.S. DOT Volpe Center Is Now Hiring Interns Through the 1DOT Internship Program

Posted by Grant Coordinator on 02/25/2026 10:32 am  /   News

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transportation research and innovation? Know someone who is?  The U.S. DOT Volpe Center is excited to announce that we are now recruiting interns through the 1DOT Internship Program! We’re seeking current students who want...

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2026 Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

Posted by admin on 01/27/2026 12:00 am  /   Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just released the 2026 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2026 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information ...

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Court says US DOE acted unconstitutionally in clean energy funding cuts

Posted by admin on 01/19/2026 10:56 am  /   Awards & Grants, Clean Fuels Funding, News

Via H2 News | By Charlie Currieon Jan 15, 2026 The US Department of Energy (DOE) acted unconstitutionally when it axed $7.5bn worth of clean-energy funding, including grants linked to two West Coast hydrogen hubs, a federal court has ruled. The US District Court for the District of Columbia ruled ...

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E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution

Posted by admin on 01/12/2026 2:13 pm  /   EPA Advance Program, National News, News

Jan. 12, 2026 | NY Times | By Maxine Joselow The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is revising how it conducts cost-benefit analyses for certain air pollution regulations. Under the new approach, the agency will no longer assign a monetary value to the public healt...

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NACFE Releases The Idle-Reduction Playbook

Posted by admin on 01/08/2026 5:17 pm  /   Case Studies, Emissions & Fuel Economy, News

via NACFE.org | Published December 2025 The Idle-Reduction Playbook: Operational Strategies for Modern Trucking Fleets Both the economic and environmental stakes of idling are high. At an average diesel price of $4 per gallon, a single long-haul truck might waste $4,000 to $6,000 worth of fuel eac...

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The United States of NEVI: The Current Outlook on the NEVI Program at the State-Level

January 5, 2026 | ACT-NEWS | By Amanda King Key Takeaways The NEVI program, funded with $5 billion through FY 2026, has resumed momentum after a 2025 funding freeze was overturned by a federal court order, leading FHWA to release new interim guidance and restore funding to states. As of late 20...

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Redwood Materials Kicks Off Operations at $3.5 Billion Battery Recycling Plant

Posted by admin on 11/13/2025 9:46 am  /   Electric Vehicles, Home Page, News

Yes — EV batteries are being recycled, and at scale Via ACT News The company Redwood Materials has launched operations at its newly built ~600-acre campus in Ridgeville, South Carolina. This facility is designed to process end-of-life EV batteries and manufacturing scrap, reco...

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AI in trucking no longer a fad

Posted by admin on 11/03/2025 11:43 am  /   Energy Efficient Mobility Systems (EEMS), News

Artificial intelligence has moved from a trendy buzzword to a necessary game-changer that is already influencing trucking operations' safety, compliance, and driver coaching.  A panel discussion held Monday at the American Trucking Associations' 2025 Management Conference & Exhibition in S...

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JEDCO, JEFFERSON PARISH LEADERS BREAK GROUND ON $500 MILLION MANUFACTURING FACILITY TO SERVE GROWING EV BATTERY MARKET

Posted by admin on 02/14/2025 6:08 am  /   Awards & Grants, News

UBE C1 Chemicals America, Inc. will provide the first domestic U.S. supply of materials needed for a greener future (WAGGAMAN, La) – The Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission (JEDCO), in coordination with Jefferson Parish, Cornerstone Energy Park, and Gray Construction, celebrated ...

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Suspended: Approval of State Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment Plans (NEVI)

Posted by admin on 02/07/2025 8:59 am  /   Awards & Grants, Electric Vehicles, National News, News

February 6, 2025 | Via the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) In a letter to State Department of Transportation Directors dated 2/6/25, the FHWA explained that they are reviewing "policies underlying the implementation of the NEVI Formula Program" and state that "Accordingly, the current NEVI Fo...

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Chevron: Geismar Expansion In Final Commissioning

Posted by admin on 02/05/2025 12:52 pm  /   Bio Fuels, News

Chevron Corp. released fourth quarter financial results on Jan. 31. During an earnings call, company officials confirmed that the renewable diesel expansion project at the Geismar biorefinery in Louisiana is undergoing final commissioning. The Geismar expansion project has been underway for several...

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States Stepping up to Help Sustainable Aviation Fuel Take Flight

Posted by admin on 01/24/2025 5:25 pm  /   National News, News

January 23, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp More and more states are looking to support the sustainable aviation fuel market. Delta Airlines vice president of government affairs Jeff Davidman says Minnesota is one of several states are incentivizing the production of sustainable aviation fuel. “...

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U.S. EV Charging Kept Up With Growth, Gained Reliability in 2024

Posted by admin on 01/03/2025 4:18 pm  /   Electric Vehicles, News

Via Green Car Report | December 31, 2024 U.S. public electric vehicle charging infrastructure kept up with EV sales growth in 2024, and even improved in reliability, according to a study released in early December by Paren, which provides data services for EV charging. The study looked at end-user...

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U.S. Department Of The Treasury Releases Final Rules For Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit

Posted by admin on 01/03/2025 3:31 pm  /   Home Page, News, Tax Incentives

Final rules include significant changes and flexibilities to provide investment certainty and drive deployment of clean hydrogen Jan. 3, 2025 - Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules for the section 45V Clean Hydrogen Pro...

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FHWA Releases Updated NEVI Formula Program Q&A and Fully Built Out Certification Guidance

Posted by admin on 12/27/2024 1:43 pm  /   Clean Fuels Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, News

NEVI Formula Program Updated Q&A December 11, 2024 - As electric vehicle (EV) charging technology continues to rapidly evolve, FHWA is ensuring federal standards for EV charging are responsive to private sector innovation and meet the needs of EV drivers. The additional Q&A clarify the exi...

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FTA 2024 Circular Update & Rural Transit Funding Opportunities

Posted by admin on 12/06/2024 10:58 am  /   Awards & Grants, News

In November 2024, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) updated guidelines for several programs with revised circulars. These revisions are designed to improve customer satisfaction and ensure compliance with key transportation legislation, including the Fixing America’s Surface Transportat...

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SAE Industry Technologies Consortia and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation Advance Universal Plug & Charge

Posted by admin on 12/06/2024 10:46 am  /   Clean Fuels Infrastructure, Electric Vehicles, Home Page, News

New framework will enable industry-wide seamless, secure electric vehicle charging experience across all public stations with testing starting in 2025 TROY, Mich., and WASHINGTON, D.C. – The future of electric vehicle charging is about to get simpler—soon, drivers can plug in any car at...

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Awards for Up to $2.2 Billion for Two Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs

Posted by admin on 11/27/2024 11:48 am  /   Awards & Grants, Home Page, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, National News, News

Department of Energy Announces Initial Funding Tranches for Gulf Coast Clean Hydrogen Hub Energy.gov | November, 20 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) recently announced the first tranches of funding for the Gulf Coast Hydrogen Hub and Midwe...

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