Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation

EV battery degradation 101 Battery health in EVs declines approximately 2.3% annually, with fast charging and high temperatures accelerating degradation. Fleet managers are advised to balance charging needs...

Today's EVs have been around for years, but not nearly as long as ICE vehicles. A recent Geotab study takes a closer look at EV battery lifespan, annual degradation rates, and the key factors that accelerate wear: https://loom.ly/xxZY6FY #FleetManagement #FleetManager #EVBatteries #EV

We are excited to present its annual Green Drives Conference & Expo on Thursday, May 14, 2026, hosted by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County! Details: https://il-act.org/green-drives-2026/ #AlternativeFuels #CleanTransportation

Webinar 2: Optimizing Transportation with RNG and 15L Natural Gas Engine - The State of Sustainable Fleets Learn about the operational, power, efficiency, and cost benefits of a natural gas operation fueled by RNG along with trusted technology partners.

The State of Sustainable Fleets is hosting a webinar on Optimizing Transportation with RNG and 15L Natural Gas Engine tomorrow, March 3, 2026, at 1:00PM (CDT). Register: https://loom.ly/25sxJ7I #Renewablenaturalgas #RNG #FleetManagers #FleetManager #AlternativeFuels

Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles keep the economy moving, but they account for 28% of U.S. transportation emissions. View the "Practical Guide to Cost-Effective Fleet Emissions Reductions" and AltFleet Economic Insight Tool https://loom.ly/W5wL7P4 #MHDV #FleetManagement #ReduceEmissions #FleetManager

Electrification Trends: The Rising Popularity of Hybrid Systems Turntide Technologies CEO Steve Hornyak discusses the growth trend he sees for hybrid systems due to their increasing popularity in various applications.

For many large machines, full electrification still presents challenges around battery weight, cost, and power demands. In these instances, hybrid systems are gaining ground. Read more on Power & Motion: https://loom.ly/v1Mm9_c #HybridVehicles #AlternativeFuels #Mining #IllinoisAgriculture

Reducing emissions must go hand-in-hand with preserving affordable, reliable transportation energy for every user and every use case. Read TEI’s new report, "Driving Insight: A Five-Year Synthesis of Combustion Emissions Research: https://loom.ly/004kH7A #SustainableFleets #SustainableTransportation

Webinar 1: Cost, Operational, Sustainability Benefits of RNG - The State of Sustainable Fleets Learn from advanced fleet adopters and fuel providers about the cost stability and cost-reduction benefits of natural gas vehicles.

Looking to cut fuel costs while meeting the toughest emissions standards? The State of Sustainable Fleets is hosting a webinar TOMORROW at 1PM (CT) entitled "Cost, Operational, Sustainability Benefits of RNG" https://loom.ly/aJ0HkKg #RNG #RenewableNaturalGas #AlternativeFuels

The US Department of Energy and the US Environmental Protection Agency have just released the 2026 Fuel Economy Guide, which provides fuel economy estimates for 2026 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs: https://loom.ly/qgoB3fM #FuelEconomy #FuelEconomyGuide #AlternativeFuels

How Fleets Can Adjust Approaches To EV Adoption With the expiration of federal incentives, EV success now hinges less on government policy and more on discounts, battery tech progress, increased range, and broader infrastructure.

While EV sales in the consumer retail market dropped after the federal tax credit expired in 2025, fleets still have clear pathways to adapt and compete in a changing EV landscape. Read the article: https://loom.ly/LodA54sb#ElectricFleets #IllinoisFleets #FleetManager

The Illinois Finance Authority published an Invitation for Bid soliciting a vendor to install Level 2 and Level 3 EV charging stations across northern Illinois. Submissions due 2/27/26, by 4PM: https://loom.ly/UzuxLAo #IllinoisBids #EVCharging #IllinoisEV

There is still time to submit your fleet data to the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation to receive a FREE IACT membership for 2026! Email info@il-act.org to receive the survey, which will need to be returned completed by March 2. #FleetManagers #IllinoisFleets #AlternativeFuels

Ultra High-Power Charging and the Test Challenge it Creates How charging changes once power increases and how the testing community should respond

Ultra-high-power EV charging is poised to transform transportation, especially for fleets and heavy-duty vehicles that require fast turnaround times. Read more about ultra high-power charging and the test challenge it creates: https://loom.ly/pQZmgvc #EVCharging #EVTechnology #EVAdvancement

Were you unable to attend the Ready, Set, Charge! A Multiple Family Dwelling EV Charging Investment Education webinar? The webinar recording and slides are now available: https://loom.ly/teRP3h4 #MutliFamilyDwelling #IllinoisHOA #IllinoisPropertyManager

Webinar 1: Drop-in Renewables for Diesel Vehicles - The State of Sustainable Fleets Leading fleets, OEMs, and fuel providers will share how renewable fuels offer cost-effective benefits as a diesel replacement today.

The State of Sustainable Fleets is hosting a webinar series, with its first webinar to be "Drop-in Renewables for Diesel Vehicles" on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 1:00pm CT. Register for the webinar: https://loom.ly/ZQUH6bs #DropinFuel #AlternativeFuels #CleanFuel

Propane has a long history dating back to the mid-1800s. Today, propane is the third most widely used transportation fuel in the US. Read more about the history of alternative fuels in our blog: https://www.il-act.org/a-history-of-alternative-fuels/ #Propane #PropaneAutogas #LPG #FuelHistory

Work Truck Week and Green Truck Summit are just around the corner in Indianapolis📍Work Truck Week: March 10-13, 2026 | Green Truck Summit: March 10, 2026. Register: https://www.worktruckweek.com/registration-info #WorkTrucks #AlternativeFuels #FleetManagers

The @ilepa.bsky.social has extended the application deadline for the Electric Vehicle Rebate Program to May 31, 2026! Read more on IL EPA's website: https://loom.ly/9T3oCeQ #IllinoisEPA #EVRebate #EVFunding #IllinoisFunding

TODAY: Multiple Family Dwelling EV Charging Investment Webinar
TIME: 10am-12pm CST
REGISTER: https://loom.ly/wDTchpI

For HOAs, developers, property managers, and others interested in EV charging installation at their property.

#HOA #PropertyManager #EVCharging

The Transportation Energy Institute’s EV Council released its EV Charging Infrastructure Funding white paper, a timely look at U.S. funding opportunities for EV charger installations: https://loom.ly/e6_Fqro #EVCharging #EVChargers #EVInfrastructure #EVFunding

As we begin our 250th year as a country, it's time to take a second to look at propane autogas as a strong fueling option that will help guide the next 250 years with both economic and environmental benefits. Read more in ROUSH CleanTech's attached bulletin. #Propane #USFuel

The third application period for Illinois’s NEVI grant program is open until February 13, 2026. To learn more, watch the webinars, and apply, head to IDOT's NEVI page: https://loom.ly/5a0Bqn0 #NEVI #ElectricVehicleCharging #EVCharging #EVInfrastructure #IllinoisInfrastructure

Ready Set Charge! Our Multiple Family Dwelling EV Charging Investment Webinar is 1/29/26 from 10am-12pm CST! In cooperation with ComEd. Register: https://readysetchargemultifamilydwelling.eventbrite.com/ #HOA #PropertyManagers #ElectricVehicles

Curious about where biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) plants are located in the US and Canada? This map, updated up to October 2025, shows where these fuels are being developed in 2026: https://loom.ly/Gm8UKdA #Biodiesel #RenewableDiesel #SAF

Each year, IACT collects alt fuel fleet data from stakeholders and produces a coalition report. Complete the survey and email to info@il-act.org by 3/2/26 to receive a FREE 2026 IACT membership: http://bit.ly/4qXhHjz #FleetManagement #FleetManager #AlternativeFuel

The Sustainable States Network is seeking statements of qualifications from manufacturers and distributors whose EV charging products meet Build America, Buy America domestic production requirements. Read the RFQ: https://loom.ly/NHNwoUs #BABA #EVCharging #EVInfrastructure

*CORRECTION*
Green Drives 2026 will be on Thursday, May 14*, 2026, at Danada House.

More details coming soon.

For +20 years, UPS has used its fleet as a “rolling laboratory” to test alt fuels & tech. The data-driven approach identified renewable natural gas (RNG) as a strong fit for Class 8 trucks, with RNG now powering +90% of UPS’s CNG fleet: https://loom.ly/KH-YK7s #RNG #RenewableFuel

Yard Tractors Lead the Charge in Fleet Electrification - ACT News With thousands of units now operating, leading OEMs and fleets say the technology has matured from early trials into mainstream operations.

Battery-electric terminal tractors have emerged as one of the most proven and profitable uses of electrification in commercial transportation. Learn more about how yard tractors lead the charge in fleet electrification: https://loom.ly/guexKmo #YardTractors #EV #ElectricVehicles

Charting the Course | Biodiesel Magazine As global and domestic policies take shape, a clearer route to maritime decarbonization is emerging, and biodiesel and renewable diesel are well-suited to

With more than 80% of global trade and 40% of U.S. imports and exports moving by sea, the stakes are high for reducing emissions. Read more on Biodiesel Magazine: https://biodieselmagazine.com/articles/charting-the-courses #ReduceEmissions #MarineEmissions

Clean Cities and Communities coalitions are closing the gap in alt fuel vehicle emergency training by partnering with expert organizations to provide hands-on incident response courses for first responders working with alt fuel vehicles: https://loom.ly/upcxGB0 #FirstResponder