Biodiesel vs. Diesel: Everything You Need to Know
Original Post by Car and Driver Research Are you thinking about switching to a biodiesel-compatible vehicle or running your current diesel car or truck on biodiesel fuel? Continue reading to…
Public Fleets Able to Purchase Electric School Buses and Street Sweepers with the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative
Original Post by Sarah Reed, ACT News - March 27, 2020 As public fleets increasingly choose electric vehicles (EVs) for their light-duty needs, the Climate Mayors EV Purchasing Collaborative (the Collaborative) is…
Better, Cleaner, Now! A Closer Look at NBB’s 2020 Biodiesel Expo
In late January, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) held their annual Biodiesel Expo in Tampa, FL. Each year, the NBB hosts this event to help facilitate business, education, and networking.…
FDEP Announces Funding Opportunity for Electric Vehicle Infrastructure
Under the Environmental Mitigation Trust Fund, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has just announced a competitive grant funding opportunity for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. With this grant program,…
FDEP Submits Additional Beneficiary Mitigation Plan Information and Opens Funding Opportunities
On October 8, 2019, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection released the following statement: "Notice for Initial Phase for Electric School Buses and Finalized Beneficiary Mitigation Plan with Three Requests…
A Comprehensive Guide to Electric Vehicle Managed Charging
Smart Electric Power Alliance (SEPA) is a non-profit organization that focuses on transitioning to carbon free electric system. They provide many educational resources, including an in-depth report on electric vehicle…
DOE Launches Revamped Co-Optima Website
The Department of Energy's Co-Optimization of fuels and engines (Co-Optima) website features revamped and expanded content on the latest innovations in fuel and engine performance and efficiency. New features…
Check Out Our Special August Newsletter: VW Edition
This newsletter focuses entirely on Florida's Draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan, which outlines proposed funding allocation of the $166 million that the State received from The Volkswagen Settlement Mitigation Trust. Herein,…
Florida Testing Facility Paves the Way for Transportation Innovation
Auburndale, FL - In the middle of Polk County, construction is underway for a 475-acre cutting-edge facility dedicated to the research, development, and testing of new transportation technologies. The project,…
Draft Mitigation Plan Now Available for Public Comment
This morning, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Department) published a draft Beneficiary Mitigation Plan for a public comment period of thirty (30) days. A Beneficiary Mitigation Plan is a requirement…