FREE IACT membership w/ fleet data. Work Truck Week/Green Truck Summit, Mar. 4-7. Argonne webinar, Feb. 4. $88M for advanced vehicles. EV rebates open
Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation
Clean Vehicles, Clean Fuels, Clean Air, Clean Cities!
Welcome to Alt Fuels Flyer. This weekly newsletter is dedicated to IACT and alternative fuel news and is published weekly on Monday mornings.
Your fleet data gets you a FREE IACT membership
Each year, the Illinois Alliance for Clean Transportation (IACT) gathers alternative fuel fleet data from our stakeholders to create a comprehensive coalition report. This report showcases the incredible progress being made across Illinois in clean transportation initiatives and serves as a valuable tool to promote both our coalition and the region.
As a thank-you for your participation, IACT is offering a FREE 2025 membership for one representative from your organization when you complete the annual fleet survey.
Who Should Participate? The survey is designed for stakeholders utilizing:
How to Participate
Need Assistance? Have questions or need help with the survey? Reach out to us anytime at [email protected]. Join us in driving Illinois forward as a leader in clean and sustainable transportation. Together, we can continue to make a difference!
Click HERE to view the Clean Cities and Communities Partnership 2023 Activity Report.
Your Data Stays Private: Individual data collected from the survey will not be shared publicly. To get a sense of the collective impact, view the Clean Cities and Communities Partnership 2023 Activity Report.
Work Truck Week & Green Truck Summit are right around the corner
Organized annually by NTEA – The Work Truck Association? , Work Truck Week, hosted March 4-7, 2025, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, is the premier event for discovering the latest commercial vehicle products, exploring a wide range of industry-focused educational sessions, and connecting directly with engineering representatives from hundreds of exhibiting companies.
Green Truck Summit, an extension of Work Truck Week, is on March 4, 2025, at the nearby JW Marriott Indianapolis. This annual event delivers essential information, innovative solutions, and valuable resources to support the work truck industry’s pursuit of greater sustainability, productivity, and efficiency. Green Truck Summit features in-depth sessions led by industry experts, exploring advanced and emerging vehicle technologies and alternative fuel solutions within the commercial vehicle market.
These one-of-a-kind events offers the opportunity to network with thousands of industry professionals, find solutions to technical challenges, and build valuable relationships during special events and receptions. Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of the work truck industry—all in one place!
Additionally, Clean Cities & Communities is hosting a Show Floor Tour through the Work Truck Show floor on Thursday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ET. Register to tour the floor. This guided tour is specially designed for Clean Cities and Communities coalition staff and their stakeholders, featuring stops at exhibitor booths most relevant to Clean Cities initiatives.
You can also RSVP to attend a complimentary lunch hosted by Greg Zilberfarb and the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) on March 6 from 12:30–1:30 p.m. ET. Stakeholder fleets are welcome to join. RSVP by Feb. 24.
Take advantage of these unique opportunities to connect with key exhibitors and gain insights into their innovative work in advancing clean and sustainable transportation solutions!
Attend this webinar on the new Megawatt Charging System Standard by Argonne, February 4 at 1PM (CT)
As the deployment of commercial EVs continues to grow each year, the demand for faster charging solutions has risen to minimize downtime and ensure efficient operations. To address this need, the SAE J3271 Megawatt Charging System (MCS) Standard was published in 2024 and is now being implemented in prototypes and pilot field trials.
Argonne National Laboratory is at the forefront of interoperability testing for prototype MCS systems. They will provide an in-depth overview of the MCS charging standard’s features and capabilities, along with insights into deployment trials and testing examples that highlight its real-world applications.
$88M for 27-47 awards, $1M-$6M each, for advanced vehicle research and development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (DOE) has announced its Fiscal Year 2025 funding program for the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO). On January 17, the DOE released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to provide up to $88 million for advanced vehicle research and development. Through this program, the DOE plans to issue approximately 27 to 47 awards, with each award ranging between $1 million and $6 million.
To apply, a concept paper meeting the requirements outlined in the NOFO must be submitted by April 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM (ET). Full applications are due by June 18, 2025, at 5:00 PM (ET).
Key Dates:
For more details, read the full NOFO.
Electric vehicle and motorcycle rebates reopened by IL EPA
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has officially launched the next round of the EV Rebate Program, open through April 30, 2025. Illinois residents who purchase a new or used all-electric passenger vehicle (eligible for a $4,000 rebate) or an all-electric motorcycle (eligible for a $1,500 rebate) from an Illinois-licensed dealer can apply.
Priority for rebate disbursement will be given to applicants who certify as low-income.
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