The resolution also calls for complete electrification of Chicago Transit Authority’s bus fleet by 2040.
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition recognized fleet leaders in adopting alternative fuel technologies with the announcement of its annual Green Fleet Leadership Award winners.
The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities, and was honored for championing the promotion of alternative fuels and technologies to reduce vehicle emissions and reduce petroleum usage.
Winners for this year included commercial and government fleets such as FedEx Express and the City of Chicago.
Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition and the Forest Preserves of Cook County are hosting a seminar and ride and drive in River Forest, Ill., centered on electric and hybrid vehicles and charging stations.
The Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition (CACC) and its member fleets helped to displace nearly 26.5 million gasoline-gallon equivalents (GGEs) of petroleum in 2016, and reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by 230,000 tons.
Lightning Hybrid converted the vehicles to the hybrid systems. They were partially funded by Drive Clean Chicago.
The commercial and government fleet members of the Chicago Area Clean Cities saved more than 25 million gallons of petroleum in 2014, which reduced fuel consumption and improved air quality, according to the group.
Three Clean Cities Coalitions kicked off its efforts to promote more sustainable efforts from local police departments by hosting a Police Alternative Fuel Summit in Buffalo Grove, Ill.
All-electric refuse trucks will bring a whole new level of “clean” to the Windy City.