Transportation

Electric Vehicles

Mini Electric Gets Free Charge At UW-Madison

BMW launched its electric Mini Cooper for its 60th anniversary. This plug-in hybrid Mini can be used in electric-only mode around town using the power stored in the lithium-ion battery. Madison, WI 3 – 2019 …

Solar-Powered Charging Station at Mid-State Technical College

325 kW Solar canopy built by students provides electricity to charge electric vehicles free to students, faculty and the public. This project was made possible by many sponsors: Consolation Energy, Panasonic Solar, NorthWind Renewable Energy …

EV Charging Under MREA Solar Carport

The Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer, WI has a 19.4 kW solar canopy equipped with a level II, high power connector for electric vehicles. This charging station can accommodate Teslas. Photo courtesy of Sherrie Gruder

North Wind Organic Farm – Solar Powered Truck

North Wind Organic Farm in Bayfield County uses a truck powered by the sun. Photo courtesy of Sherrie Gruder

Fleet Vehicles

Wisconsin Manufacturer Tests First North American Electric Fire Truck with MFD at Madison’s New Green Fleet Facility

An Appleton manufacturer of firetrucks, Pierce, has produced a zero emissions battery-electric fire truck- the Pierce Volterra Pumper that has been piloted with the City of Madison Fleet Service and Fire Department (MFD). MFD and …

Dane County Zero Net Energy East District Campus

MADISON, WI – Dane County is converting its parks and public works trucks to run on compressed natural gas (CNG) from the county’s landfill. The county partnered with private companies that specialize in turning trash …