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Podcast: Talkin Winter Ops
Episode: Episode 70: Alternate fuels for winter maintenance-Part 1
Description: As soon as that first snowplow was attached to a horse drawn wagon officials have been looking at other fuels to accomplish the winter maintenance mission for a variety of reasons including performance, availability of fuels, or environmental considerations. What defines an alternate fuel depends on your current situation with regards to fleet, engines, and powertrain. A recently completed Clear Roads project, 21-05: Evaluation of EVT and Alternative Fuels for Winter Operations provided a comprehensive look at this topic. In this episode project champion Justin Droste, Michigan Department of Transportation and the research team lead by Kate Vign...