Back to Basics: Understanding Emissions — and How to Talk About Them

What are the key terms and considerations I should remember when discussing emissions? Answer: When discussing emissions, it is important to use the appropriate terms, know the context, and present a complete picture. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has a number...

Help Us Formulate the Clean Cities Strategy!

Public comments welcome as we develop our five-year strategic plan On Feb. 25, 2015, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hosted a public meeting to collect input for a new Clean Cities program five-year strategic plan. The purpose of the meeting was to solicit input...

2014 State Alternative Fuels Law and Incentive Trends

What were the trends related to state laws and incentives enacted in 2014? In 2014, state legislatures and agencies developed a variety of incentives, laws, and regulations that support the use of alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and other strategies that align...

Consumer Handbook Answers Your Plug-In Electric Vehicle Questions

Updated handbook outlines how plug-in electric vehicles compare to conventional vehicles Have you considered buying a plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) but wanted to know how they stack up to conventional vehicles? With PEVs like the Nissan Leaf, Tesla Model S, Chevy...

Vehicle Buyer’s Guide Available

Annual guide helps you compare and evaluate alternative fuel vehicles to make sound purchasing decisions The Clean Cities 2015 Vehicle Buyer’s Guide is now available online. Consumers and fleet managers have relied on the annual guide for years as a...

How Much Water is Required to Generate a Gallon of Fuel?

WATER 3.0 tool supports the development of sustainable biofuels A new version of an online tool, Water Analysis Tool for Energy Resources or WATER 3.0, allows biofuels manufacturers and other stakeholders to evaluate the water consumption required by different biomass...

Ryder’s Natural Gas Truck Fleet Surpasses 30 Million Miles

Implementation of natural gas for truck fleets benefits the environment, enhances the company’s alternative-fuel experience, and adds momentum for customers to “lease green.” Ryder System, Inc., a National Clean Fleets Partner and a leader in...

Save on Winter Fuel Costs

Cold weather and winter driving conditions can reduce your car’s fuel economy significantly, but there are things you can do to lessen the effects. Old Man Winter can create more mischief than just icy sidewalks and snow-packed roads. Winter can also hit you in...

Using the Enhanced Alternative Fueling Station Locator

How can I search for, update, and add new alternative fueling station information using the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator? Answer: The Alternative Fueling Station Locator is the most used tool on the AFDC and was recently improved to include new...

Clean Cities Coalition Brings Anti-Idling Program to Schools

Yellowstone-Teton Clean Energy Coalition works with local seventh graders to clarify idling misconceptions, encourage behavioral changes Each year, cars, trucks, and heavy-duty vehicles in the United States waste nearly 6 billion gallons of fuel due to...