May 22, 2014
Think you know a thing or two about alternative fuels and advanced vehicles? Do you know where biodiesel fuel comes from? Animal fats? Vegetable oils? Recycled restaurant grease? How about the way propane is delivered to fueling stations—via pipeline or...
May 20, 2014
What are the key terms to know when discussing hydrogen fuel, fuel cell vehicles, and hydrogen fueling infrastructure? It is important to know how to “talk the talk” when it comes to hydrogen and hydrogen-fueled vehicles. Becoming familiar with the terms...
Apr 21, 2014
What emerging alternative fuels are under development or are already developed and available in the United States? Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders are familiar with the most commonly used alternative fuels, which have been covered over the last several...
Apr 2, 2014
Five Clean Cities coalitions recognized with Outstanding Propane Supporter award The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has recognized five U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities coalitions with its inaugural Outstanding Propane Supporter award. The...
Mar 20, 2014
What are the key terms to know when discussing biodiesel fuel, vehicles, and infrastructure? It is important to know how to “talk the talk” when it comes to biodiesel and the associated vehicles and infrastructure. Becoming familiar with the terms below...
Mar 19, 2014
Nine new projects announced as part of the Clean Cities National Parks Initiative Stretching from sea to shining sea, millions of cars travel to and between America’s National Parks each year. Unfortunately, these vehicles produce greenhouse gases that contribute to...
Mar 10, 2014
UPS, a founding member of Clean Cities’ National Clean Fleets Partnership, announced plans to purchase 1,000 propane package delivery trucks and install an initial 50 fueling stations at UPS locations. The investment in propane vehicles and infrastructure is...
Feb 19, 2014
What driver behaviors can help reduce petroleum consumption? There are many simple changes fleet managers and individual drivers can adopt to improve vehicle efficiency, decrease fuel consumption, save money, and reduce emissions. In fact, the National Renewable...
Feb 19, 2014
What driver behaviors can help reduce petroleum consumption? There are many simple changes fleet managers and individual drivers can adopt to improve vehicle efficiency, decrease fuel consumption, save money, and reduce emissions. In fact, the National Renewable...
Feb 18, 2014
Ten ways communities can pave the way for plug-in electric vehicles The EV Everywhere Grand Challenge is the Energy Department’s 10-year vision to enable the United States to be the first nation in the world to produce plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) that are...