Sep 20, 2013
#12 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts Heavy-duty guide and search make it easy to explore alternative fuel options Clean Cities offers a robust collection of tools and publications designed to inform decision makers and help stakeholders deploy alternative fuels and vehicles....
Sep 19, 2013
What are the key terms to know when discussing electric drive vehicles and their fueling infrastructure? It is important to know how to “talk the talk” when it comes to electric drive vehicles. Becoming familiar with the terms below will help you better...
Sep 13, 2013
#11 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts Clean Cities’ longest-tenured coordinator has served for nearly two decades Since the first six Clean Cities coalitions received official U.S. Department of Energy designation in 1993, these organizations have been making an impact...
Sep 6, 2013
#10 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts An idling vehicle gets 0 mpg Idle reduction has been one of Clean Cities’ key strategies for cutting petroleum use since 2004. Reducing vehicle idling has immense potential for serious emissions benefits and cost savings: Every...
Aug 23, 2013
#9 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts More than 250 million gallons of petroleum displaced since 2004 Worldwide, propane is the third most common vehicle fuel, next to gasoline and diesel fuel. Over the last 20 years, Clean Cities has played an important role in the growing...
Aug 16, 2013
#8 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts Clean Cities has provided top-notch technical assistance for more than 20 years Clean Cities coalitions and their stakeholders implement thousands of projects every year within their local communities—all in the pursuit of cutting U.S....
Aug 16, 2013
Where can I find case studies and other information about fleets that have successfully adopted alternative fuels and advanced vehicles? Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Resources The AFDC Case Studies search is a great resource for examples of what real fleets...
Aug 9, 2013
While each vehicle reaches its optimal fuel economy at a different speed (or range of speeds), gas mileage usually begins to decrease at speeds above 50 mph. #7 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts Small changes can make a big impact Over the last 20 years, Clean Cities...
Aug 2, 2013
Natural gas buses accounted for 19% of all transit busses sold in 2010. #6 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts Nearly 63,000 natural gas vehicles in service Clean Cities coalitions have played an important role in the growing use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. Recent...
Jul 26, 2013
#5 Clean Cities Top 20 Facts More than a dozen tools help stakeholders deploy alternative fuels and vehicles The success of the Clean Cities program over the past 20 years is possible in part because of a network of coalitions, stakeholders, and technical experts who...
