by GNHCCC | Dec 20, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
Last month we learned about how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determines and reports conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings. While alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) fuel economy testing is largely similar to that of conventional fuels, the...
by GNHCCC | Nov 22, 2016 | Clean Cities, News
Plug In America Awarded $500,000 from U.S. Department of Energy to Advance Electric Vehicle Usage in New England New Haven, CT, November, 2016 – Plug In America has been awarded $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to invest in the promotion and adoption...
by GNHCCC | Nov 21, 2016 | Question of the Month
How are conventional light-duty vehicle fuel economy ratings determined and reported? It’s important to understand the who, what, when, where, and why (and how!) of fuel economy testing and labeling. In particular, you may be interested in the recent changes described...
by GNHCCC | Nov 3, 2016 | Fuels, News, Vehicles
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced 55 routes that will serve as the basis for a national network of “alternative fuel” corridors spanning 35 states. Though the network is nearly 85,000 miles long, more miles will be...
by GNHCCC | Oct 20, 2016 | Question of the Month, Vehicles
Heavy-duty vehicle idling, or running a vehicle’s engine while it is not in motion, occurs for a number of reasons, including temperature control during required rest stops, powering electronic equipment, and to avoid cold starting the vehicle. According to...
