by GNHCCC | Nov 2, 2017 | Fuel Efficiency, Vehicles
Early season snowfalls mean it’s time to brush off our cars and brush up on tips to save fuel in winter. In cold weather your mileage takes a hit. A conventional car gets about 12% lower gas mileage at 20°F than it does in warmer months and hybrid vehicles fuel...
by GNHCCC | Jun 5, 2017 | Fuel Efficiency, Question of the Month, Vehicles
How can I improve my gas mileage while driving this summer? Answer: Whether you are taking a summer road trip or just running errands around town, there are things you can do to improve your fuel economy and save money on fuel in the summertime. You may notice an...
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 | Aug 20, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Laws & Incentives, Question of the Month, Vehicles
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), light-duty vehicles (LDVs) emit nearly 60% of transportation-related GHG emissions and use more than half of all petroleum transportation fuel in the United States. In 1975, Congress enacted the Energy...
by GNHCCC | Aug 5, 2016 | Fuel Efficiency, Laws & Incentives
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) anticipates the availability of approximately $189,000 in new federal funds for the reduction of diesel emissions in our state. This money is authorized under the Federal Diesel Emissions...
by GNHCCC | Jun 30, 2016 | Clean Cities, Events, Fuel Efficiency, Fuels
AltWheels Fleet Day – Monday, September 19, 2016 Four Points By Sheraton, Norwood, MA The largest meeting of corporate and municipal Fleet Managers on the East Coast, consists of panels, exhibits, and vehicles offering a showcase of alternative...
