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How can I compare the energy content of alternative fuels and gasoline or diesel?
...What implications does this have for overall fuel and vehicle comparisons? Alternative fuels have varying energy densities and are measured using a number of different units, which can make comparing them tricky. The gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) unit...
VW Settlement News – UPDATED
In September 2015 Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted to secretly and deliberately installing "defeat devices" - software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators. It affected nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded 2.0-liter diesel vehicles...
What factors do employers need to consider when establishing a workplace charging program?
While there is not a one-size-fits-all solution for workplace charging, there are a number of resources available to help employers design, implement, and manage the right program for their organization. Assess Demand Employers considering whether workplace charging...
No January 2017 Question of the Month
The Clean Cities Blog helps Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders access information about alternative transportation topics that affect their coalitions around the United States. It is hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency &...
Informal Public Comment Period Announced for CT’s Proposed VW State Mitigation Plan
Comment Period Closes February 28, 2017 In late 2015, Volkswagen (VW) publicly admitted it had secretly and deliberately installed defeat device software designed to cheat emissions tests and deceive federal and state regulators in nearly 500,000 VW and Audi branded...
How is fuel economy determined and reported for alternative fuel 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...
Greater New Haven Clean Cities Joins Regional Team to Advance Electric Vehicle Usage in New England
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...
Everything You Need to Know about Fuel Economy Labels
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...
Federal Highway Administration Unveils National ‘Alternative Fuel and Electric Charging’ Network
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...
What idle reduction technologies are available for heavy-duty 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 Argonne...
Lee Grannis Recognized with Benjamin Watson Award
Grannis says he's honored to be in the company of fellow military veteran and friend Benjamin Watson. From north to south, from east to west, the winners of the Benjamin Watson Inspirational Award are among Clean Cities' best in the nation. Now Lee Grannis,...
Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and GHG Emissions Standards
What are the current and future medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards? According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), greenhouse gas (GHG)...