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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)...
Deadline Extended for 2016 Clean Diesel Funding
Attention Connecticut Clean Diesel Stakeholders! The deadline for receiving proposals for this year’s Connecticut State DERA Program has been extended to September 20, 2016. Proposals submitted by the September 7, 2016 original deadline will receive a bonus criteria...
Join the rEVolution! September 10-18
We want to make sure you know about National Drive Electric Week taking place September 10-18 in more than 200 locations across the country. The purpose is to raise awareness and draw attention to the widespread availability of electric- and plug-in vehicles....
EV Smart Fleets – Making Electric Vehicles Affordable for Fleets
Greater New Haven Clean Cities Coalition and other Clean Cities Coalitions nationwide are working with CALSTART to explore ways to integrate electric vehicles (EVs) and charging into a fleet procurement. Deployment of EVs in fleets offer many long-term...
What are the current and future light-duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards?
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...
Capacity Loss Tool for the 2013 Nissan Leaf
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