Upcoming Event - Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition

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The Council is pleased to announce that the US Department of Energy has officially designated the Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition as the 86th Clean Cities Coalition in the nation.
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Annual State of Our Air Briefing and Press Conference

Monday, March 19, 2018 - 07:41:15

Free Event: First Responder Clean Transportation Demonstration Day

Monday, January 15, 2018 - 12:32:15
Please join us on February 28, 2018 for a first responder clean transportation demonstration day at NCCAR.

Regional Solar PV Education Meeting

Wednesday, November 29, 2017 - 10:00:58
A solar education meeting will explain the technology, construction, regulations, and economics of the utility-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) systems that are increasing across North Carolina.

Upcoming Events for All!

Friday, September 01, 2017 - 11:46:15

Free Electric Car Show

Saturday, August 26, 2017 - 09:24:50

Ozone Season Kickoff Event and Press Conference

Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 11:45:59
You are invited to the Annual Ozone Season Kickoff Event and Press Conference on March 20. Local, state and federal government air quality officials will discuss air quality conditions, trends and programs.

North Carolina Sheriffs and Police Chiefs: Alternative Fuel Training Conference

Sunday, March 12, 2017 - 11:28:55
Alternative Fuel Training Conference

WNC Air Quality Accepting Nominations

Friday, February 03, 2017 - 08:17:17
Through the annual Clean Air Excellence Awards Program, the Western North Carolina Regional Air Quality Agency (WNCRAQA) will recognize businesses

Richard Louv to speak at YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain September 22nd

Monday, September 12, 2016 - 10:46:23
On Thursday, September 22, Richard Louv, author of nine books about the connections between family, nature and community, will speak at the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain.

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and EV committee Meeting

Friday, August 26, 2016 - 09:06:13
Please join us for these upcoming events. All interested are invited!

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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1025:China’s Plug-in Vehicle Market Share was More Than Double That of the U.S. for 2017

Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales in China began to grow rapidly after 2013, increasing from 0.1% to 2.3% of all new vehicle sales by 2017, mainly due to government monetary incentives and increased availability of PEV models. The growth of PEV sales in the U.S. has been more gradual, reaching 1.1% of light vehicle sales in 2017. Total PEV sales in China were about 550,000 vehicles in 2017, while U.S. PEV sales were just under 200,000. The share of all-electric vehicles (BEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) sold in China were much different than in the United States. In China, 81% of PEV sales were BEV in 2017, while in the U.S., BEV accounted for just over half (53%).

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Question of the Month

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 EPA makes some adjustments to account for different vehicle technology and fuel energy content. By tailoring AFV fuel economy testing and reporting, the EPA is able to provide apples-to-apples comparisons and allow consumers to make informed decisions.

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