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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Propane AutoGas Answers Event

Tuesday, November 06, 2018 - 15:23:39
Learn about the savings and other benefits of using propane

2018 Free Electric Car Show

Thursday, July 26, 2018 - 13:16:06

2018 Western NC Air & Water Quality Conferences

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 - 07:59:45

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

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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1077:Of Emerging Fuel Saving Technologies, Gasoline Direct Injection Was the Most Widely Adopted in 2018

Manufacturers have been adopting technologies that improve the efficiency of light-duty vehicles and allow them to achieve greater fuel economy. Of all the emerging technologies, gasoline direct injection (GDI) has seen the highest level of adoption among manufacturers, reaching 51% for the 2018 model year. Eight of the largest manufacturers installed GDI in more than 75% of the vehicles they produced, with several near or at 100%. Turbo charging and stop/start are two other engine technologies that reached a production share of about 30%, while cylinder deactivation (CD) was at 12%. Thirty-six percent of the vehicles produced had transmissions with seven or more gears while 22% were fitted with continuously variable transmissions (CVT). Gasoline hybrid vehicles accounted for 4%, while plug-in hybrid, all-electric, and fuel cell vehicles had a combined total of 3%.

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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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