General Interest - Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition

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MotorWeek's Clean Cities: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Thursday, October 19, 2017 - 10:46:21

2017 Alternative Fuel and Advanced Technology Vehicles

Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 14:36:43

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates Further Greening of Fleet

Thursday, April 06, 2017 - 09:02:40
With support from local U.S. DOE Clean Cities Coalitions, GRSM adds Propane Autogas Infrastructure and Vehicles

Compressed Natural Gas in the Asheville Area

Monday, October 31, 2016 - 12:57:32

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Celebrates New Alternative Fuel Equipment for Use by Park and Visitors

Wednesday, October 07, 2015 - 19:13:21
GRSM Becomes First National Park to Install Public Electric Vehicle Fast Charging Equipment

Alternative Fuel Equipment To Cut Pollution In Smokies

Wednesday, October 07, 2015 - 19:00:19

Smokies getting greener with new car charging stations

Wednesday, October 07, 2015 - 18:55:40

Great Smoky Mountains National Park to Celebrate New Alternative Fuel Equipment for Use by Park and Visitors

Wednesday, September 23, 2015 - 14:24:45

Thank You!

Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 15:36:06
Please join us in thanking our latest sponsors: PSNC Energy and Duke Energy

The Clean Cities 2015 Vehicle Buyer’s Guide is Now Available

Thursday, July 02, 2015 - 06:57:18
This helpful guide provides a comprehensive list of this year’s light-duty hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles that run on propane, compressed natural gas, electricity, E85, or biodiesel.

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Fact #1170: In 2019, Average Annual Retail Gasoline Prices Ranged from a Low of $2.26/gallon in Mississippi to a High of $3.67/gallon in Hawaii

The difference between the highest and lowest state average annual retail gasoline prices for 2019 was $1.41, with Hawaii having the highest average annual price ($3.67/gallon) and Mississippi having the lowest ($2.26/gallon). In general, the western-most states and northeastern states had higher gasoline prices than the rest of the country. Wyoming had the median average annual retail price of $2.56/gallon.

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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 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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