General Interest - 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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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.

Ozone Kickoff

Thursday, May 14, 2015 - 12:33:43
Every year the Land-of-Sky Regional Council holds an Ozone Kickoff event to let people know when ozone air quality forecasts begin, and the current state of air pollution in our region.

One Billion Gallons Saved in 2013

Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 15:01:51
We have collectively saved more than a billion gallons in a single year.

MotorWeek Clean Cities: Blue Ridge Parkway

Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 13:18:49

MotorWeek Clean Cities: Asheville, NC

Thursday, September 25, 2014 - 13:16:03
Our success story this week takes us to Asheville, North Carolina which has recently added 4 compressed natural gas refuse trucks to its fleet.

Renewing Commitments to Clean Transportation and Sustainable Energy

Wednesday, August 13, 2014 - 21:41:00
Twenty years ago, air quality experts with the national parks service and forest service sounded the alarm that our region had some very significant air quality issues.

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Fuel Fact of the Week

Fact #1064:Median All-Electric Vehicle Range Grew from 73 Miles in Model Year 2011 to 125 Miles in Model Year 2018

In model year 2011, there were just three different models of all-electric vehicles (AEV) available and their ranges on a full charge (according to the Environmental Protection Agency) spanned from 63 to 94 miles. By model year 2018, the number of AEV models increased to 14 and the available ranges expanded as well, from a minimum of 58 miles for the Smart Fortwo Electric Drive Coupe to a maximum of 335 miles for the Tesla Model S 100D. From 2011 to 2018, the median of the AEV ranges increased by 52 miles – from 73 to 125 miles.

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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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