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. (See our photo gallery!)
Station Locator
Find alternative fueling stations in your area. Click here.
Alternative Fuel Accident Training
Training for first responders to deal with alternative fuel vehicle accidents.
Wow, Clean Cities Coordinators sure are dedicated folks! They will do just about anything to promote alternative fueled vehicles and improve air quality! That includes becoming “The Air Avenger” superhero and educating hundreds of citizens attending Western North Carolina’s holiday parades.
Thursday, December 13, 2018 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Biltmore Estate - Deerpark Lodge Room One Lodge Street Asheville, NC 288803
Learn about the savings and other benefits of using propane, hear the latest on autogas vehicles and fueling systems, listen to case studies by local fleets and learn about the VW Settlement and other funding opportunities. View Propane Autogas Vehicles outside.
North Carolina has submitted its plan for the state’s $92 million share of a national settlement with Volkswagen for unlawfully cheating on vehicle emissions. The Volkswagen Mitigation Plan details how the state will invest the first 33% of the funds in Phase 1 on projects to significantly reduce NOx emissions and improve air quality.
At the direction of Governor Roy Cooper, the Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Air Quality (DAQ) worked with stakeholders and people across the state to shape the proposed plan for Phase 1. Based on public feedback, there was overwhelming support for replacing school buses with new, more efficient models.
• Owner and Dealer cars on display including the Tesla Model 3 and the Chevy Bolt • See the latest plug-in electric car models • Electric Vehicle charging station demonstrations • Meet members of the Blue Ridge EV Club • Get answers to all your questions about costs, range, charging, and more!
Presenters include representatives from the WPCOG, NC Division of Energy, Mineral and Land Resources, NC Division of Water Resources, Mecklenberg County Stormwater, UNC Charlotte, NC State University, Appalachian State University, Charlotte Regional Transit System (CATS), Centralina Council of Governments, and the City of Hickory.
When Thursday, July 26, 2018 at 8:30 AM EDT -to- Friday, July 27, 2018 at 3:30 PM EDT
Monday, March 26, 2018 2:00 to 4:30 PM Land-of-Sky Regional Council Office 339 New Leicester Hwy – Suite 140 Asheville, NC 28806
DRAFT AGENDA
Light Refreshments and Pre-Event Media Interviews (1:30 – 2:00 PM)
Welcome and Introductions – Bill Eaker, Land-of-Sky Regional Council (LOSRC) (10 minutes)
State and Federal Air Quality Issues Update (Air Quality Conditions/Trends/Programs) – Mike Abraczinskas, Director, N.C. Division of Air Quality (20 minutes)
Local Agency Air Quality Update (Air Quality Conditions in Buncombe County) – Ashley Featherstone, Permitting Program Manager, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency (20 minutes)
Break (15 minutes)
A Smarter and Cleaner Energy Future for WNC – Jason Walls, District Manager and Lang Reynolds, Electric Transportation Manager, Duke Energy (20 minutes)
Efforts to Reduce Emissions from Motor Vehicles in the Region – Bill Eaker, Coordinator, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and Ritchie Rozzelle, Transportation Demand Management Coordinator, LOSRC (15 minutes)
It’s Our Air Curriculum – Keith Bamberger, N.C. Division of Air Quality (15 minutes)
Question and Answer Session – The Press (30 minutes)
Closing Remarks – Bill Eaker, LOSRC (5 minutes)
Sponsors: Regional Clean Air Campaign, N.C. Division of Air Quality, WNC Regional Air Quality Agency, Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition
Thanks to Buncombe County Government TV for their support!
For more Information, Contact: Bill Eaker, LOSRC, 828-734-7434 cell
by Annabel Gibson, News Staff Writer, The Blue Banner
As electric vehicles grow in popularity, UNC Asheville has added to charging stations to the P12 lot on campus.
The charging stations were made possible by a $10,000 grant from Duke Energy, as part of its $4.4 million investment in environmental projects and donations in agreement with the government to end their Clean Air Act litigation.
Need a jolt? If you park your electric vehicle at one of three City of Asheville parking garages you can charge your car while you are dining or shopping downtown.
Through a partnership with Duke Energy Carolinas, electric vehicle charging stations — called EVs for short — have recently been installed in:
Wall Street Parking Garage, top floor
Rankin Avenue Parking Garage, bottom level
A third EV in the Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage is privately owned and operated.
Please join us on February 28, 2018 for a first responder clean transportation demonstration day at the NC Center for Automotive Research (NCCAR). Come learn about alternative fuel vehicles and clean transportation technology applications specific to law enforcement, fire and rescue, and emergency medical services. The event will include class room instruction with real world case study results, hands on product static review, closed course ride and drive, and lunch. See and learn about available technologies that can save money, improve efficiency, and extend vehicle service life.
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Alternative Fuels Station Locator
Fuel Economy and Vehicle Comparisons
Fuel Fact of the Week
Fact #1127: Since Model Year 2016, Automatic Transmissions Have Provided Better Average Fuel Economy than Manual Transmissions
Historically, manual transmissions delivered better fuel economy than automatic transmissions. However, beginning with model year 2016, improvements in the efficiency of automatic transmissions have reversed that trend. Automatic transmissions have added gears more quickly than their manual counterparts. The increased number of gears, along with other design improvements, have contributed to the improved fuel economy of vehicles fitted with automatic transmissions.
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.
Sunday, January 20, 2019 - 17:50:00 
