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!)
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Alternative Fuel Accident Training
Training for first responders to deal with alternative fuel vehicle accidents.
Last week, UNC Asheville became the first state agency in North Carolina to put new plug-in Chevrolet Bolts on the road in an effort to reduce fossil fuel consumption. John Ridout and Pat Berk of the University Transportation Office posed with one of the cars and then took The Wag for a spin around campus. It is among the quietest, smoothest rides imaginable.
The new cars have an expected range of more than 250 miles on a charge, and by replacing two gasoline vehicles with electric vehicles, the University hopes to reduce gasoline consumption by an additional 1,000 gallons per year, equivalent to about 20,000 pounds of CO2.
Since 2016, UNC Asheville has employed a Nissan Leaf in the motor pool as the all-electric option for travel in the Asheville metro area. And since the arrival of the Nissan Leaf, UNC Asheville has saved approximately 1,200 gallons of fuel. With the addition of the long-range EVs, we should be able to support longer trips without the need for gasoline.
Free Workshop! Autonomous and connected vehicles will have a significant impact on the way we live, commute and travel in the future. This Autonomous and Connected Vehicles Workshop will provide insights to the many potential benefits and challenges of these technologies and host a facilitated community discussion.
Friday, January 24 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
NC Arboretum - Education Center 20 Frederick Law Olmstead Way Asheville, NC 28806
Join the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition and the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition to learn more about renewable natural gas technologies and their potential applications in North Carolina. This event is free of cost to attendees and lunch will be provided!
Asheville Workshop (Register Here) Contact: Bill Eaker, Land of Sky Regional Council 828-734-7434, bill@landofsky.org
Triangle Workshop (Register Here) Contact: Andrea Eilers, Triangle J Council of Governments- Triangle Clean Cities 919-558-2705, aeilers@tjcog.org
Just in time for the beginning of the new year, the 2020 Fuel Economy Guide is now available at FuelEconomy.gov. The Guide is published annually by the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and offers data on current model year (MY) vehicles.
This year’s guide provides fuel economy ratings for more than 1,000 light-duty vehicles.
FuelEconomy.gov is federal government website that helps consumers make informed fuel economy choices when purchasing a vehicle and helps them achieve the best fuel economy possible from the cars they own.
FuelEconomy.gov is maintained by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy with data provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The site helps fulfill DOE and EPA’s responsibility under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to provide accurate fuel economy information to consumers.
The Coalition had several alt fuel vehicles in the Cherokee Indian Fair Parade on October 8th. Thanks to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians Air Quality Office for partnering with us and providing their Chevy Volt and great handouts for the kids. The Air Avenger had a swell time interacting with all the kids! Come see us at the November 23 Asheville and December 9 Waynesville Holiday parades!
The North Carolina Clean Energy Technology Center (NCCETC) and NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT) are hosting four public Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Information & Input Sessions at four locations across the state from March 22 to 29, 2019.
Governor Roy Cooper has instructed state agencies to make plans to promote clean energy in Executive Order 80. As part of this effort, the NCDOT is creating a statewide plan to promote the use of clean transportation technologies and is looking for your input. You're invited to join one of our public planning meetings to learn more and provide feedback.
Sessions:
Asheville Friday, March 22 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Land of Sky Regional Council 339 New Leicester Hwy # 140, Asheville, NC 28806
Raleigh Tuesday, March 26 1 - 5 p.m. McKimmon Conference & Training Center 1101 Gorman St, Raleigh, NC 27606
Charlotte Wednesday, March 27 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Centralina Council of Governments 9815 David Taylor Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Kinston Friday, March 29 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Woodmen Community Center 2602 W Vernon Ave, Kinston, NC 28504
NCCETC’s planning partners include the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition, Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition, and the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition.
For more information contact Rick Sapienza, Director of the Clean Transportation Program at the NC Clean Energy Technology Center, at resapien@ncsu.edu or (919) 515-2788.
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Fuel Economy and Vehicle Comparisons
Fuel Fact of the Week
Fact #1198: Average Age of U.S. Light-Duty Vehicles Reached a New High of 12.1 Years in 2020
Americans have been keeping their vehicles longer, leading to an increase in the average age of light-duty vehicles on the road. From 2002 to 2020, the average age of light-duty vehicles increased by two and a half years, reaching a new high of 12.1 years. The period from 2009 to 2013 experienced a more rapid rise in average age than the rest of the series.
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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