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.
Wednesday, September 6, 7pm Electric Vehicles: Local Movement, Global Impact - A Sierra Club talk by Dave Erb and Pana Columbus Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville, 1 Edwin Place, Asheville NC 28801 All are invited. EV owners are encouraged to bring their EVs early (at 6pm) for a show and tell.
Sunday, September 10, noon-4pm Free Electric Car Show Asheville Outlets, 800 Brevard Rd, Asheville NC
Wednesday, September 13, 7pm Blue Ridge EV Club will host a screening of "Time to Choose" UNCA campus, place TBD. Discussion to follow the screening.
• Owner and Dealer cars on display including the 240-mile range Chevy Bolt and the Tesla Model X • 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!
While Clean Cities did not publish a 2017 Vehicle Buyer's Guide, you can find a list of the 2017 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles on Alternative Fuels Data Center’s (AFDC) Publications database
This helpful guide provides a comprehensive list of light-duty hybrid electric vehicles and vehicles that run on propane, compressed natural gas, electricity, E85, or biodiesel. The guide contains model-specific information on engine size, price, fuel economy, and emissions. It also provides short backgrounds on each fuel and helpful tips to improve fuel economy, compare and offset costs, and find alternative fueling stations.
You are invited to a special demonstration of several Mean Green Electric Mowers on Wednesday, June 21 at 11am at the UNCA Riverside Warehouse at 1414 Riverside Drive in Woodfin (not on Main campus).
Saturday, June 17 9am - 1pm OLLI - Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UNC Asheville Reuter Center, CPO #5000, One University Heights, Asheville Map
Your next car could be an electric model! Many new and used “plug-in” hybrid and full electric models are now available.
Learn the basics of electric cars, range and charging considerations.
Discover which features are important to consider and assess their particular worth to you.
See some electric cars close up and talk to owners.
A pre-class survey of your driving habits will enrich in-class understanding. During the workshop, you will clarify your needs and walk away with the key facts that you need to go online or visit dealerships.
The fee is a modest $50 payable to UNC-Asheville. Registration is open to any member of the public.
A person has to create a login the first time that he/she uses the website to register. (If they have any problems with this, they can contact UNC-Asheville OLLI administrative assistant, Caitlin Han at 828-251-6140).
Instructors: Joe Baum is a retired automotive product development executive. Joe and Lenore Baum have owned an electric car for over three years and now own a second. They recharge it with solar energy and are charter members of the Blue Ridge Electric Vehicle Club.
We are very proud to be helping the Great Smoky Mountains National Park move forward toward their 2020 goal of 20% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from 2006 levels. The new propane equipment will help them achieve this goal.
For more information about the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities National Parks Initiative, please visit the national CCNPI website.
About Tennessee Clean Fuels
Tennessee Clean Fuels (TNCleanFuels), comprised of two non-profit organizations, works across the state of TN to reduce petroleum use and subsequent air pollution and emissions. Since 2005, TNCleanFuels and its many partner fleets have collaborated to reduce the use of over 49 million gasoline gallon equivalents, and, since 2009, have prevented over 219,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions from being generated in the state.
You are invited to the Annual Ozone Season Kickoff Event and Press Conference!
Local, state and federal government air quality officials will discuss air quality conditions, trends and programs. Duke Energy representatives will present on their energy efficiency initiatives and other emission reduction programs. And hear the latest on efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles across the region.
For North Carolina Sheriffs, Police Chiefs, and Staff
Alternative Fuel Training Conference
At Alliance AutoGas, we believe it is our duty to educate individuals on the benefits and effectiveness of autogas, therefore, we are holding an Alternative Fuel Training Conference for North Carolina Sheriffs and Police Chiefs!
At the training, you will learn in depth about autogas as an alternative fuel and what it can do for your fleet. Attendees will have the opportunity to test drive vehicles and learn one-on-one from our autogas experts. You will receive a certificate of completion and lunch will be served.
According to Mike Phillips, former Captain of Criminal Enforcement and current Municipal & Law Enforcement Specialist for Alliance AutoGas, “Alternative fuels are an excellent way for law enforcement agencies to cut operational costs and to reduce emissions in their jurisdictions. This training will inform departments about how to start a successful program and help them determine the best alternative solution for their agency.”
April 7, 2017 – 9am-5pm Alliance AutoGas Research and Development Center 170 Sweeten Creek Rd. Asheville, NC 28803 Admission: Free *Lunch included (Please provide any food allergies or dietary restrictions.)
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Holiday Inn Biltmore East and there is a special rate for attendees of this event. Contact Mark Roebke 828. 298. 5611 to reserve your room.
The Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Alternative Fuels Station Locator
Fuel Economy and Vehicle Comparisons
Fuel Fact of the Week
Fact #1025:China’s Plug-in Vehicle Market Share was More Than Double That of the U.S. for 2017
Plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) sales in China began to grow rapidly after 2013, increasing from 0.1% to 2.3% of all new vehicle sales by 2017, mainly due to government monetary incentives and increased availability of PEV models. The growth of PEV sales in the U.S. has been more gradual, reaching 1.1% of light vehicle sales in 2017. Total PEV sales in China were about 550,000 vehicles in 2017, while U.S. PEV sales were just under 200,000. The share of all-electric vehicles (BEV) to plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) sold in China were much different than in the United States. In China, 81% of PEV sales were BEV in 2017, while in the U.S., BEV accounted for just over half (53%).
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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