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
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Alternative Fuel Accident Training
Training for first responders to deal with alternative fuel vehicle accidents.
Join us for a virtual drive electric event Asheville on September 26th, noon to 3pm. This event is sponsored by the Blue Ridge EV Club, Western North Carolina Tesla Owners Group, Land-Of-Sky Clean Vehicle Coalition and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy.
Don't miss the 1pm panel discussion on Women and EV's!
To register and participate, you do not need to attend all of the sessions.
For a chance to win $250, register to attend and complete a short survey. Must be at least 18 years old to win. Limit one entry per person.
Join the Clean Cities Coalitions of North Carolina and Plug-in NC for a free webinar, the second in a three-part series, on factors and issues that organizations, fleets and municipalities should consider when looking to purchase electric vehicles.
• Bill Eaker of the Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition, who helped secure funding for multiple applicants in North Carolina’s Department of Environmental Quality VW Settlement.
• Chris Davis of the City of Charlotte, who will share his experience electrifying the City’s motor fleet and its criteria for assessing the electrification potential of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles.
• Mark McGrew with Lion Electric, who will highlight vehicle offerings from the truck and bus manufacturer, pilot projects underway across the country and purchasing opportunities in North Carolina.
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 Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center
Alternative Fuels Station Locator
Fuel Economy and Vehicle Comparisons
Fuel Fact of the Week
Fact #1235:Motor Vehicles Were the Top Commodity by Value Shipped from Seven States
The top commodity by value shipped out of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama, and Maryland in 2020 was motor vehicles. Electronics was the highest value commodity for nine states.
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.
Thursday, September 24, 2020 - 13:54:34 
The top commodity by value shipped out of Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama, and Maryland in 2020 was motor vehicles. Electronics was the highest value commodity for nine states.
