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.
Interested in a propane conversion? What is the cost savings of using this alt fuel? How easy is it to start making the switch?
Join the Clean Cities crew as we take a virtual tour of MB Haynes propane vehicles and fueling system, hear from Alliance Autogas about how the system works, and how easy it was to start to convert a fleet to propane.
When: Jan. 25th from 10-11 AM Where: ZOOM Register -today! Contact Sara@LandOfSky.org for more information
On September 26, the Blue Ridge EV Club hosted a Zoom panel session with women from around the area telling them what they love best about EVs and what got them into sustainable transportation.
This event was 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.
Join the Clean Cities Coalitions of North Carolina and Plug-in NC as we conclude our webinar series on Transportation Electrification in the Medium- and Heavy-Duty sectors. In our third and final webinar, we’ll hear perspectives from one of the nation’s largest investor-owned utilities: Duke Energy.
First, we’ll feature Mike Rowand, Director of Technology Development for Duke Energy, on the power and planning considerations for medium- and heavy-duty operators and how utilities can help with future transportation and infrastructure planning.
Then, we’ll see how these practices are put to work. Jim Poch, transportation manager of Duke Energy South Carolina, will share current initiatives and highlight successful collaboration with case studies from various Duke Energy service territories.
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.
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Fuel Fact of the Week
Fact #1170: In 2019, Average Annual Retail Gasoline Prices Ranged from a Low of $2.26/gallon in Mississippi to a High of $3.67/gallon in Hawaii
The difference between the highest and lowest state average annual retail gasoline prices for 2019 was $1.41, with Hawaii having the highest average annual price ($3.67/gallon) and Mississippi having the lowest ($2.26/gallon). In general, the western-most states and northeastern states had higher gasoline prices than the rest of the country. Wyoming had the median average annual retail price of $2.56/gallon.
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.