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.
Gas prices got you thinking about a new way to fuel? Interested in conversion potential to bi-fuel your fleet? Propane has financial, air quality, and efficiency benefits you should consider.
Join us for a day at the Biltmore Estate as we hear from the experts on propane opportunities with our friends at Alliance AutoGas. Stay after the program for lunch, a look at propane-fueled vehicles, and take a sustainability tour of the estate.
August 13th, 9AM-12PM
Free for fleet managers, sustainability staff, and elected officials. $25 for all others.
Steve Hightower from retired from City of Kingsport
Steve Whaley with PERC
John Jessup- NC Propane Gas Association
Agenda:
9:30-12 Propane Education Session- We will have leaders in the propane world such as Stuart Weidie from Alliance AutoGas, John Jessup from NCPGA, and Steve Whaley from PERC. Additionally, we will have a panel moderated by new Land of Sky Clean Cities Coordinator, Sara Nichols, that will include fleet case studies from the region.
12-1 Lunch and Fleet Showcase- Bring your propane fuel vehicle and get free admission to the program (Let us know so we save you a special space)!
1-3 Optional Biltmore Sustainability Tour- Biltmore has a variety of sustainable practices from their agricultural programs, alternative fuel, and energy usage. Enjoy this tour to see what kinds of ideas you can bring back to your space. Spots are limited for this tour, so sign up today.
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.
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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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