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Do You Own a Flexible-Fuel Vehicle?

Description: This two-page Clean Cities fact sheet describes flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) -- those that can run on ethanol, gasoline, or a combination of the two. It targets individual drivers and fleet operators who may not know they're already driving FFVs or who may want to purchase FFVs
Date: April 1, 2003
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Experience with Bi-Fuel LPG Pickups in Texas

Description: The State of Texas requires state agencies to purchase alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). In 1996, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) representatives added about 400 bi-fuel liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) pickup trucks to their fleet. The fleet managers were willing to share information about their fleets and the operation of these vehicles, so a study was launched to collect operations, maintenance, and cost data for selected LPG and gasoline vehicles (as controls) throughout 18 months o… more
Date: May 12, 1999
Creator: Whalen, P.
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Lower Merion a Key Player in Alternative Fuel Buses

Description: This 2-page Clean Cities fact sheet describes the use of natural gas power in buses by the Lower Merion School District, located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, PA. It includes information on the history of the program, along with contact information for the local Clean Cities Coordinator and Lower Merion School District.
Date: April 2004
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Natural Gas Moves Little Tykes in Hudson

Description: This 2-page Clean Cities fact sheet describes the use of natural gas power in buses by Hudson City Schools, located in Hudson, OH. It includes information on the history of the program, along with contact information for the local Clean Cities Coordinator and Hudson City Schools.
Date: April 2004
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Tiger Teams Technical Assistance: Reliable, Universal Open Architecture for Card Access to Dispense Alternative Fuels

Description: Report discusses the dilemma of incorporating consistent, convenient, universal card access (or ''pay-at-the-pump'') systems into alternative fueling stations across the country. The state of California continues to be in the forefront of implementing alternative fuels for transportation applications. Aggressive efforts to deploy alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in California have highlighted the need to provide adequate fueling stations and develop appropriate, user-friendly means to purchase … more
Date: March 1, 2002
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Vehicle Buyer's Guide for Fleets: Clean Cities Tools and Resources (Fact Sheet)

Description: This fact sheet describes the Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer's Guide for Fleets. The Guide educates fleet managers and policymakers about alternative fuels and vehicles, helps managers learn if their fleets are affected by government regulations, and provides comprehensive information about currently available light- and heavy-duty AFVs.
Date: October 2003
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