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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Chicago

Description: The Chicago area coalition marks its five-year anniversary in 1999 as a member of the Clean Cities Program. Their progress in the last five years has been remarkable as they advance the alternative fuel and vehicle markets, increase coalition membership, help support new alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) legislation, and educate fleet managers. The coalition boasts more than 90 stakeholders, including industry, government, environmental and academic organizations, and membership continues to grow.… more
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Salt Lake City

Description: Since its designation as a national Clean City in 1994, Salt Lake Clean Cities has put more than 2,600 alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) on community streets. The 82 business, nonprofit, and government agencies that comprise the coalition are all dedicated to cleaning the air by reducing vehicle exhaust. Salt Lake Clean Cities has the third largest compressed natural gas and propane-refueling infrastructure in the country, with 98 locations available. They sponsor an annual ''Spring Soiree'' to … more
Date: May 20, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Greater Long Island

Description: This coalition was the culmination a two-year joint effort by Long Island Lighting Company and the Long Island Regional Planning Board. The group's first alternative fuel project was a single fill compressed natural gas station and a converted Chevrolet Caprice. Since then, the coalition has made steady progress in the alternative fuel and alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) market. They have over 400 AFVs and 21 fueling stations in their operating area. Thanks to strong partnerships with local publ… more
Date: May 20, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: San Diego

Description: Stakeholders in the San Diego coalition have already helped remove about 125 tons of nitrogen oxides and 867 tons of carbon dioxide every year since their inception in 1996. They are proud of their numerous accomplishments, including the San Diego Gas and Electric's installation of a solar chargeport, which can charge up to six electric vehicles simultaneously and at no cost. San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition will also soon be home to the first alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) showroom in… more
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Coachella Valley

Description: Southern California's Coachella Valley became a Clean Cities region in 1996. Since then, they've made great strides. SunLine Transit, the regional public transit provider, was the first transit provider to replace its entire fleet with compressed natural gas buses. They've also built the foundation for a nationally recognized model in the clean air movement, by partnering with Southern California Gas Company to install a refueling station and developing a curriculum for AFV maintenance with the… more
Date: May 20, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Los Angeles

Description: As the second largest city in the United States, Los Angeles has more than 9 million motor vehicles on the road, accounting for up to 60% of the region's air pollution. Clean Cities Los Angeles has pioneered efforts in implementing innovation pollution reduction strategies, using alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). More than 475 compressed natural gas, liquefied natural gas, and electric vehicles (EVs) have been incorporated into city fleets. They've also launched Quick Char… more
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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SuperShuttle CNG Fleet Start-Up Experience

Description: The Gas Research Institute (GRI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), along with several industry partners, are collaborating with SuperShuttle of Denver, Colorado, to evaluate natural gas vans added to the SuperShuttle fleet in 1999. Brand new (1999 model year) dedicated and bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) vans manufactured by Ford Motor Company will be operated side-by-side with several similar gasoline vehicles in normal revenue service. Once the study is complete, DOE's National Re… more
Date: May 18, 1999
Creator: Eudy, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ford Taurus Ethanol-Fueled Sedan

Description: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is encouraging the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). To support this activity, DOE has directed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to conduct projects to evaluate the performance and acceptability of light-duty AFVs. In this study, we tested a pair of 1998 Ford Tauruses: one E85 (85% gasoline/15% ethanol) model (which was tested on both E85 and gasoline) and a gasoline model as closely matched as possible. Each vehicl… more
Date: June 24, 1999
Creator: Eudy, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ford F250 Dedicated CNG Pickup

Description: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is encouraging the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). To support this activity, DOE has directed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) to conduct projects to evaluate the performance and acceptability of light-duty AFVs. In this study, we tested a pair of 1998 Ford F-250 pickups: one dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) model and a gasoline model as closely matched as possible. Each vehicle was run through a series of t… more
Date: June 24, 1999
Creator: Eudy, L.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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OUT Success Stories: Renewable Energy at the Olympics

Description: Many energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies were featured at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. Most of the projects that contributed to the Olympics continue to provide a meaningful demonstration and learning experience for the people of Atlanta.
Date: August 31, 2000
Creator: Green, B.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Norcal Prototype LNG Truck Fleet: Final Results

Description: U.S. DOE and National Renewable Energy Laboratory evaluated Norcal Waste Systems liquefied natural gas (LNG) waste transfer trucks. Trucks had prototype Cummins Westport ISXG engines. Report gives final evaluation results.
Date: July 1, 2004
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Greater Philadelphia

Description: Always going beyond expectations, the Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities Program provides its stakeholders with excellent resources to implement alternative fuel projects. They are known as one of the most successful coalitions in the Clean Cities Program, and are a member-funded organization comprised of large government organizations, utilities, and non-profit groups in the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The coalition aggressively promotes alternative fuel vehicle acquisitions; their public o… more
Date: May 20, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Atlanta

Description: The Atlanta Clean City was the first to join the program in 1993, and has been successfully spreading the word about the benefits of alternative fuels ever since. They have already surpassed their year 2000 goal of operating more than 2,600 alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). More than 30 stakeholders continue to help spur the Atlanta AFV market development by implementing innovative alternative fuel projects. Stakeholders actively support legislation that encourages the use of AFVs and sponsor w… more
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean Cities Award Winning Coalition: Denver

Description: The cities of Denver and Boulder comprise the Denver Clean Cities Coalition. They are committed to cleaner fuels, greener fleets, and bluer skies. More than 25 active stakeholders, including local government agencies, utilities, and private organizations, work together to advance alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles in the region. The city of Denver boasts several neighborhood electric vehicles for employees' use around town. The coalition has also sponsored alternative fuel workshop… more
Date: May 19, 1999
Creator: Kaiser, ICF
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Natural gas buses: Separating myth from fact (Clean Cities alternative fuel information series fact sheet)

Description: Increasing numbers of transit agencies across North America are making the choice to convert their bus fleets to compressed natural gas (CNG), and even more are seriously considering it. Natural gas buses now account for at least 20{percent} of all new bus orders. However, it becomes difficult for fleet operators to fairly evaluate the potential benefits of an alternative fuel program if they are confronted with misinformation or poor comparisons based on false assumptions. This fact sheet addr… more
Date: April 27, 2000
Creator: Parish, R.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Colorado's clean energy choices

Description: The daily choices made as consumers affect the environment and the economy. Based on the state of today's technology and economics, Colorado consumers can include energy efficiency and renewable energy into many aspects of their lives. These choices include where they obtain electricity, how they use energy at home, and how they transport themselves from one place to another. In addition to outlining how they can use clean energy, Colorado's Clean Energy Choices gives consumers contacts and lin… more
Date: April 15, 2000
Creator: Strawn, N. & Jones, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Alternative Fuel News, Vol. 3 No. 2

Description: This special issue of Alternative Fuel News highlights the Fifth National Clean Cities Conference held in Louisville, Kentucky. The momentum for the program is stronger than ever and the coalitions are working to propel the alternative fuel industry forward.
Date: September 23, 1999
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Clean cities: Award winning coalition -- Maricopa

Description: The Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) Regional Council initiated the Maricopa Clean Cities Program on June 20, 1995. Its purpose was to encourage the use of alternative fuels in the Maricopa region and to obtain recognition for the steps the region had already taken to support the use of alternative fuels. One key element to Maricopa Clean Cities' success is the strong support it receives from the Arizona legislation. The Maricopa Clean Cities stakeholders are committed to increasing th… more
Date: October 25, 1999
Creator: O'Connor, K. & Raye, M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Ohio's first ethanol-fueled light-duty fleet: Clean cities alternative fuel information series case study

Description: In 1996, the State of Ohio established a project to demonstrate the effectiveness of ethanol as an alternative to gasoline in its fleet operations. All vehicles in the study were 1996 model year Ford Tauruses: ten were flexible-fuel vehicles (FFVs) and three were standard gasoline models. Overall, the State of Ohio's staff has been pleased with the Taurus FFVs. The vehicles perform well and meet the operators' needs.
Date: May 21, 1999
Creator: Whalen, P.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Alternative Fuel News, Vol. 3 No. 3

Description: The alternative fuel industry is heating up. It is a very exciting time to be in the energy business, especially when it comes to transportation. Celebrating of the milestone 75th Clean Cities coalition and kick off of the new Federal Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) USER Program is occurring in cities across the country. Clean Energy for the 21st Century and the events that are happening during Energy Awareness Month are covered in this issue. Spotlighted are niche markets; several airports acro… more
Date: October 29, 1999
Creator: DOE, Clean Cities Program at
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Alternative Fuel News, Volume 4, Number 3

Description: This issue of Alternative Fuel News focuses on transit buses and refuse haulers. Many transit agencies and waste management companies are investigating alternatives to traditional diesel buses and refuse haulers.
Date: November 14, 2000
Creator: Ficker, C.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Advanced Technology and Alternative Fuel Vehicles

Description: This fact sheet provides a basic overview of today's alternative fuel choices--including biofuels, biodiesel, electricity, and hydrogen--alternative fuel vehicles, and advanced vehicle technology, such as hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cells and advanced drive trains.
Date: August 20, 2001
Creator: Tuttle, J.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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A Guidebook to the U.S. Department of Energy's Alternative Fuel Transportation Program for State and Alternative Fuel Provider Fleets

Description: The country's increasing dependence on imported oil and the relative instability of the oil-producing countries prompted Congress to pass the Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992. The Act called on the US Department of Energy (DOE) to expand research and development in the transportation sector, and to create programs for accelerating the introduction of alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs) to replace conventional models fueled by gasoline. DOE's Alternative Fuel Transportation Program, as codified … more
Date: February 21, 2001
Creator: Melendez, M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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