Publications

Evaluating the Emission Reduction Benefits of WMATA Natural Gas Buses

6/1/2003

This fact sheet describes the emission reduction benefits of natural gas buses demonstrated by the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Transit Authority fleet as part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program (FCVT).

Tiger Teams Provide Coalitions Technical and Market Assistance

5/1/2003

This two-page fact sheet describes Clean Cities Technical Assistance (Tiger Teams) projects, both completed and ongoing.

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report - March 3, 2003

3/3/2003

This is the ninth issue of the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, a quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on the price of alternative fuels in the U.S. and their relation to gasoline and diesel prices. This issue discusses prices that were gathered from Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders during the weeks of February 3, February 10, and February 17 2003, with comparisons to the prices in the previous Price Report, which were collected in October, 2002.

Authors: Lott, M.

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report - December 27, 2002

12/27/2002

This is the eighth issue of the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, a quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on the price of alternative fuels in the U.S. and their relation to gasoline and diesel prices. This issue discusses prices that were gathered from Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders during the weeks of October 21, October 28, and November 4, 2002, with comparisons to the prices in the previous Price Report which were collected in July, 2002.

Authors: Lott, M.

Advanced Technology Vehicles in Service: NORCAL Waste Systems, Inc.

12/1/2002

This fact sheet describes the liquefied natural gas (LNG) long-haul heavy-duty trucks at Norcal Waste Systems Inc.'s sanitary fill company.

Authors: White, H.

Tiger Teams Technical Assistance: CNG Fuel Transfer

10/1/2002

This CD ROM offers step-by-step instructions on how to fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) from one bus to another.

Model Year 2003: Alternative Fuel Vehicles Available or Nearing Completion

8/27/2002

This document provides facts and figures for all model year 2003 alternative fuel vehicles available to fleet buyers and the general public to lease or purchase.

Authors: Coene, N.

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report - August 8, 2002

8/8/2002

This is the seventh issue of the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, a quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on the price of alternative fuels in the U.S. and their relation to gasoline and diesel prices. This issue discusses prices that were gathered from Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders during the weeks of July 15, July 22, and July 29, 2002, with comparisons to the prices in the previous Price Report which were collected in April, 2002.

Authors: Lott, M.

United Parcel Service (UPS) CNG Truck Fleet: Final Results

8/1/2002

In cooperation with UPS, a selection of Freightliner CNG delivery vehicles from the company's original 1996 order were evaluated as part of the U.S. Department of Energy/National Renewable Energy Laboratory (DOE/NREL) Truck Evaluation Project. The plan for this evaluation was to test as many as 15 CNG package delivery cars and 3 diesel package delivery cars operating in the Hartford, Connecticut area from UPS's Waterbury, Hartford, and Windsor facilities. This report included a technical review of data collected for the UPS CNG package delivery car operations in Hartford and Waterbury, Connecticut, compared with UPS diesel truck operations in Windsor, Connecticut. The objective of this project was to provide transportation professionals with quantitative, unbiased information on the cost, maintenance, operational, and emissions characteristics of CNG as one alternative to conventional diesel fuel for heavy-duty trucking applications.

Authors: Chandler, K.; Walkowicz, K.; Clark, N.

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report - May 10, 2002

5/10/2002

This is the sixth issue of the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, a quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on the price of alternative fuels in the U.S. and their relation to gasoline and diesel prices. This issue discusses prices that were gathered from Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders during the weeks of April 15 and April 22, 2002, with comparisons to the prices in the previous Price Report which were collected in February, 2002.

Authors: Lott, M.

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles Offer Solutions to Imported Oil, Air Pollution, Climate Change

4/1/2002

A fact sheet describing available alternative fuels vehicles and the fuels themselves, written primarily for individual motorists.

Authors: LaRocque, T

Tiger Teams Help Coalitions Solve Technical Issues

4/1/2002

Fact sheet offers a general overview of the Tiger Teams program, including types of projects it tackles and how projects are evaluated.

Transit Users Group Supports Transit Agencies with Natural Gas Buses

4/1/2002

This fact sheet describes the Natural Gas Transit Users Group (TUG), an organization made up of representatives from transit agencies, industry associations, and government entities, that promotes natural gas vehicle technology in transit fleets.

Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report - March 28, 2002

3/28/2002

This is the fifth issue of the Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Price Report, a quarterly newsletter keeping you up to date on the price of alternative fuels in the U.S. and their relation to gasoline and diesel prices. This issue discusses prices that were gathered from Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders during the months of January and February, 2002, with comparisons to the prices in the previous Price Report which were collected in October, 2001.

Authors: Lott, M.

Alternative Fuels in Public Transit: A Match Made on the Road

3/1/2002

As alternative fuels compete with conventional fuels for a place in public awareness and acceptance, one of their most visible applications is in public transportation. Vehicles, particularly buses and shuttles, that carry people in large numbers, stand to gain much from using alternative fuels. Such high-demand fuel users can help sustain a fueling infrastructure that supports private autos and other smaller vehicles.