The Official Publication of the Clean Cities Network and the Alternative Fuels Data Center

ALTERNATIVE FUEL NEWS

U. S. DEPARTMENT of ENERGY

The Official Publication of the Clean Cities Network and the Alternative Fuels Data Center

Vol. 1 - No. 1

Clinton Endorses Stronger Clean Air Rules

DOE Offers Alternative Fuel Grants

Chrysler Announces Plans for 

E-85 Minivan Production

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Inside Interview

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Don’t be surprised! No need to panic. This premier issue of Alternative Fuel News is brought 

to you by your familiar friends at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Most of you are regular 

readers of DOE’s publications, Clean Cities Drive and AFDC Update. As you know, the Drive has always

explored the people and projects behind local Clean Cities coalitions from across the country. We’ve

taken you to every one of the 54 designation ceremonies; featured stories and photos from our national

conferences; profiled regional Clean Cities staff; and even invited you to read our diary from the

California EV road trip. The AFDC Update has always been dedicated to providing you with the most

unbiased up-to-date information on developments in the alternative fuels industry. We’ve introduced you

to the latest R&D in alternative fuel vehicle technology; analyzed legislation and government rulemakings from the federal and state houses; reviewed the latest industry publications; and shown you how to

order them. Between the two publications, we have attempted to provide you with all the tools you need

to be an informed and effective player in today’s alternative fuel marketplace. 

With Alternative Fuel News, we are putting all this information inside one cover for your convenience. And since we’ll be bringing Alternative Fuel News to you every 2 months, instead of quarterly,

the information will be more timely than ever. We hope you’ll find this new publication more useful in

keeping current on what’s happening in Clean Cities and alternative fuel markets around the country.

This first issue of Alternative Fuel News is loaded with information and fresh perspectives on the

important issues that affect our stakeholders. On page 2, the cover story reviews the Third National

Clean Cities Conference and features a “most memorable moments” list. This issue also introduces you

to DOE Secretary Federico Peña in an interview on page 4. You’ll find many familiar categories from the

previous newsletters, such as Hot off the Press, Coordinator’s Corner, and At the Pump, plus some exciting new columns.

We know it’s hard to say goodbye to the Drive and AFDC Update, but by combining the two and

creating Alternative Fuel News, we are confident you will benefit from a convenient, timely, informative

and exciting DOE publication. . . . .Enjoy. 

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Inside Interview with Federico Peña . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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Federal News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

From the Automakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

On the Road. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

At the Pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

From the States . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clean Cities Roundup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Funding Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Clean Cities Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Hot off the Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Coordinator’s Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

On the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Upcoming Conferences and Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CONTENTS

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Lee Slezak — 

Federal Fleet AFV 

and Alternative Fuels 

Data Center Program

Manager

Jeff Hardy — 

National Clean Cities

Program Director

Printed with a renewable-source ink on paper containing 

at least 50% wastepaper, including 20% postconsumer waste 

BR-425-22786

September, 1997

On the cover - photos from the Clean Cities

Conference. Clockwise from top: electric

vehicles on display; visitors at booth in

exhibit hall; “Tonight Show” panel with

guest host Ed Begley, Jr.; Clean Cities

national partners; Clean Cities Program

Director Jeff Hardy at opening reception;

Honolulu Clean Cities wins Ford marketing

contest. Center: Long Beach Mayor Beverly

O’Neal shows her support for Clean Cities.
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Record breaking attendance. Unprecedented sponsorship. Standing

room only crowds. An overflow of exhibitors. The above description

could refer to an electoral convention or even this summer’s

Lollapalooza festival, but it describes the scene in Long Beach, California,

where more than 750 people gathered for the Third National Clean

Cities Conference and Expo on June 23–26. The week-long extravaganza included an array of side events, drawing not only Clean Cities

coalitions but a host of groups with varying interests in the alternative fuels industry. 

An electronic billboard outside the Sheraton Long Beach advertised the conference and suggested to drivers on East Ocean

Boulevard that they drive an AFV (alternative fuel vehicle). Vehicle displays in and around the building provided passers-by with a first-hand look at the

latest in light- and heavy-duty AFV technologies. There was even more excitement inside

the Sheraton, where booths lined indoor and outdoor exhibitor areas, video monitors showcased

Clean Cities programs, and three computer kiosks previewed the upcoming Clean Cities CD-ROM

and stakeholder web sites. All these elements combined to 

create an innovative and energetic atmosphere outside the

main meeting area, where Clean Cities partners developed

and planned future AFV markets (see sponsorship box).

Following are descriptions of the week’s most 

memorable moments: 

One of the first side events of the week was the

Monday afternoon workshop hosted by the Electric

Transportation Coalition (ETC) for its Electric Vehicle

(EV)-Ready Community Market Launch partners.

Representatives of the 10 EV-Ready communities from

around the country (Atlanta, GA, Boston, MA, Broward

County, FL, New York, NY, Phoenix, AZ, Sacramento,

CA, Detroit, MI, Los Angeles, CA, Richmond, VA, and

Metropolitan Washington, DC) embraced the opportunity to share their accomplishments of the past year in

their effort to become EV-Ready. The EV-Ready

Workshop partners used this meeting to help plan activities, and participants brainstormed for ideas and offered

suggestions on future direction of the EV-Ready

Community program. Next steps in 1997–1998 include:

• Assess and recommend an EV-Ready 

Infrastructure Plan

• Conduct two National EV-Ready community meetings

• Seek implementation of EV-Ready Business Plans in

as many as three selected communities

• Update EV-Ready community manuals.

Platinum

American Honda

City of Long Beach

Ford Motor Company

General Motors

Southern California Edison

Southern California Gas Company

Silver

Air Quality Management District

Blue Bird

John Deere

Toyota

Bronze

CALSTART

California Department of General Services,

Office of Fleet Administration

California Energy Commission

Chrysler Corporation

Information Resources, Inc.

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition

National Propane Vehicle Association

Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition

NOPEC Corporation

U.S. Postal Service

Associate

Air Resources Board

California Electric Transportation Coalition

Electric Transportation Coalition

DOE Holds Third National 

Clean Cities Conference

Second National EV-Ready

Stakeholder Meeting Held 

at Clean Cities Conference 

Sponsorship List (in alphabetical order) for the Third

National Clean Cities Stakeholders Conference and Expo
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One of the most talked-about presentations and a highlight of the conference was the keynote address, or the

“Starbucks Speech,” given by DOE Deputy Assistant

Secretary for Transportation Technologies, Thomas J.

Gross. His creativity and “real-life” approach to the

issue of alternative fuels made a lasting impression on

attendees. He clearly outlined the growing need for

alternative fuels to improve the country’s energy

security and air quality, but turned the focus of the

issue on the American consumer. Gross questioned

why American consumers demand more choice for

everything from gourmet coffee to designer clothing,

and yet are willing to go along with a single fuel type

for vehicles. He rallied the Clean Cities stakeholders

to continue their efforts to build the AFV market, and

emphasized that working with “a few good fleets”

would help get the job done. 

The surprises continued on Wednesday as special

guest, actor and environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr., appeared

from the audience to participate in a “Tonight Show” session in which panelists discussed the status of the alternative fuel industry and offered their predictions for the future.

Conferees were thrilled to hear from informative guests including moderator Cliff Gladstein, President, Gladstein and Associates;

California State Senator Byron Sher; EPA Director of Mobile Sources

Margo Oge; and INFORM Senior Fellow James Cannon. 

The California Alternative Fuel Vehicle Partnership (CAFVP) took advantage of the Long Beach

location to hold its Third Annual CAFVP Fleet Forum on Tuesday in conjunction with the Clean

Cities Conference. Four hundred alternative fuel stakeholders from California and beyond attended 

a series of workshops and presentations that covered a wide range of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV)

issues. The day began with welcoming remarks from recently appointed California Energy

Commission (CEC) chairman William Keese, who made his strong support for state-wide alternative

fuel efforts very clear. The opening was followed by sessions on California Clean Cities coalitions, legislation updates, AFV procurement, technician training/vehicle support, incentive programs, infrastructure, and building codes/emergency response. A luncheon hosted by California Electric Utilities

was highlighted with the premier showing of the California Fire Marshall’s new safety training video,

and Susan Patterson, CEC’s manager of the light-duty AFV demonstration program, was recognized

for her years of dedication to alternative fuels in California. 

Another interesting aspect of Tuesday’s side events was DOE’s Fleet Forum, where a room full of

industry stakeholders voiced their opinions in the ongoing and somewhat heated debate over incentives versus mandates for AFVs.

As the sun set on a second action-packed day, conference participants wound down at a reception

hosted by General Motors in the outdoor exhibit area. As they mingled among the vehicle displays

and exhibits, Clean Cities Program Director Jeff Hardy welcomed everyone to the conference, promising the excitement would continue in the days to follow.

The “Starbucks Speech”

Hundreds Flock to California

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Workshops

Tom Gross delivers 

“Starbucks Speech”

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Increased attendance, sponsorship, and exhibitor participation at the conference are all strong signs for the program—

proof that a growing number of people get the Clean Cities

message and believe alternative fuels are critical to cleaner 

air and independence from foreign oil. But these signs are 

also evidence that Clean Cities is just hitting its stride. 

This year’s conference theme, “A Few Good Fleets,” was

developed to introduce a new focus for Clean Cities and a

slightly new direction for the program’s growing momentum.

It’s based on the premise that Clean Cities should narrow its

focus somewhat and, rather than concentrate on just the

largest fleets, identify and target fleets that are inclined to

make the switch to alternative fuels—not just the ones concerned with air quality, but those that would reap the economic

benefits of alternative fuel use, such as local delivery and

health care provider fleets. This theme was repeated throughout the conference, filtering its way from the general plenary

sessions to breakouts . . . even down to the beach. Another

theme, which reflected feedback from our 1996 conference in

Atlanta, was “training.” Following the daily morning plenary

session, participants could select from more than 30 training

workshops, including market development, media outreach,

fund raising, quantifying the benefits of AFVs, product offerings from the automakers, AFV education and training, fleet

case studies, grass roots legislative action, and the “few good

fleets” identification strategies. The training sessions were held

several times during the 2-day conference.

The conference officially kicked off with opening remarks and greetings from

Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neil, who reiterated the importance of local government involvement in the Clean Cities network. The Mayor’s enthusiasm and pride

for the host city was matched by her overwhelming support for the program.

Secretary of Energy Federico Peña made a guest appearance via videotape, in which

he expressed his commitment to Clean Cities: “I want to emphasize that under my

leadership DOE will continue to support your efforts as Clean Cities pioneers, and

will continue to promote the expanded use of alternative fuels.”

Help is on the way. Clean Cities coalitions

will have some help identifying those “few

good fleets” in their area. The “Clean Cities

Inclined Fleet Database,” showcased at the

fleet identification training workshop at the

Clean Cities Conference, will provide coalitions with a complete listing of inclined

fleets, or potential stakeholders, for each

Clean City. The list will be collected from

each city through a national Yellow Page system. Fleets will be identified, contacted, and

screened in a phone interview to determine

their inclination toward alternative fuel vehicle use. The end product will be a pareddown listing of fleets that includes business

names, addresses, and phone numbers, as

well as the original telephone interview questions to assist Clean Cities coordinators with

stakeholder recruitment. The database will

be available for each Clean Cities coalition

by the end of this year, and can be maintained and updated by the coordinator

through a mail merge system. 

VIPs Speak

Out

A Few Good Fleets “Few Good Fleets” Identification Strategy 

Unveiled at Conference Training Workshop

Long Beach Mayor Beverly O’Neil

supports Clean Cities Program.

Linda Bluestein, Information Resources Inc./PIX 05154
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Day two of the conference kicked off with a plenary session that featured Clean Cities Program

Director Jeff Hardy and Deputy Director Marcy

Rood, who treated attendees to an entertaining

dialogue and slide show that highlighted renowned

accomplishments unique to each of the 54 Clean

Cities. Proceedings continued as Cliff Gladstein

took the stage once again to give the first of three

presentations on corridor development, a primary

objective for the Clean Cities Program this year.

Gladstein’s comments on the Interstate Clean

Transportation Corridor on the West Coast were

followed by an overview of the Northeast’s I-95

corridor activities from DOE’s Patricia Passarella,

and a report on Clean Corridor efforts in Texas by

Pete Parsons of the Texas General Land Office.

Following the afternoon training

workshops, a reception, hosted by

the City of Long Beach Gas Department, was held at the Rancho Los

Alamitos. The informal outdoor

event created a productive setting 

for attendees to discuss the day’s

events and share past successes and

ideas for the future. The evening’s

event culminated with an awards

ceremony that honored 13 Clean

Cities Coalitions for their accomplishments during the past year 

(see box).

Empire Award (for most stakeholders added) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Baltimore Clean Cities

Movers & Shakers Award (for most AFVs added). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dallas/Ft.Worth Clean Cities

Movers & Shakers Award (for greatest percentage 

increase in number of AFVs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Norwich Clean Cities 

Gold Star Award (for most refueling sites added). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sacramento Clean Cities

Rain Maker Award (for most grants/funds leveraged) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coachella Valley Clean Cities

Legal Eagle Award (for supporting major legislation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . West Virginia Clean State

Legal Eagle Award (for supporting major legislation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities

A Few Good Fleets Award (for having the largest 

number of private fleets). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wisconsin SE Area Clean Cities

Fleet Finder Award (for best fleet identification system) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Atlanta Clean Cities

Eager Beaver Award (for most comprehensive program plan) . . . . . . . . . Tulsa Clean Cities

Triumph over Adversity Award. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rogue Valley Clean Cities

Tools of the Trade Award (for excellence in pollution

reduction measurement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Diego Region Clean Cities

Madison Avenue Award (for best public outreach) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities

Clean Cities Coalition Awards

A Fiesta for Alternative Fuels

Spotlight on 54 Cities

Vehicles on display at Rancho reception.

Clean Cities throughout the United States

Linda Bluestein, Information Resources Inc./PIX 05393
U.S. General Services Administration

SuperShuttle

United Parcel Service

U.S. Postal Service

Ford Motor Company

U.S. Department of Defense

Morning events concluded with the highly publicized Clean Cities National Partner Awards presentation, in which six organizations were honored for

their exemplary contributions to vehicle acquisition

and infrastructure development. The excitement and

congratulations continued with another awards ceremony

at the Ford-sponsored luncheon, which followed the morning

plenary session. The Central Oklahoma and Honolulu Clean

Cities coalitions were presented with checks for $10,000 and

$5,000, respectively, as winners in the Ford Marketing Plan Contest. 

A second opportunity to “design your own agenda” came Thursday afternoon with another round of training

workshops. Time was also set aside that afternoon for regional workshops, during which Clean Cities coalitions from

each DOE region met with their Clean Cities Regional program manager to discuss current issues in the area. 

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The week’s events came to a close

Thursday evening at American

Honda’s Corporate Headquarters.

Attendees were offered an inside

look at the latest Honda AFV technology on display, then attended a

dinner reception hosted by Honda.

Dinner concluded, yet the week’s

final event was far from over. Part 2

of the reception took place at the

Sheraton, where attendees, vendors,

and sponsors—still eager to connect

with each other—continued to share

ideas for alternative fuel market success and plans to build on what they

learned at the Third (and most celebrated) National Clean Cities

Conference. À

Clean Cities veterans in the crowd recognized Thursday’s keynote

speaker from the first Clean Cities conference in St. Louis. DOE

Acting Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable

Energy, Joseph Romm, took to the podium for a second time in 3

years to share his thoughts on the importance of alternative fuels.

Tying in the recent news of President Clinton’s approval of more

stringent air quality standards, he noted clean transportation will

become a high priority and Clean Cities corridor expansion should be

at the forefront of that effort. (See related story p. 9.)

Clean Cities Program Honors 

National Partners

Joe Romm Makes Second

Appearance as Keynote Speaker

Conference Draws to a Close

Clean Cities National Partner Award Winners

Acting Assistant Secretary for EERE, Joe Romm

(left to right) Robert Beinenfeld (American Honda), Thomas Elliott (American

Honda), Richard Kolodziej (NGVC), Jeffrey Hardy (DOE), Clara Chun (DOE), 

Steve Ellis (American Honda)

Linda Bluestein, Information Resources Inc./PIX 05222

DOE File Photo
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Inside Interview with

Secretary of Energy

Federico Peña 

Inside Interview with

Secretary of Energy

Federico Peña 

On March 12, 1997, Federico Peña

was sworn in as the eighth U.S. Secretary of

Energy. A former mayor of Denver, Colorado, Peña

served as Secretary of Transportation during

President Clinton's first term. He brings to this

position a record of accomplishments in public sector management, common-sense regulatory reform,

innovative organizational re-invention, and a commitment to promoting economic development.

At the Department of Transportation, Secretary

Peña’s leadership was instrumental in increasing

the global competitiveness of America’s transportation industry and improving travel safety. Of

the 11 million jobs created since President Clinton

took office, 500,000 are in transportation services.

Peña helped revitalize the U.S. airline industry by

signing aviation agreements with 40 nations, and

promoted easier travel for Americans and tourists

to the United States.

During his confirmation hearing, Secretary Peña

took the opportunity to highlight the Clean Cities

Program as an example of DOE’s support for alternative fuel programs. Soon thereafter, Clean Cities

staff sat down with Secretary Peña to discuss the

Clean Cities Program and its importance to our

nation’s energy security and environmental health.

Alternative Fuel News: What makes Clean

Cities such an effective program?

Secretary Peña: The two key ingredients are

partnerships and commitments. By coming together

as partners in the Clean Cities Program, we have

assembled a network of individuals and businesses

who work together toward common objectives. The

partnership is usually endorsed by the community

and approved by the mayor, which creates a favorable local market environment in each area. Other

key partners include the women and men who are

the fleet operators, fuel suppliers, and equipment

manufacturers in the community, which brings us

to the second key ingredient: commitments.

Commitments are the most important ingredients of Clean Cities. Energy independence has

always been one of the nation’s primary objectives,

but the uncertainty of new automotive technologies and the availability of alternative fuels have

kept us from pursuing our independence. In other

words, the reluctance to make commitments continues to be our own greatest obstacle. Clean

Cities turns this problem around. As partners, 

we can rely on each other to supply the necessary

“piece of the puzzle” and together, we can commit

to alternative fuels and vehicles.

AFN: What are the “big benefits” of Clean Cities?

Peña: Clean Cities helps coalitions create local

markets for alternative fuels, which increases the

availability of alternative fuel vehicles and infrastructure. In turn, it creates real reductions in oil

use and emissions from transportation. The program is laying the foundation for a future transportation system that is more diverse and less

dependent on imported oil.

Through education and training, Clean Cities

helps communities with air quality, energy, and

economic development needs. The local partnership approach is infectious. As a Clean Cities

Program develops, momentum builds. The momentum generates increased local support, and spurs

other communities within the state to work toward

the same goals. The DOE Clean Cities Program is

the single-largest coalition of organizations committed to the use of alternative fuels and vehicles. 

Clean Cities also increases the product and supply of alternative fuels and vehicles by reducing

uncertainties in this emerging market. The local

partnerships create greater confidence in the 

alternative fuel market. This sends clear market

signals to auto manufacturers, fuel suppliers, and

motorists. The result is the production of new vehicles and new fuels that supply Clean Cities stakeholders with the products needed to achieve

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greater energy diversity and cleaner air. Clean Cities 

creates opportunities for manufacturers to introduce 

new products, such as the GM EV1, the Chrysler E85

minivan, and the Ford natural gas F-series truck, just 

to name a few. 

AFN: What’s in store for next year?

Peña: We will focus on the performance of current

Clean Cities, identify and recruit new fleets inclined to

make the alternative fuel choice. We plan to increase program visibility and work closely with federal agencies,

especially air quality officials. This synergy will promote

the joint goals of fuel diversity and cleaner air. We will

also concentrate on improving air quality in and around

Clean Cities’ airports. And what I am most excited about

is the development of Clean Corridors.

AFN: What are DOE’s goals with Clean Corridors?

Peña: Clean Corridors are the logical result of successful, thriving local Clean Cities efforts, and DOE plans to

lead the Clean Cities in this endeavor. In 1998, we are

requesting significant new funds to strengthen Clean

Cities and expand investments in corridor development.

The FY 1998 request includes an additional $1.0 million

to solidify, measure, and leverage Clean Cities accomplishments; and an additional $2.5 million for infrastructure and corridor development in coordination with the

Clean Cities and states.

Three of our goals for Clean Corridors are to: link our

major commercial and travel destinations with alternative fuel infrastructure; accelerate and attract refueling

investment; and strengthen our current Clean Cities programs by building beyond their city limits.

AFN: How can Clean Cities help you carry out the DOE

mission?

Peña: We need action and leadership in the transportation sector. Local, voluntary initiatives such as Clean

Cities can be the mechanism by which all parties with 

a stake in alternative fuels can develop their plans

together. By bringing fuel suppliers, vehicle manufacturers, and fleets together, Clean Cities builds the 

knowledge base and experience so vital to addressing 

our energy security concerns. À

New Budget/Tax Agreement a Good

Sign for LNG, Propane, Methanol

Liquefied natural gas (LNG), propane, and

methanol may finally compete with gasoline and

diesel on an even playing field, thanks to

President Clinton’s signature on the Taxpayer

Relief Act of 1997. The new tax bill, signed by

the President on August 8, 1997, reduces the

largest barrier to the increased use of alternative

fuels—the excise tax. The law goes into effect

October 1, 1997. 

The taxes on LNG, propane, and methanol

will be determined on a per-energy basis. The

tax on LNG will be reduced to 11.9 cents per

LNG gallon, and that on propane will drop to

13.9 cents per propane gallon. The tax on

methanol will be reduced to 9.15 cents per

methanol gallon. 

The newly enacted bill also exempts the cost 

of converting a vehicle to natural gas or another

clean fuel from the luxury tax imposed on lightduty vehicles that cost more than $30,000, and

exempts the cost of a conversion from the depreciation limits applicable to luxury vehicles.

Federal News

President Clinton 

Approves Stringent Clean Air Rules

In June, President Clinton endorsed the Environmental

Protection Agency’s (EPA) strict limits on air pollution.

The new limits will lower the acceptable level of groundlevel ozone and particulate matter, and clean air advocates proclaim the move will save thousands of lives while

dramatically decreasing recorded incidents of asthma

and bronchitis among U.S. citizens, especially children. 

The new health standards mean that additional communities will soon have to work harder to reduce air pollution, and demonstrate the need for reauthorization of the

Intermodel Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991

(ISTEA) with a higher percentage of funds being used for

environmental protection, including the Congestion

Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) program.

If you would like to know whether your county is 

affected by the new EPA air pollution regulations, or 

how it affects the Clean Cities coalition nearest you, 

call the Clean Cities Hotline at 800-CCITIES. À
Chrysler to Offer E85 Minivan in MY 1998

Chrysler announced plans to mass-produce an

ethanol-powered minivan for model year 1998. As 

many as 200,000 3.3-liter Chrysler Voyagers and Dodge

Caravans, approximately one-third of the automaker’s

total production capacity for 1998, will be equipped

with flexible-fuel capabilities. 

“This is the largest number of AFVs ever placed

into the marketplace, and it is a great way for

Chrysler to get back into the AFV industry,” said

Mike Clement, Chrysler’s alternative fuels division

manager. The minivan’s versatility makes it the

perfect vehicle to offer fleets and consumers. The

vehicles can be ordered at Chrysler dealers nationwide.

Because the minivans have not been certified to meet

California Air Resource Board Clean Air Standards, the

Chrysler flexible-fuel minivan will not be available in

California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

General Motors Beefs Up Product Line

General Motors (GM) recently announced the 

availablility of a bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG)

sub-compact sedan in 1998.

GM is teaming up with natural gas vehicle (NGV) 

conversion kit-manufacturer IMPCO Technologies, Inc.

to build a bi-fuel CNG Chevrolet Cavalier. Although

labeled an original equipment manufacturer vehicle, its

entire fuel delivery system is designed and placed into

the vehicle by IMPCO technicians after the vehicle

comes off the assembly line.

“We are working very closely at the GM plant in

Detroit to engineer our system into its car,” said Josh

Pietak, an engineer at IMPCO. “We will receive the

Cavalier from GM and retrofit our fueling system.”

IMPCO plans to sell 4,000–5,000 units to GM for use 

in the Cavalier, and IMPCO will fully warranty the

entire natural gas fuel delivery system. The standard

GM warranty applies to the remainder of the vehicle. 

GM, Fuelmaker Team Up to Offer 

Savings on Refuelers

In an effort to “provide customers with a complete

product package,” Fuelmaker Corporation will offer

rebates on all vehicle refueling appliances (VRAs), when

purchased in conjunction with GM’s 1997 bi-fuel GMC

Sierra and Chevrolet C-Series light-duty pickup trucks.

Fuelmaker offers a 15% rebate until September 30,

1997 on all five of its VRA models. After the deadline, 

all VRA purchases will include a 10% rebate. Designed 

to fuel one to 30 vehicles in “time-” or “fast-fill” modes,

suggested list prices for the VRAs range from $4,300 

to $17,550. 

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FORD MOTOR COMPANY recently announced it will

expand its alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) lineup in

model years (MY) 1998 and 1999 with these new

products:

• Bi-fuel F-150 Series pickups and bi-fuel Econoline

vans powered by either natural gas or propane 

(MY 1998)

• The Ranger EV, Ford’s first electric pickup truck 

(MY 1998)

• The E85 Ranger, a flexible-fuel pickup powered by 

a blend of up to 85% ethanol and 15% gasoline 

(MY 1999).

Ford will invest more than $1 billion between now

and 2003 to continue AFV and emission research and

development. 

For more information on the Ford AFVs, call Ford’s

Hotline at 800-ALT-FUEL. For a complete listing of

AFVs offered from all manufacturers, call DOE’s

National Alternative Fuels Hotline at 800-423-1363 or

check out the website at www.afdc.doe.gov

Toyota recently announced its 1998 RAV4-EV sport 

utility vehicle will go on sale by mid-October and will be marketed 

toward fleet customers. The vehicle will also be available for lease at 

$499 per month with no mileage restrictions. Toyota plans to lease 

most of its RAV4-EVs for 36 months in California and the 

Northeast United States.

Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Courtesy of Ford Motor Company/PIX 05227

From the Automakers
GRI Grants Bringing 

Life Back to AFV Refueling

Infrastructure in Atlanta

When the last of Atlanta’s Amoco natural gas refueling stations closed in December 1996, alternative

fuel advocates questioned the city’s enthusiasm about

alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs), and wondered if the

enthusiasm ended when the Summer Olympics did.

Thanks in part to the Gas Research Institute (GRI)

and the Checker Cab Company, AFVs are alive and

kicking in “Hotlanta.”

During the past year, Atlanta has received more

than $380,000 in grant monies from GRI to breathe

life into its natural gas vehicle industry. Since the first

GRI grant of $100,000 was given to Atlanta, 20

Checker Cabs have logged more than 1,000,000 miles,

and used thousands of gasoline-gallon equivalents of

natural gas, with no natural gas-related problems,

according to Kent Igleheart, Atlanta’s Clean Cities

coordinator.

Checker Cab has proven to be one of Atlanta’s most

loyal and visible members of the AFV industry, and it

has had plenty of help. Atlanta Gas Light Company

and Ford Motor Company have contributed their

expertise in the day-to-day operations of the 20 taxis.

Plans for the project include upgrading Checker Cab’s

refueling station, providing additional testing on the

20 cabs, and adding 50 new natural gas-powered vehicles to the Checker Cab fleet.

On the Road

Natural Gas Civic Due Out in Model Year 1998

American Honda Motor Company recently announced that it

is now taking orders for its 1998 model year natural gas-powered Civic GX. Production was originally slated for Fall 1997,

but is now set for Spring 1998. The delay is due to a change in

tank suppliers. “EDO’s closure caused a delay in the production

startup schedule,” said Robert Bienenfield,

manager of Honda’s AFV Sales

and Marketing. “We’re fortunate to enjoy suppport from

our top executives, so we

should be able to get

back on track quickly.”

Honda expects the

incremental pricing

to remain in the previously announced

range of $4,500.

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Honda Offers 

Four-Passenger Electric Vehicle

The first deliveries of the EV Plus, Honda’s two-door, four-passenger electric 

minivan, were taken in May 1997, and Honda hopes to lease about 300 during the next 

2 years in Southern California and Sacramento. EPA tests rated the EV Plus range at 125

miles per charge with the NiMH batteries, and Honda is estimating a “real-world” range of 

60 to 80 miles. Honda is leasing the EV Plus for $455 per month, which covers the 

vehicle lease, roadside assistance, all maintenance, unlimited mileage, 

and collision and comprehensive insurance coverage.

THE NATIONAL RENEWABLE

ENERGY LABORATORY (NREL), in

Golden, Colorado, sponsored and

facilitated the Advanced Vehicle

Showcase during the Summit of the Eight

Conference to show the world’s leaders and

Summit reporters the progress being made on

electric, hybrid-electric, natural gas, methanol,

ethanol, and bi-fuel vehicles. Advanced buses

were also on display, which transported media

and Summit attendees throughout the event. 

For more information on the Advanced

Vehicle Showcase or NREL’s Center for

Transportation Technologies and Systems, 

contact: Barb Goodman at 303-275-4455.

Did You Know?

Courtesy of Honda Motor Company/PIX 05226
General Motors, Local 

Utilities Fund Recharging

Stations in Southwest

Starting in June 1997, General Motors (GM) began to

place nearly 100 inductive chargers at 50 stations at airports, grocery stores, shopping malls, and other highvisibility locations in Southern California and Arizona.

“General Motors, with the help of local businesses, utilities, and state organizations, will continue to build

charging facilities for public use, in support of the EV1,

and the electric vehicle (EV) industry in general,” said

Jack Nowicki, director of infrastructure development at

GM Advanced Technology Vehicle.

GM is partnering with Edison EV and the Los Angeles

Department of Water and Power, with support from

Southern California Edison, San Diego Gas and Electric,

Arizona Public Service, Salt River Project, and Tuscon

Electric, to build an EV charging station expansion program in Southern California and Arizona. 

Consumer Warehouse 

Adds EV Charging Stations

Costco, Edison EV and Southern California Edison (SCE)

customers can recharge their EVs at no cost at any one

of three Ventura County Costcos as part of the company’s commitment to promote the air quality benefits 

of electric transportation. Edison installs the Delco

MagneCharger inductive charging units; SCE supplies

the electric power to support the units. Conductive

chargers will be added in the near future, according to

Costco officials. À

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Rhode Island Adopts Law 

to Expand AFV Use

Rhode Island, led by its state energy department and

local utility, Providence Gas, has jumped headfirst into

the world of alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) incentives.

The Rhode Island AFV Incentives Act of 1997 provides

“tax incentives to individuals, groups, associations, corporations and other organizations that utilize domestically-produced alternative fuels . . . as set forth in the

Federal Energy Policy Act (EPAct) of 1992.” 

Beginning in January 1998, state tax credits as high

as 50% will be allowed for costs incurred to construct or

improve AFV refueling stations. Also under the legislation, a 50% tax credit will be allowed in the purchase of

AFVs, or converting gasoline-powered vehicles to operate on an EPAct-certified alternative fuel. The law

expires December 31, 2002.

New York Must Offer ZEVs

A U.S. District Court in New York last August upheld

New York’s 2% 1998 zero emission vehicle (ZEV)

requirements, calling the ZEV rule “an enforcement

mechanism” that will foster compliance with smog standards, reports Jim Tierney, assistant attorney general at

New York’s Environmental Protection Bureau.

Beginning in 1998, New York requires the top seven

automakers to offer 2% of all cars and light-duty trucks

as ZEVs, which generally mean electric vehicles. Two

percent of all autos sold statewide equals about 8,000–

9,000 cars and light trucks, according to state officials,

and automakers will be allowed to “buy” credits from

other automakers to meet the requirements.

New York Awards $3 Million to State’s 

AFV Industry

The 1997 Clean Water/Clean Air Bond Act, which

grants more than $55 million for environmental programs, has become the largest incentive package in New

York’s AFV program. Governor George Pataki

announced last week the state will award $3 million during FY 1997–1998 for the purchase of 39 clean-fuel buses

as part of the Bond Act’s Clean Fuel Bus Program.

The following projects will receive awards:

• MTA-NYC Transit Authority will receive $2 million for 10 hybrid-electric diesel buses that operate in

Manhattan. These are the first buses of its kind to be

operated in New York.

• Central New York Transportation Authority

was granted $300,000 for the purchase of seven compressed natural gas (CNG) buses to be used in

Onondaga County. A new CNG refueling station is

currently under construction to fuel the buses.

• NYC Department of Transportation will receive

$300,000 for 11 CNG buses in Queens and 11 CNG

buses in Manhattan. New York City will contribute

more than $750,000 in matching funds. À

From the States

At the Pump
Positive Results Come from

Airport AFV Pilot Programs

Alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) programs under way at

Sacramento International and Burbank/Glendale

Airports allow 12 state agencies in California access to

rental cars powered by alternative fuels.

“Through National Car Rentals, California state

employees from the 12 agencies flying into Sacramento

will be able to rent either a compressed natural gas

(CNG) or electric-powered vehicle,” said Peter Stamison,

director of the Department of General Services. “Free

parking and recharging for the EVs are provided at 

various lots throughout the downtown areas.”

The California state agencies with access to the AFVs

are: Air Resources Board, California Energy Commission

(CEC), Department of Consumer Affairs, Department of

Corrections, Employment Development Department,

Franchise Tax Board, Department of Health Services,

Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Parks and

Recreation, Department of Social Services, Department

of Transportation, and the Department of General

Services.

“Since its inception in January 1996, the program has

progressed without a hitch,” said Rick Slama, AFV coordinator for the Department of General Services. “At first,

there were concerns about the limited range of the EVs,

but so far there haven’t been any problems. In fact the

program’s only downfall is that, for now, demand far outweighs supply.” Although no specific plans have been

made, the state agencies in the program agree that an

expansion is imminent, according to Slama.

Developed by the Office of Fleet Administration at the

Department of General Services, the program is a partnership between the CEC, American Honda Motor

Company, Inc., National Car Rental System, Inc., and

the Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Two ultralow emission CNG vehicles and two zero emission electric vehicles operate at each location. À

Clean Cities Roundup

Funding Opportunities

DOE Offers Another Round of Grants for

Alternative Fuel Promotion

On July 25, DOE announced the grant recipients

of $2.3 million made available under the Alternative

Fuels Special Projects Section of the State Energy

Program, in conjunction with the Clean Cities

Program. The grants are designed to accelerate 

the introduction and increase the use of alternative

fuels and alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs). Projects

fell into two categories: (1) infrastructure and corridor development; and (2) purchases for AFVs, including heavy-duty vehicles, vehicle demonstration,

infrastructure, program support, development of plans

for specific capital investments, workshops for stakeholders and fleet operators, public education, and maintenance training.

DOE hopes the grants will help strengthen the relationship between federal, state, and local governments

and the Clean Cities Program.

“Ninety proposals were received this year, doubled

from last year,” said Frank Mallgrave, DOE’s grants

expert in the Office of Technology Utilization. The

increase in proposals shows the market for AFVs is

viable, and a priority for individual states. Thirty-four

projects from 27 states were selected, which leveraged

more than $8.7 million in private and public sector funding. Recipients include stakeholders from 28 Clean Cities

coalitions and eight local governments that currently vie

for Clean Cities status. 

According to Clean Cities Program Deputy Director

Marcy Rood, “DOE hopes to maintain a similar level of

funding next year. We are encouraging everyone with

project ideas to work with their local Clean Cities coordinator as soon as possible to start developing a plan and

proposal for next year’s selection.” À

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During the past year, 

Atlanta has received more than 

$380,000 in grant monies from 

Gas Research Institute to breathe 

life into its natural gas vehicle 

industry. (See related story on

Atlanta’s Checker Cab Co. in 

On the Road.)

The Gas Research

Institute announced its

second funding opportunity for Clean Cities 

coalitions. It is making 

$500,000 available to 

sponsor natural gas

technology projects.
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CLARA CHUN has worked 

on the Clean Cities National

Program in California for almost

3 years. Born and raised in the

San Francisco Bay area, Chun

graduated from Georgetown

University in 1992 with a degree

in International Relations from

the School of Foreign Service.

She went on to earn a Master’s

degree in International

Management with a public 

policy component from the

University of California at San

Diego. Chun began her career 

at DOE in 1994 as a participant

in the Presidential Management

Internship Program. 

Alternative Fuel News had a

chance to talk with Chun during the Third National Clean Cities Stakeholders

Conference and Expo and discuss her role as a

member of DOE’s Seattle Regional Support Office. 

Alternative Fuel News: What first attracted you

to the Clean Cities Program?

Clara Chun: I started in the San Francisco

Regional Support Office (SFRSO) as part of the

Presidential Management Internship Program,

which recruits graduate school students for work

in various government agencies. I had some background in environmental issues, and since Clean

Cities falls under the jurisdiction of DOE’s Office

of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, I

though it sounded interesting. When the SFRSO

closed in 1995, I was lucky enough to be picked 

up by the Seattle RSO and posted in Oakland to

continue working on Clean Cities activities

throughout California. Lacking an extensive background in energy-related issues, it was just a wonderful happenstance, and I enjoy my job so much.

AFN: What do you think contributed to

California’s leadership with the alternative fuels

effort?

CC: California is so active. The state began setting

rules and mandates and began providing incentives

long before the rest of the country. Legislatively, we

lead the way. Also, as someone in the industry once

said to me, “California has done a great job making

people feel guilty for driving their cars.” We recognize the fact that Californians need to drive, but at

the same time, we realize there is

something we can do to help reduce

pollution from vehicle emissions.

State-wide enthusiasm is already

huge and growing every day.

Industries, cities, school districts,

utilities—all these groups believe

alternative fuels can clean up what

we ourselves have created. People

recognize the value of alternative

fuels and believe their use can make

a difference.

AFN: So many active coalitions

must make your job intense and

complicated. What are the most

rewarding and difficult aspects of

your job?

CC: It’s really two sides of the same

coin. There are so many people out

there who are active in Clean Cities.

California has 11 coalitions, each

hard at work in pursuit of projects 

to promote alternative fuels. And

several more communities throughout the state are seeking this designation. The 

best part of the job is being able to work with people who are committed to cleaner air and energy

security, and willing to take risks and use alternative fuels. There’s so much going on, just being a

part of this movement with stakeholders committed

to these causes is fantastic. At the same time, the

hardest part of the job is not being able to give the

hardworking stakeholders all the support they need

and deserve, financially and in other ways, to complete their missions. Unfortunately, our RSO does

not have the resources to attend and actively participate in everything the 11 coalitions do. I hope the

support I can offer through Clean Cities is making 

a difference.

AFN: What projects will DOE work on to help

Californian Clean Cities make their state a cleaner,

healthier place to live?

CC: We are trying to strengthen the bonds within

and among the Californian Clean Cities. The

stakeholders need to know there are other people,

other organizations in the same state doing the

same things, striving to accomplish the same goals.

It’s important for all our coalitions to know we’re

in this together. I’d like to see the coalitions work

more closely, maybe even getting together and

forming one 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

under the umbrella leadership of the California

Alternative Fuel Vehicle Partnership. Coalitions

need to communicate regularly to increase the

total effectiveness of California’s Clean Cities 

Clean 

Cities 

Spotlight

Clara Chun, Clean Cities regional contact for California Linda Bluestein, Information Resources Inc./PIX 05236
Hot off the Press

ETC Releases EV profiles

The Electric Transportation Coalition (ETC) has

announced the publication of 1997 EV Program Profiles:

A Compendium of Electric Transportation Projects in the

U.S. The publication contains more than 40 summaries,

submitted by members of ETC, of ongoing projects to

advance the commercialization of electric vehicles (EVs).

The profiles included in the compendium are grouped

by state, and include information on EV purchase incentives, EV-related state legislation, and an EV glossary of

terms. Copies of the program profiles are available for

$5.00 from ETC (202-508-5995).

Clean Cities Document Gets Facelift, 

Name Change

The 57 DOE Clean Cities and the many coalitions that

seek designation can attest that the process of becoming

an official Clean City involves much more than just signing your name on the dotted line. In an effort to help

petitioning coalitions with the designation process, Clean

Cities staff at DOE Headquarters revised and renamed

the program’s primary guidance document, The Road to

Clean Cities. The new Clean Cities Roadmap was

unveiled at the “New Coalitions Training” workshops at

the Clean Cities conference. “The Roadmap is a more

prescriptive, step-by-step guide to creating and developing a program plan and memorandum of understanding,

the two major requirements for designation into the

Clean Cities program,” said Barbara Wolfe, Clean Cities

organizational analyst and author of the new document.

The final version is now available through the Clean

Cities hotline. To obtain your own copy of The Roadmap,

call 800-CCITIES now, or download it from the Clean

Cities web site: www.ccities.doe.gov

DOE, NATEF Offer Two New Technical Videos

for AFV Technicians

The National Automotive Technician Education

Foundation (NATEF), in cooperation with DOE, has

released Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician, a video

designed to elevate interest among students and automotive technicians, while highlighting the growth potential

in alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) service. The NATEF

training video illustrates the driving forces behind the

growing numbers of AFVs in use today, and how an automotive technician can locate opportunities in this new

industry. 

The video is available in 28- and 15-minute versions,

and a presenter’s guide is included with every video.

For more information on how to obtain a copy of

Alternative Fuels Vehicle Technician, contact Bob

Rodriguez, DOE project technical specialist at NATEF,

703-713-0100.

1997–1998 NGV Purchasing Guide 

Now Available

The Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition (NGVC) recently

made available The 1997–1998 Natural Gas Vehicle

Purchasing Guide. The Guide lists all light-, mediumand heavy-duty on- and off-road vehicles powered by natural gas engines. Alphabetically listed by manufacturer’s

name, the Guide is a comprehensive source of up-to-date

information on natural gas vehicles and engines available from all original equipment manufacturers. Each

listing includes contact information, model numbers,

product description, specifications, and availability.

For more information on how to obtain a copy of The

1997–1998 Natural Gas Vehicle Purchasing Guide, fax or

e-mail your request to Greg Zilberfarb at 703-527-3025

or gzilberfarb@ngvc.org. À

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programs. One of my most important tasks is to create a

way to facilitate that communication. The Interstate

Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) is a tremendously

effective way to encourage communication and teamwork

between Clean Cities. 

AFN: Can you explain your role in ICTC development?

CC: I serve on the ICTC Steering Committee, as liaison

between ICTC and the California Clean Cities Coalitions.

My primary responsibility is to make sure Clean Cities

remains an integral part of ICTC development and information is distributed to the coalitions and their stakeholders. Clean Cities is such a natural fit when

developing an alternative fuels corridor. And most of our

Coalitions are located along major transportation routes,

which makes the union between ICTC and Clean Cities

easy and convenient. Working together is mutually beneficial. Through the ICTC, the California Clean Cities

coalitions will be more connected, not just in the geographic sense, but in that they will feel more like partners.

AFN: What do you think is the most important aspect of

the Clean Cities program?

CC: The best part of Clean Cities is that it’s made up of

a group of people who have found a do-able, practical

way to strengthen our energy security, improve our air

quality, and promote economic development. We can’t

solve all our problems, but we can recognize one way to

effect changes for the better, and we’re doing it. À
Dan Hyde, the Clean Cities Coordinator for the Las

Vegas Coalition, has been appointed to a transportation

planning committee for the area, examining plans for

the construction of a monorail system and the addition

of 500 alternative fuel buses to the local transit system.

The Norwich Clean Cities Coalition is working with

the Mashanpucket Pequot Indian tribe to purchase 58

alternative fuel transit buses and install a public access

refueling station. The program plans to have a compressed natural gas school bus by this fall and an electric school bus by the end of 1997.

An environmental award from Renew America was

given to the Salt Lake City Clean Cities Program for its

clean fuel activities. The program is currently working

on legislative issues such as tax credits for alternative 

fuel vehicle (AFV) operators, and allowing operators 

of AFVs access to high-occupancy vehicle lanes.

The Delaware Clean State Program hosted the

National Alternative Fuels Training Program and

Trade Show, July 16–17, in Dover, Delaware. Governor

Thomas R. Carper made the opening remarks at the 

2-day event, which was sponsored by Ford Motor

Company, Chesapeake Utilities, PAF Fueling Systems,

the Wilmington Area Planning Council. The workshop

was developed to introduce alternative fuel technologies, infrastructure, safety regulations, and incentives

to administrators and fleet managers.

The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners last

February approved a request for bids to purchase 39

AFVs at a cost of $3.75 million, for use at Los Angeles

International Airport. Ten of the expected AFV purchases are LNG transit buses, at a cost of $3 million. À

Clean Airport Summit 

October 7–9, Denver, Colorado. 

Contact Clean Airport Summit 

conference staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 703-528-4316

Fuel Cell Vehicle Conference 

October 20–22, Frankfurt, Germany. 

Contact Melanie Searle . . . . . . . . 207-781-9800

Border Energy Forum 

October 21–22, Las Cruces, New Mexico. 

Contact Soll Sussman . . . . . . . . . 512-463-5039

World Conference on Transportation Fuel Quality

October 23–24, Washington DC. 

Contact Carrie McVay . . . . . . . . . 800-352-6141

Propane Gas Association of Canada Annual

Transportation Symposium 

October 23–24, Alberta, Canada. 

Contact Rita Guest . . . . . . . . . . . 403-543-6503

International Alternative Fuels Conference 

and Trade Fair

November 18–19, Dallas, Texas. 

Contact Carlton Bell . . . . . . . . . . 512-475-1402

Congress of Cities Expo 

December 5–6, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 

Contact David Lee . . . . 703-318-0300, ext. 567

International EV Symposium 14 

December 12–17, Orlando, Florida. 

Contact Laurie Wood. . . . . . . . . . 404-299-7764

Coordinator’s Corner

Upcoming

Conferences 

and Events

Clean Cities Web Sites:

Regional Information Is 

Just a Keystroke Away

Clean Cities web sites are good resources to learn

about regional alternative fuel activities, refueling sites,

local funding, and events. Although not all the Clean

Cities have web sites at this time, detailed information on

all Clean Cities is available on the DOE Clean Cities web

site at: www.ccities.doe.gov/cities_list/profiles.html.

The following is a list of Clean Cities web sites:

Atlanta: www.4cleanair.com/ccatl.html

Greater Philadelphia: www.libertynet.org/~gpccp/

Pittsburgh Region: www.pitt.edu/~altfuels/

Honolulu: www.hawaii.gov/dbedt/ert/ccfshcc.html

Salt Lake City: dasdgs.state.ut.us/clean.htm

West Virginia: www.state.wv.us/wvdev/

Last summer, DOE unveiled a new Internet site for

alternative fuel providers and state fleets to report their

compliance with the AFV acquisition requirements of the

Energy Policy Act. This site will not only allow fleets to

report their AFV acquisitions to DOE, but to request credits for early and excess AFV acquisitions and trade them

to other fleets in the program. The address for the

Alternative Fuel Provider and State Fleet AFV Acquisition

and Credts Database is www.ott.doe.gov/credits.

On the Web

Did You Know?

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