The U.S. imports four million barrels of oil a day. Reduce air pollution and improve public health.
Alterative fuels have the potential to significantly reduce motor vehicle emissions.
Encourage the development of an AFV infrastructure. Alterative fuels include propane, compressed natural gas, ethanol, methanol, liquid natural gas, electricity, and biodiesel. The Clean Cities program began in 1994 and Philadelphia received the first Clean Cities designation. Cities become designated by appointing a coordinator, holding stakeholder meetings, developing a program plan, and writing a Memorandum of Understanding that guides subsequent work. The MOU is a non-binding agreement with US DOE to advance the use of AFVs among fleets.