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The Transportation & Climate Initiative of the Northeast and Mid- Atlantic States

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The Transportation and Climate Initiative (TCI) is a regional collaboration that seeks to develop the clean energy economy and reduce oil dependence and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.

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The Northeast Electric Vehicle Network

A collections of tools and resources developed by TCI to make learning about, owning, and driving an electric vehicle easier.

 

Trans Atlas

An interactive mapping tool developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory that pinpoints alternative fuel stations, alternative fuel vehicle densities, and alternative fuel production facilities on a nationwide scale. Alternative fuels reporting include hydrogen, propane, electric, liquified natural gas, compressed natural gas, E85, and biodiesel.

 

Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Technology Guide

In this growing age of new vehicle technology it can be hard to keep up with everything on the market. Part of Ocean State Clean Cities' mission is promote increase use of low emission vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles. Below is a list of some vehicle technologies, a brief description of how they work, and information about the vehicles that are available for consumer purchase.

Resources Available
Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicle Data Center: This a comprehensive website hosted by the U.S. Department of Energy with information about fuels, vehicles, fleets, incentives, laws and more. On this page you will find excerpts from AFDC.GOV as well as links to relevant information on the site.

 

Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer's Guide: This guide outlines all of the alternate fuel technologies and has examples of vehicles that are available. (PDF)
Clean Cities 2011 Vehicle Buyer's Guide:

AFDC Station Locator: This tool locates alternate fuel stations in any state or zip-code throughout the country. The user can select from various types of fueling stations like E85 ethanol, compressed natural gas, and electric. There is also a route planner and advanced search options.
Alternate Fueling Station Locator

 

AFDC Light-duty vehicle Search: Search our light-duty alternative fuel vehicle database to find and compare alternative fuel vehicles and generate printable reports to aid in decision-making. These vehicles might not qualify for vehicle-acquisition credits under the U.S. Department of Energy's EPAct State and Fuel Provider or Federal Fleet Management programs.
Light-Duty Vehicle Search

AFDC Vehicle Cost Calculator: This tool uses basic information about your driving habits to calculate total cost of ownership and emissions for makes and models of most vehicles, including alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles.
Vehicle Cost Calculator

 

Available Consumer Alternate Fuel and Vehicle Options

Jump to: Natural Gas | Diesel | Plug-In Hybrid Electric | All Electric | Hybrid | Flexible Fuel

 


Natural Gas
Civic Natural Gas

Civic Natural Gas named: World's Cleanest Internal-Combustion Vehicle by EPA
Natural gas vehicles are fueled with compressed natural gas (CNG) or liquefied natural gas (LNG). These fuels are considered alternative fuels under the Energy Policy Act of 1992 and qualify for alternative fuel vehicle tax credits.

As a new twist, tests are being conducted using natural gas vehicles fueled with HCNG, a blend of CNG and hydrogen. Compared with vehicles fueled with conventional diesel and gasoline, NGVs can produce significantly lower amounts of harmful emissions. In addition, some natural gas vehicle owners report service lives two to three years longer than gasoline or diesel vehicles and extended time between required maintenance.

Vehicle Available: Civic Natural Gas

Diesel
Diesel

Diesel vehicles have good highway mileage and can boast a long driving range

Advanced diesel vehicles fueled by ultra-low sulfur diesel are among the most fuel-efficient vehicles available today. Collaboration among the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, industry, and the national laboratories has improved engine efficiency, reduced emissions, and mandated the level of sulfur (15 parts per million) in diesel fuel to keep engine emission control technologies effective. Most diesel vehicles also can run on biodiesel blends without engine modification.

Manufacturers include: Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz

Complete List of Diesel Vehicles: fueleconomy.gov

Plug-In Hybrid Electric
Plug-In Hybrid Electric

Plug-In's offer an electric driving experience without range limitations

Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles(PHEVs) are powered by conventional or alternative fuels and by electrical energy stored in a battery.

Using electricity from the grid to run the vehicle some of the time costs less and reduces petroleum consumption compared with conventional vehicles. PHEVs might also reduce emissions, depending on the electricity source.

Vehicles Include: Chevrolet Volt, Prius Plug-In hybrid

All Electric
All Electric

EV's have zero vehicle emissions, smooth acceleration and some very powerful

All-electric vehicles (EVs) use a battery to store the electrical energy that powers the motor. EVs are sometimes referred to as battery electric vehicles (BEVs). EV batteries are charged by plugging the vehicle into an electric power source.

Although electricity production might contribute to air pollution, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency categorizes all-electric vehicles as zero-emission vehicles because their motors produce no exhaust or emissions. Because EVs use no other fuel, widespread use of these vehicles could dramatically reduce petroleum consumption.

Manufacturers Include: Ford, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Tesla, Smart

Complete List of EVs-AFDC

Hybrid
Hybrid

Gas and electricity compliment each other by providing the car with power and high mileage

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) are powered by an internal combustion engine or other propulsion source that can be run on conventional or alternative fuel and an electric motor that uses energy stored in a battery. HEVs combine the benefits of high fuel economy and low emissions with the power and range of conventional vehicles.

Manufacturers Include: Toyota/Lexus, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Honda, Infinti, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai/Kia, General Motors, Volkswagen, Porsche

Complete list of Hybrid vehicles-AFDC

Flexible Fuel
Flexible Fuel

Vehicle design and dynamics stay the same, the only thing that changes is the fuel

Flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) are capable of operating on gasoline, E85 (85% ethanol, 15% gasoline), or a mixture of both.

There are more than 8 million flexible fuel vehicles on U.S. roads today, but many FFV owners don't know their vehicle is one.

Manufacturers include: General Motors, Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep, Ford/Lincoln/Mercury, Nissan, Toyota

Complete list of E85 vehicles-AFDC