Summer 2014 Fuels Fix

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contents

summer 2014 | FuelsFixcom3

where do i fuel my plug-in car | p 9granite state clean cities coalition

biodiesel working group | p 26maine clean communities coalition

first responder safety training | p 19central florida clean cities coalition

new cng station opening | p 21alabama clean fuels coalition

creating cng from waste | p 29ohio fuels coalition

supershuttle offers cleaner travel| p 18lone star clean fuels alliance

advanced technology vehicle Jobs | p 33Kentucky clean fuels coalition

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12 page Hor admdash Fuels Fix 85rdquo x 55rdquo

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special featuresQuestion of the Month | 27

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editorrsquos letter

publisher amp senior editorJonathan G OverlyEast TN Clean Fuels Coalitionjonathanetcleanfuelsorg

designer amp editorKristy Keel-BlackmonEast TN Clean Fuels Coalitionkristyetcleanfuelsorg

The Fuels Fix is published quarterly by the East Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition in collaboration with the brilliant and groovy DOE Clean Cities coalition coordinators across the USA Advertising information may be obtained by visiting fuelsfixcom or contacting the editors

Publication Date July 10 2014

Amazing Action amp Achievements

From what I can tell of the endeavors of the coalitions included in this Summer 2014 editions of the Fuels Fix nobodyrsquos taking a summer break Make sure you read about these hardworking people and teams

Irsquoll start off with a big one tackling state legislation Kathryn Saphire reports that Colorado has taken a previous version of the statersquos AFV legislation and turned it into a more thoughtful and fair bill that ldquorenders Colorado more fuel neutral in its endorsement of alternative fuelsrdquo (p 22)

Then yoursquoll notice several articles herein that address a very important part of the advancement of CNG propane and EVs first responder education If our various emergency response teams arenrsquot prepared to handle crashes or accidents that involve dedicated propane school buses or PHEVs then we as regional communities arenrsquot really ready yet for these vehicles (pp 11 13 19)

Also take note of the five-state biodiesel producer working group that now exists in New England (p 26) Jennifer Puser reports from Maine Clean Communities that the collective is addressing how to dismantle their barriers to greater biodiesel adoption in the Northeast

Cheers to successful AFV partnerships

Jonathan G OverlyExecutive Director ETCleanFuels


Bob Garzee Project Manager and Chairman of SVCCC Board Paul Hepfer VP of Programs The Health Trust Edward Monfort President of ADOMANI Dr Deborah Flores Superintendent of Gilroy Unified School District Don Gage the Honorable Mayor City of Gilroy Daniel Dodge Staff to the Honorable Luis Alejo California State Assembly Margo Sidener President amp CEO of Breathe California and Co-Coordinator SVCCC and Chuck Reynolds Director amp Founder CH Reynolds

first-of-its-Kind

ElECTRiC SChOOl BuSin california

For four years Breathe CaliforniaSilicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition (BCSVCCC) has worked together with partners on the Zero Emissions Squared project to convert a diesel-powered school bus to solar-fueled electric a zero emission vehicle with a zero emission fuel

Last year the project got a boost when Health Trust awarded BCSVCCC a $150000 ldquoDisruptive Innovationrdquo grant conversion company ADOMANI got on board to perform the conversion and Gilroy Unified School District (GUSD) donated a 50-passenger diesel-powered school bus to be converted to electric and agreed to have a solar array installed to partially fuel the electric bus

Then on May 27 2014 the first-of-its-kind electric school bus was launched at a ribbon-cutting event at GUSDrsquos bus yard with numerous dignitaries in attendance ldquoI have long imagined a world where clean zero-emission vehicles would take children to schoolhellipand now that vision is a realityrdquo declared Margo Sidener CEO of Breathe California and co-coordinator of Silicon Valley Clean Cities Coalition

While the cost of the ADOMANI bus conversion averages $150000 $200 million of financing is available through

Government Capital and Atlantic Capital for schools participating in the conversion project Additionally dramatic cost reductions can be had from using electricity for fuel reducing fuel by 75 and even further if generated from solar Finally operational savings such as lower maintenance add to the return on investment and provide speedy recovery of cost Schools can pay back such loans through fuel and maintenance cost savings eliminating the need to use general funds for their green vehicles

ldquoAnother benefit of the conversion is that school districts no longer have to ldquothrow awayrdquo a bus when they upgrade to electric instead they can install the electric kit on a current school busrdquo said Bob Garzee Project Manager and Chairman of the Board of SVCCC Furthermore BCSVCCCrsquos partner Green Transportation Workforce Development provides training for school mechanics so that they can maintain the electric bus

Ultimately displacing dirty diesel buses that are expensive to run with clean economically fueled ones will allow school districts to shift resources from transportation to educationmdasha win-win for everyone

patricia tindSilicon Valley Clean Cities Coalitionpatricialungsrusorg408-998-5865


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According to the well-respected consulting firm Navigant Research the US will be the largest market for plug-in vehicle sales in this decade with annual sales topping 467000 by 2022 With the number of models of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) increasing New Hampshirersquos motorists are purchasing or leasing plug-in vehicles in growing numbers EVs use a battery to store electricity that powers the motor PHEVs are powered by an electric motor and internal combustion engine and run on gasoline andor battery power which provides a longer range than EVs

Owning a plug-in vehicle is exciting but how do you plan on fueling it Unlike conventional vehicles your EVPHEVrsquos fuel is electricity and most EVPHEV owners in New Hampshire charge their vehicle at home typically overnight EV owners who drive less than 60 miles each day (78 of us) normally donrsquot need to fuel anywhere else

But what about those who drive more than 60 miles a day and what if our low-distance commuter wants to make a long distance trip Thankfully a network is in place to meet this need

Electric vehicle charging stations also known as EVSE (Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment) come in three levels depending on voltage and length of time to

charge The higher level EVSErsquos will fuel your EV faster The Nissan Leaf is the used here to describe charge times other EV model charging times will vary

Level 1 (120 volts) charging is a simple way of fueling your EV via a household plugmdashno special installation needed This method can charge a new Nissan Leaf EV in less than 10 hours EV owners with Level 1 charging plug the car in when they arrive home from work and keep it plugged in until they head for work the next morning There are publicly accessible Level 1 charging stations in New Hampshire (two sites both in Concord)

Level 2 (240 volts) EVSE provides double the voltage of the Level 1 thereby halving the time needed to charge A Nissan Leaf will fully charge in about four hours Installing a Level 2 EVSE is similar to installing a clothes dryer outlet EV owners with Level 2 charging also plug in during the evening and unplug the next morning Onboard computers determine when charging is complete and end the charging process The carrsquos computer can even notify the driverrsquos smart phone when charging is done There are 24 publicly accessible level 2 charging stations in New Hampshire

DC Fast Charge (480 volts) also referred to as DC Quick Charge (DCFC or DCQC) charges the battery directly bypassing the carrsquos on-board charger DCFC can fully

Where Do i fuel my plug-in car


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the US Department of Energyrsquos Alternative Fuel Data Center Station Locator site (AFDC) Visit for locations level hours and restrictions Plugshare and Chargepoint also provide station locations Many cell phone applications for finding EVSEs are available too

Currently five varieties of EVs are riding NH roads Nissan LEAF Ford Focus Electric Mitsubishi IMiEV Smart EV and Tesla S More varieties will be available for sale or lease by New Hampshire dealerships in the next few years PHEVs and extended range vehicles are also available with the Chevy Volt Ford C-Max and Toyota Prius Plug-in leading the way Itrsquos time you looked at plugging in

charge a Nissan Leaf in 25-30 minutes to one hour These chargers are commercial electric appliances and not installed in homes Fueling sites are located in key areas of the country allowing motorists to supplement their at-home charging or simply receive a full charge in a much shorter amount of time There are currently no DC Fast Chargers located in New Hampshire

Pressed for time and no Fast Charger in sight No problem As with all levels of charging fueling isnrsquot a case of ldquoall or nothingrdquo Each hour a vehicle is plugged in provides the car with additional driving miles (about 2-5 miles using Level 1 and 12 miles using Level 2) In the event you need your car before the charge is complete simply unplug and go You will have the benefit of the time charged

Where are vehicle charging stations All over the state NH has 24 charging station sites from Keene to Berlin EVSE all over the country can be found on

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Upcoming EvEntsbull TheCompellingCaseforNaturalGasVehiclesWorkshop

(Asheville NC | July 17 2014)bull BReadyForB10WorkshopSeries (Webinar Series | June 10ndashJuly 22 2014)bull FirstResponderSafetyTraining (SC GA TN and AL | JulyndashAugust 2014)bull SouthShoreCleanCities15YearAnniversaryCelebration

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(Crown Point IN | September 25 2014)bull FleetLearningExpoandEfficientTechnologySymposium

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Skyrocketing gasoline prices and harmful emissions from vehicles have made alternative fuel and advanced technol-ogy vehicles attractive options since they began entering the market in the lsquo90s

Industry leaders like the US DOE Clean Cities Program and the National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium (NAFTC) quickly recognized the potential these vehicles offered Americans and began to publicize their benefits and to lay the groundwork of necessary infrastructure for the vehiclesrsquo success

One piece of this infrastructure often overlooked is the education of key audiences such as automotive technicians first responders and towing and salvage operators who are in fact critical to the safe use and acceptance of these vehicles

Through educational programs and training curricula such as the Clean Cities Learning Program First Responder Safety Training and Petroleum Reduction Technologies Training funded by the US DOE Clean Cities Program the NAFTC is working to ensure that these diverse audiences who work with alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles are properly trained

A recent tragedy has highlighted the ongoing need for proper training and education on alternative fuel vehicle use and safety Recently a driver was killed and a passenger critically injured in an explosion of a box truck fueled by natural gas near Green Bay

Wisconsin The first responders who arrived at the accident scene were unfamiliar with the vehicle fueling system components Following the incident to ensure their local first responders are more confident in responding to any future alternative fuel vehicle incidents the Northwestern Wisconsin Technical College contracted with the NAFTC to conduct a series of First Responder Safety Trainings for their instructors area fleets and first responders

The NAFTC is working to ensure that a variety of audiences including first responders automotive technicians fleet managers and the general public are equipped to deal with alternative fuel vehicles by offering diverse training options For a complete list of available trainings or if you are interested in contracting the NAFTC to conduct training in your area visit wwwnaftcwvuedu or call Micheal Smyth at 304-293-7882

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Petroleum fuels almost all of our transportation Its price ndash which impacts the cost of all transported products ndash is set globally not by US supply and demand but by the politics of the worldrsquos most unstable regions No matter how much oil we drill relying on a single source of transportation fuel makes our economy unstable Americarsquos Advanced Biofuel Biodiesel is here now ndash growing and diversifying our transportation energy supply

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rocKy mountain powerutahrsquos clean reliable power sourceAs one of the Westrsquos leading utilities Rocky Mountain Power and its parent-company PacifiCorp serve 18 million customers across six Western States including Utah Although it can be challenging the philosophy at Rocky Mountain Power is to ldquoproduce reliable power at a cost-effective raterdquo and to reduce the impact of greenhouse gases on the environment

Over the last 15 years Rocky Mountain Power has been a key player in furthering Utah Clean Cities Coalitionrsquos (UCCC) goals of reducing petroleum use in the state Most recently the company implemented an Idle Time Monitoring program which involves installing GPS tracking devices in program fleet vehicles

These tracking systems have made a significant difference in saving money and reducing emissions This year Rocky Mountain Power has saved over $450 000in fuel cost and cut engine idle time by more than 60 Drivers have also made fewer trips and improved fuel economy which has reduced the amount of combined diesel and unleaded fuel burned by 122833 gallons (1259 reduced tons of greenhouse gases emitted)

Rocky Mountain Power also works closely with UCCC to actively engage their customers and

community members to learn more about electric vehicle (EV) technology During the 2014 Legislative session the company pushed to change the Utah Public Utility Commission rules to clarify that vehicle charging should not be considered ldquosale for resalerdquo This change allows private entities to open commercial charging stations and gives Utah EV drivers more opportunities to charge their vehicles

UCCC and Rocky Mountain Power are also pinpointing potential infrastructure sites and analyzing and forecasting the charging loads on the PacifiCorp network Rocky Mountain Power is working closely with numerous entities to provide incentives for EV adoption in the state In the near future the company would like to connect as many customer chargers as possible to the PacifiCorp network

Providing clean reliable power to the state of Utah is just one way Rocky Mountain Power is dedicated to making our environment better Reducing their fuel consumption idling less and providing more opportunities for EV vehicles are further proof of this commitment

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compared to conventional diesel powered heavy- duty vehicles

Domesticbull More than 90 of the US propane autogas supply is produced domestically with an additional 7 from Canada

bull More than 70 of propane used in the US comes from the nationrsquos natural gas supplies

economicalbull For more than 30 years the cost of propane autogas has been on average 30 to 40 less than gasoline and 40 to 50 less than diesel bull Propane autogas fueling infrastructure costs less than any other transportation energy sourcemdashconventional or alternativebull Routine maintenance expenses such as filter replacement and oil changes are reduced due to the clean-burning properties of the fuel

With 14 different product offerings ROUSH CleanTech has deployed thousands of Ford vehicles and Blue Bird school buses fueled by propane autogas across the nation All vehicles offer equivalent warranty and performance as their conventionally fueled counterparts Learn more at ROUSHcleantechcom or by calling 800-59-ROUSH

accessiblebull There are thousands of propane autogas refueling stationsmdash2725 to be exactmdashwith stations in every state bull Dozens of EPA- and CARB-certified light- and medium-duty offerings fueled by propane auto gas include sedans work trucks vans shuttles and buses bull To support their ldquohub and spokerdquo fleet operation most autogas fleet adopters house their own propane fueling stations on their location

bountifulbull Propane autogas is the leading alternative fuel in the US and the third most commonly used vehicle fuel following gasoline and diesel bull According to the World LP Gas Association more than 23 million vehicles travel worldwide with propane autogas including shuttles school buses delivery vans paratransit vehicles and more

clean bull Propane autogas is a nontoxic non-carcinogenic fuelbull When compared with gasoline vehicles fueled by propane autogas produce up to 60 less carbon monoxide and 20 less nitrogen oxide emissionsbull Heavier-duty propane autogas vehicles emit fewer greenhouse gases and total hydrocarbon emissions and virtually eliminate particulate matter when

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SupErSHuttlE in AuStin oFFErS A ClEanER WaY TO TRaVElSuperShuttle in Austin marked its completion of adding six natural gas vehicles to its fleet this year This is a great step forward to help Austin reach its goal of being carbon neutral by 2025 Across the United States SuperShuttle has made it a mission to switch to alternative fuels like propane and natural gas with the help of Clean Cities Coalitions

The conversions of the six vehicles were done by Parkway Chevrolet Billy Carter general manager of SuperShuttle in Austin is projecting to double the amount of vehicles by adding an additional ten vehicles within the next year Converting the fleet will not only decrease costs for fuel but will reduce environmentally harmful emissions These new vans will outcompete the other internal combusion engine-powered vehicles in the fleet with a 93 reduction in carbon monoxide emissions 33 reduction in emissions of nitrous oxides and a 50 reduction in reactive hydrocarbons

ldquoOur choice of CNG came from our relationship with Clean Energy and our representative Jimmy Ramsey They partnered with us for financing our vehicles and conversion costs which made it possible for a smaller company like ours to afford to be able to make the switchrdquo said Carter The conversion costs were alleviated by using the rebates from the Texas Gas Services Conservation Program Rebate programs are a great tool to look for to help the conversion process Each van on average can travel up to 200-300 miles every day A major necessity to maintain this program is to improve and support the alternative fuel infrastructure Having a close fueling station is key and fortunately the fleet is able to fuel at the Austin Bergstrom Airport Just one van can use 114 gallons of CNG per week and over 12000 gallons of CNG per van every year

Driver training is always important especially on new driving habits that take full advantage of the new fuel At SuperShuttle in Austin their drivers received training from Clean Energy and also from Parkway Chevrolet

The conversion of these vehicles is hopefully only the start of this transition process to a cleaner transportation system

stacy neeflone Star Clean Fuels Alliancestacyneeflonestarcfaorg512-773-8794


electric drive safety training for florida first respondersCentral Florida boasts over 600 electric vehicle charging outlets and that number is growing as DC Fast Charging stations start making their debut It only makes good sense and good safety practice to prepare the regionrsquos public safety workforce for the influx of electric vehicles hitting the streets The Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition is doing just that in partnership with the Brevard County Florida workforce agency and providing NAFTC Electric Drive Safety Training to first responders The Coalition is also partnering with stakeholders FPL Duke Energy Florida the Space Coast EV Drivers as well as local car dealers Pat Fischer Nissan and Mike Erdman Toyota to provide demonstration vehicles during the training By the end of June 60 firefighters from the Cities of Rockledge and Titusville received the training

ldquoWersquore excited to team up with the Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition to provide a hands-on first response training experience with vehicles from our electric fleetrdquo said Electric Vehicles Program Manager Anne-Louise Seabury ldquoAt FPL safety is a cornerstone of our commitment to our customers

and employees Electric vehicles comply with the highest safety standards set by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) and as new technology becomes available itrsquos important we train first responders so theyrsquore able to respond promptly in case of an emergencyrdquo

Jason Gaschel NAFTC certified trainer and Seminole State College Program Manager is the instructor for the one-day course He also produced in cooperation with the Coalition and the University of Central Florida Electric Vehicle Transportation Center a two-hour introductory EV webinar that serves as a prerequisite for the course CareerSource Brevard Energy Industry Business Liaison Valerie Carothers coordinated the efforts between the fire departments and the participating agencies and was instrumental in securing the scholarship funding Thron Crowe CFCCC Program Assistant secured demonstration vehicles for the training

The electric vehicle safety course was taught by NAFTC certified instructor Jason Gaschel pictured here with a Titusville fire fighter

colleen kettlesCentral Florida Clean Cities Coalitionckettlesfsecucfedu321-638-1004


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On June 5th Evergreen Transport became the first for-hire carrier in Alabama to make the conversion to CNG and celebrated with the grand opening of a GAINreg Clean Fuel compressed natural gas station (CNG) at the Evergreen fueling and maintenance facility in Calera AL

ldquoWersquore thrilled to be celebrating the grand opening of this GAIN stationrdquo said Calera Mayor Jon Graham ldquoCongratulations to Evergreen for utilizing this domestically produced and cleaner burning alternative fuel Projects like these have a positive economic impact Itrsquos good for business and itrsquos good for the staterdquo

David Wildberger president of Evergreen Transport explains the benefits to Evergreen ldquoCNG will reduce our fuel costs and emissions while maintaining the superior transport services our clients expect from usrdquo he said ldquoItrsquos a win-win situationrdquo

The CNG station was built through a partnership between Evergreen and US Oil which owns the GAINreg Clean Fuel brand ldquoThis is a unique partnership for GAINrdquo said Erick Johnson Business Development Manager for GAINreg Clean Fuel ldquoThis is a joint venture giving both companies the opportunity to benefit from the economic advantages of CNGrdquo

mark bentleyAlabama Clean Fuels Coalitionmarkalabamacleanfuelsorg205-402-2755

EVERgREEn TRanSpORT CElEBRaTES OpEning Of Cng STaTiOn

The station cost approximately $15 million to build and Evergreen also invested in a new maintenance facility to service the CNG trucks ldquoStarting today we have 12 trucks operating on CNG with plans to expand to 30 trucks next yearrdquo Wildberger said The new 400 HP Mack trucks were purchased in Montgomery and fitted with CNG fuel tanks at Agility Fuel Systems in Anniston AL

The station will replace the equivalent of 300000 gallons of diesel fuel in 2014 and more than 15 million gallons in the next five years

ldquoThis is a great partnership and one we encourage other carriers to considerrdquo said Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Executive Director Mark Bentley ldquoNot only is CNG a more environmentally friendly fuel itrsquos also between 30 to 40 cheaper than diesel Plus itrsquos a domestically produced product which creates price stability because of its protection from global influencesrdquo


ColorAdo EnACtS StronGEr Support For AFVSColorado recently made one of the strongest most comprehensive commitments to alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in the country with passage of House Bill 14-1326 Sponsored by Representatives Dianne Primavera Ray Scott and Senator Mary Hodge and endorsed by the Denver Metro Clean Cities Coalition (DMCCC) the bill expanded a prior tax credit for AFVs by increasing the credit amount for heavier vehicles and ensuring that all clean fuels were eligible making Colorado a favorable market for alternative fuel and vehicle adoption

The new legislation expands eligible alternative fuels to include liquefied natural gas hydrogen fuel cell technologies compressed natural gas propane and electric rendering Colorado more fuel-neutral in its endorsement of alternative fuels

In addition HB-1326 expands the available tax credit for larger vehicles from $6000 to $20000 Since trucks and heavy-duty vehicles consume more fuel emit more pollutants and require a higher incremental investment the provision of a larger credit assists fleet managers in making the transition and incentivizes replacing the heaviest polluters The legislation goes even further by including credits for other technologies like idle reduction equipment aerodynamic technologies and clean fuel refrigerated trailers

One of the most innovative aspects of the bill is the funding mechanism that supports it By revising an outdated sales tax exemption for low emission vehicles the bill is actually expected to be revenue positive and return money back to the state coffers Additionally the specific ownership tax (SOT) for alternative fuel vehicles will be reduced to 75 of the purchase price to account for the higher initial cost of an AFV versus a conventional vehicle

The bill positions Colorado as a leader in alternative fuel adoption and is expected to drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality in the state while also promoting local job growth and energy independence

DMCCC a Department of Energy program assists fleets in understanding and transitioning to AFVs and its stakeholders displaced 588 million gallons of gasoline in 2013 alone This legislation will go a long way towards displacing much more petroleum in Colorado and other states would be wise to follow suit

kathryn saphiredenver metro Clean Cities CoalitionKSaphirelungsorg303-847-0271

Denver Metro Clean Cities Manager Tyler Svitak (far right) with Governor Hickenlooper at the signing of HB 14-1326


Thompson President ROUSH Clean Tech Adam Monroe President Novozymes NA Susan Alt Senior Vice President Government Affairs Volvo Group NA and Brendan Jones Electric Vehicle and Infrastructure Deployment Nissan NA The luncheon keynote speaker on October 23 is Jim Mottavalli a contributor to the New York Times NPRrsquos Car Talk and author of several transportation books Thanks to the Washington DC-based organization Securing Americarsquos Future Energy General Duncan McNabb former commander of US Transportation Command will be speaking at breakfast on the 24th

This amazing array of leaders and learning opportunities is available at registration rates well below industry standards thanks to support from the US Department of Energyrsquos Clean Cities program and over 20 sponsors The North Carolina Solar Center (NCSC) at NC State University is heading up the conference planning committee which is composed of representatives from North Carolinarsquos three Clean Cities coalitions as well as coalitions in Georgia Kentucky Tennessee and South Carolina

ldquoAs a previous Clean Cities coordinator myself I am especially excited about working so closely with Clean Cities on organizing this eventrdquo said Anne Tazewell Transportation Program Manager at NCSC

All the coalitions involved are presenting at the conference moderating session andor recruiting speakers ldquoHaving the combined knowledge and expertise of such knowledgeable and dedicated alt fuel experts is a large part of what will make the Southeast Alternative Fuels Conference and Expo a donrsquot-miss event for other coalitions and industry leadersrdquo Anne concluded

Donrsquot let the name fool you the three day event taking place in Raleigh North Carolina is going to be the largest alternative fuels advanced vehicle technology policy and practices conference east of the Mississippi in 2014 Highlights of the conference include plenary and breakout sessions with national and regional leaders in clean transportation an expo hall and an alternative fuel vehicle ride-and-drive There will be over 80 presenters in 18 breakout sessions and two plenary sessions

Confirmed speakers for the ldquoDriving Change Industry Leaders Discuss Alternative Fuelsrdquo plenary session are Joe Jobe CEO National Biodiesel Board Joe

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Highlights of the vehicles that will be shown at the conference include an LNG boat VIA Motors EV Tesla Ford propane vehicle and Thomas Built alternative fuel school bus Not only will participants have the opportunity to ride drive or view between 20 and 30 alternative fuel vehicles an added perk is that everyone who registers for the conference will be automatically entered to win a FREE two year lease to a 2015 Nissan LEAF In a special arrangement with Nissan one lucky person in the lower 48 states will have the opportunity to take home the worldrsquos bestselling electric car

Along with the ride-and-drive two evening receptions in the Raleigh Convention Center Expo Hall will provide ample time to network and learn from technology providers representing biodiesel ethanol natural gas propane electric drive telematics and additional organizations and businesses involved in the clean transportation space

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BiodiESEl produCEr WorKinG Group FormEd in nortHErn nEW EnGlAndIn 2013 the US Department of Energy awarded a major grant to the New England Region Clean Citiesrsquo Coalitions (NERCCC) to remove barriers to the adoption of alternative transportation fuels and alternative fuel vehicles in New England The project is administered by Maine Clean Communities a program of the Greater Portland Council of Governments As part of the grant the NERCCC Biodiesel Producer Working Group (Working Group) was formed facilitated by Dolores Rebolledo of Granite State Clean Cities The Working Group consists of the following local biodiesel producers Maine Standard Biofuels (ME) White Mountain Biodiesel (NH) Newport Biodiesel (RI) Cape Cod Biofuels (MA) Black Bear Biodiesel (VT) and the five Clean Cities Coalitions in these states

Three meetings have been held over the past year and a half (in Massachusetts Maine and Rhode Island) with the fourth and final meeting scheduled to take place in New Hampshire in September 2014 The meetings have focused on timely issues related to local biodiesel production networking and

education and identifying production and market barriers to sustaining and increasing the use of biodiesel in the New England Region Discussions also focus on how the producers can work together to better ensure fuel quality and improve marketing and sales

As a result a final report is being drafted that identifies the barriers to increasing biodiesel production and usage and proposed solutions to overcome them in New England This report will be submitted to the US Department of Energy and will be distributed to other producers and businesses in New England as well as other Clean Cities Coalitions around the country The Working Group intends to continue to meet and work on these issues long after the grant period is over

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question of the monthFrom June 2014

SchoolBusesSchool bus idling is particularly problematic because of the negative health impacts for children School bus engines should be turned off while the engine is not needed such as at loading and unloading areas and should only be turned back on when the bus is ready to depart Idle reduction technologies for school buses that operate in cold climates include small on-board diesel cabin heaters and electrical block heaters which can provide warming for the passenger compartment and engine

Light-andMedium-DutyVehiclesFor light-and medium-duty vehicles the primary idle reduction strategy is to turn the engine off when the vehicle is parked or stopped for long periods of time Drivers can also reduce petroleum consumption by avoiding the use of a remote vehicle starter and obeying no-idle zones Fleets may implement policies to set minimum fuel-efficiency targets or require the use of idle reduction practices In addition fleet managers can train their drivers on the benefits of reduced idling and how to use idle reduction strategies

For vehicles that must stop often or for extended periods of time such as cabs limousines and utility trucks the idle reduction technologies below can be implementedbull Air Heaters operate on engine fuel and are self- contained units that blow hot air directly into the vehiclersquos interior These are similar to the heaters for heavy-duty vehiclesbull Coolant Heaters use the vehiclersquos heat-transfer system and are mounted in the engine compartment This technology uses the vehiclersquos fuel to heat the coolant and then pumps the heated coolant through the engine radiator and heater box By keeping the engine warm the coolant heater reduces the impact of cold starts These are similar to the heaters for heavy-duty vehiclesbull Waste-Heat Recovery Systems are similar to the energy recovery systems mentioned above for heavy-duty vehicles

Idling the time when a vehiclersquos engine is on but the vehicle is not moving wastes over 6 billion gallons of fuel each year in the United

States according to Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) This adds up to more than $20 billion annually in fuel costs For example heavy-duty trucks frequently idle at rest stops an estimated 650000 long-haul trucks use more than 685 million gallons of fuel per year by unnecessary idling Idle reduction technologies and practices can help lower fuel consumption and fuel costs protect public health and the environment and increase US energy security Reducing idle time can also help reduce engine wear and maintenance costs Finally idling for long periods is illegal in many states and jurisdictions

IDLEREDUCTIONTECHNOLOGIESANDPRACTICES

Heavy-DutyVehiclesTruck stop electrification and onboard equipment can help reduce idling at truck stops roadsides and delivery sites It is important to note that the cost-effectiveness of the technologies below depend on the vehicle applications and climates in which they are used as well as the duration of the idlingbull Truck Stop Electrification provides power from an external source for important systems such as air conditioning heating and appliances without needing to idle the engine during required stops at rest areasbull Auxiliary Power Units are portable units that are mounted to the vehicle and provide power for climate control and electrical devices in trucks locomotives and marine vehicles without idling the primary vehicle engine bull Energy Recovery Systems use the vehiclersquos heat- transfer system to keep the truckrsquos heater operating after the engine is turned off using engine heat that would otherwise dissipatebull Automatic Engine Stop-Start Controls sense the temperature in the sleeper cabin and automatically turn the engine on if the sleeper is too hot or too coldbull Cab or Bunk Heaters supply warm air to the cab or bunk compartment using small diesel heaters Heaters can be coupled with air conditioners if needed

Why is idle reduction important What are ways that I can prevent idling and what are the benefits of doing so


bull Auxiliary Power Systems are similar to the auxiliary power units mentioned above for heavy-duty vehicles bull Automatic Power Management Systems allow a vehicle driver to turn off the engine and use battery power to run the accessories from the battery When the power management system senses the battery getting low it restarts the engine until battery levels regeneratebull Hybridization enables vehicles requiring power take-off equipment to perform work with the main engine off

IDLINGREGULATIONSThere are many state and local laws and incentives in place to reduce idling in specific jurisdictions For information on current idling reduction incentives and regulations see the Clean Cities IdleBase tool and the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Laws and Incentives database While most current laws apply to diesel vehicles increasingly laws are beginning to address gasoline vehicles as well

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IdleBoxToolkitThe IdleBox toolkit includes resources such as print products templates presentations and information resources that can assist in creating idle reduction projects for medium- and heavy-duty fleets IdleBox can also be used to educate policymakers fleet

managers drivers and others about the benefits of idle reduction

IdleReductionWorksheetsANL has light- and heavy-duty idle reduction work-sheets for drivers and fleet managers on their Idle Reduction Tools and Outreach Materials page The worksheets can help calculate the cost of avoidable idling as well as potential savings from reducing idling time by implementing technologies and practices

AdditionalResourcesFor additional information about idling and idle reduction please see the following resources bull AFDC Idle Reduction Basics bull Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool The Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool can help create a plan for your fleet to reduce petroleum consumption and emissions and includes reducing idling as one of the strategies See the AFDC Tools database for additional resources bull ANL Reducing Vehicle Idlingbull US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) SmartWay Program and Clean School Bus Program These national partnerships reduce emissions from the freight industry and diesel school buses through idle reduction and other strategies


ohio company is national leader in creating Cng fROm WaSTE

Anaerobic digestion is a process in which microorganisms break down organic material in the absence of oxygen creating biogas This biogas can be used for electricity pipeline quality natural gas and motor vehicle fuel (CNG) quasarrsquos anaerobic digestion system utilizes organic waste products including crop residuals manure food waste fats oils and greases and municipal wastewater

Established in 2006 quasar relocated its engineering and laboratory offices in 2008 to the Ohio State Universityrsquos Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) campus is Wooster Ohio to collaborate with the largest university agbioscience research center in the nation Together quasar and OARDC established a farm digester on the site before beginning construction of industrial digesters around the state Today quasarrsquos new industrial digesters use components primarily sourced from US suppliers with 76 of components coming from Ohio-based companies

The original product produced from the quasar industrial digesters was renewable electricity ldquoWe faced some restrictive regulations in providing our own renewable electricityrdquo Kurtz said ldquoOur Clean Fuels Ohio ARRA grant funding allowed us the opportunity to use this cleaned biogas as an alternative motor vehicle fuel We built a CNG fueling station in Zanesville and introduced this technology to the nearby Appalachian region At the same time local universities like Zane State College have taken an interest in offering CNG station maintenance and vehicle conversion coursesrdquo

Each of quasarrsquos industrial digester facilities can process about 40000 tons of waste a year Zanesville can process 125000 tons resulting in production of about 3500 gallons of fuel a day from just one facility In total the company will be able to process about 400000 tons of waste annually ldquoThese are things that would otherwise be incinerated and we are making fuel insteadrdquo Kurtz said

quasarrsquos own corporate fleet of 29 CNG vehicles includes five semi-tractors In addition regional companies are using the public CNG refueling stations ldquoWersquore also seeing an influx of consumers buying their fuel at our CNG stationsrdquo he said

ldquoWe are saving $11000 in fuel costs each month by converting to CNG Itrsquos less expensive clean burning better for the environment and available in Ohio Looking back it wasnrsquot a difficult decisionrdquo Kurtz said

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Preparing Vehicle Technicians for Advanced Transportation Fuels is an initiative designed to develop an advanced transportation technology training program at Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC) in Owensboro Kentucky The program will be the first college program in the state and the nation to offer technician training in all of the advanced transportationalternative fuel vehicle technologies The curriculum will include conventional hybrid plug-in electric dedicated electric vehicle biodiesel propane ethanol compressed and liquefied natural gas and fuel-cell vehicles

ldquoWe are honored to be a part of this partnershiprdquo said Dr Jim Klauber OCTC president ldquoThis is a perfect opportunity for OCTC to partner with a variety of folks to enhance our local workforce and arm the students with the latest technologies and better prepare them for the fields of tomorrowrdquo

The project partners include ATech Atmos Energy ConsuLab Cummins Crosspoint Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition Kentucky Corn Growers Association Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence Kentucky Propane Gas Association Kentucky Soybean Board and Association and

Owensboro Grain Company Project partners serve as the project steering committee participate in events support project outreach and provide their expertise to specific program areas

Initiative objectives include summer academies student technician training incumbent worker training secondary and post-secondary teacher STEM training E-85 powered 1965 AC Cobra vehicle build and a National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day Odyssey event to increase public awareness of alternative fuels The overall project model includes working with incumbent technicians and middle through high school students

In addition the project raises awareness of advanced transportation technologies ldquoon the moverdquo as the acquisition and wrapping of a truck and car hauler trailer will serve as a rolling billboard for the partnership The truck and trailer will be used to transport the alternative fuel vehicles used in OCTC courses to events across the state and around the region

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California reCognizes ClEan aiR ChampiOnS In May the East Bay Clean Cities Coalition joined forces with the Public Fleet Supervisors Association to put on the annual Clean Air Champion Awards luncheon at Sonoma Raceway Those familiar with motorsports will recognize Sonoma Raceway as the home track of the NASCAR ToyotaSave Mart 350 race that was held there just weeks after the Clean Air Champion presentations Sonoma Raceway made drivers and race-prepped Toyota Camrys available to take those interested around the track at race speeds This allowed attendees to experience the track and racing from inside a vehicle and get a taste of what racing is about In addition to the track experience and awards luncheon attendees were given a presentation about the trackrsquos sustainability initiatives and the use of alternative fuels such as E85 methanol propane autogas and battery electric power in professional motorsports Those honored with 2014 Clean Air Champion Awards at the event include

RepublicServices For operating a 40-vehicle LNG refuse truck operation in the City of Fairfield for over 12 years which has

provided over 36 million miles cumulatively of natural gas-powered miles while displacing 330000 gallons of diesel annually

DougBondAlamedaCountyFleetManager For taking the lead in a regional multi-agency grant deploying plug-in vehicles and creating a fuel collaborative initiative that includes alternative fuels

AltecIndustriesDixonCAFor designing and bringing to market a hybrid electric PTOboom power system that eliminates jobsite diesel idling and associated tailpipe emissions from work trucks

CityofFairfieldFor reducing annual fuel consumption by 61500 gallons (over 11) from FY 0809 to FY 1213 resulting in an annual reduction of 6215 metric tons of CO2 and fielding new hybrid buses which are achieving as much as 30 better fuel economy over the old buses they replaced

The Clean Air Champion Awards were held at Sonoma Raceway


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Richard Battersby East Bay Clean Cities with Doug Bond Alameda County CA Fleet Manager

JoseObregonSonomaCountyDirectorofGeneralServicesFor leading and supporting team members to successfully achieve results that reduce the Countyrsquos impact on the environment Under his guidance Sonoma County has grown to be largest plug-in and hybrid fleet in the region has taken the lead in deploying a public electric vehicle charging infrastructure and developed comprehensive policies on sustainability

TomFungEastBayCleanCitiesCoalitionTreasurerReceived the Chairmanrsquos Award for his years of dedicated service to the coalition as a board member and treasurer

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