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Clean Cities 2013
Vehicle Buyer's Guide

The 2013 Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer's Guide has finally arrived! You can download the publication here.

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W.Va. Clean State Program

The W.Va. Clean State Program is West Virginia’s Clean Cities coalition, one of nearly 90 nationwide. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Program, Clean Cities is a government-industry partnership designed to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. Clean Cities contributes to the energy, environmental, and economic security of the United States by supporting local decisions to reduce our dependence on imported petroleum. The clean-burning characteristics of alternate fuels contribute to improving the nation's air quality, and, thanks to the state’s energy resources, the economic development potential of West Virginia.

Clean Cities deploys technologies and practices including idle-reduction equipment, electric-drive vehicles, fuel economy measures, and renewable and alternative fuels, such as natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), electricity, hydrogen, biofuels, and biogas. Idle-reduction equipment is targeted primarily to buses and heavy-duty trucks, which use more than 2 billion gallons of fuel every year in the United States while idling. Clean Cities’ fuel economy measures include public education on vehicle choice and fuel-efficient driving practices.

This program supports National AFV Day Odyssey, a biennial event dedicated to promoting cleaner choices in transportation. Choose one of the following links to learn more about the Clean Cities Program.

Learn more:

• U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program
• National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium
• 10 Simple Steps to Improving Air Quality
• West Virginia State Employee Rideshare
• Carpooling Tips
• Energy efficiency in your vehicle
• Biofuels

The West Virginia Division of Energy administers West Virginia's Clean State Program (including meetings, development of funding proposals and Clean State events, such as the AFV Odyssey Day) as the primary component of this initiative. The program supports activities designed to advance the use of alternative fuels. Call (800) 982-3386 or (304) 558-2234.

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State Employee Natural Gas Vehicle Workshop and Expo

The State Employee Natural Gas Vehicle Workshop and Expo on Sept. 12, 2012, on the State Capitol grounds in Charleston, W.Va., featured eight alternative fuel vehicles, including the cutaway Toyota Prius used by West Virginia University’s National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium for outreach and training. Featured technologies included hybrid/electric, electric, CNG and propane.