Fuels Fix Winter 2013 Edition

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Coinstar Creates Change | CNG Jitneys Up to the ChallengeIdle Free Utah | TX AltCar Expo | EcoRide at NASA

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Coinstar Creates Change | p 37Western Washington Clean Cities

Idle Free Utah | p 17Utah Clean Cities

EV Owners Survey | p 7San Diego Clean Cities

Tucson Brings the Grease | p 16Tucson Clean Cities

National Guard E85 Use | p 35Iowa Clean Cities

Algae-Based Biodiesel | p 33 East Bay Clean Cities

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AltCar Expo | p 27Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities

NGV Update | p 18North Florida Clean Cities

Virginia Plugs In | p 21Virginia Clean Cities

CNG Station Opening | p 30Greater Long Island Clean Cities

Plug-In Ready Michigan | p 25Michigan Clean Energy Coalition

Kwik Trip Offers Alternative Fuels | p 14Wisconsin Clean Cities

Year-Round Biodiesel Blending| p 10Twin Cities Clean Cities

CNG Jitneys | p 40New Jersey Clean Cities

EcoRide at Kennedy Space Center | p 11Central Florida Clean Cities


contents

up frontThe Quick Fix | 1

Editorrsquos Letter | 6

focus featuresEnergy Independence Summit 2013 | 19

Incentives Help Alternative Fuels | 24

Alliance AutoGas Helps Georgia Police Fleet | 31

special featuresClean Cities TV | 15

Question of the Month | 39

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editorrsquos letter

publisher amp editorJonathan G OverlyEast TN Clean Fuels Coalitionjonathanetcleanfuelsorg

designer amp editorKristy Keel-BlackmonEast TN Clean Fuels Coalitionkristyetcleanfuelsorg

Publication Date January 10 2013

The Fuels Fix is published quarterly thanks to the DOE Clean Cities coalitions across the United States Advertising information may be obtained by visiting the website or contacting the editors Advertising revenue goes towards helping coalitions maintain activities focused on putting alternative fuel and efficient transportation technologies on the ground

Itrsquos Our Childrenrsquos FutureAlternative fuels arenrsquot just something I do at work I live them And since he was old enough to understand Irsquove been relaying the basics to my now 8-year-old son Conner It started about six years ago when he was two and learning to say ldquobiodieselrdquo At that time I drove a 2001 Dodge Ram 250 that ran on B20 to B100 Conner would sit in the middle of the rear seat with a kingrsquos view of the world Later I transferred to a diesel Jetta and in January of 2012 I received my 2012 Nissan Leaf Not only does he plug in the car when we use public charging but he can readily tell people we meet what the car runs on and that it has no tailpipe He even did a presentation to his third grade class this year explaining that I drive an electric car His friends came to me after school saying ldquoHey we heard all about your electric car today Does it really run on electricityrdquo

With all the great stories that are included in this first nationwide edition of the Fuel Fixmdashfrom natural gas on long Island to recycled turkey grease biodiesel in Tucson to hybrids in Seattlemdashallow me to encourage you to use your iPad desktop or printed copy and show some of these stories of action with the younger ones in your family Share some of the good news of what is taking place across the country with those who will be taking our place as advocates and focused citizens for a smarter USA

Sincerely

Jonathan G Overly

Conner gives a thumbs for our hike along Indian Gap Trail in the Smoky Mountains That is our Blink level 2 charger attached to our home in the background


Survey OF CalIFOrnIa eleCtrIC vehICleS OwnerS haS natIOnal ImplICatIOnS

California is a national and worldwide leader in advanced technology zero-emission automotive transportation As of November 2012 Californians owned more than 16000 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) roughly 25 of all plug-in vehicles in the United States Moreover more than 1000 new PEVs are being sold in the state every month The lessons learned from the highly successful first wave of adoption in California can help to inform PEV market development efforts across the nation Plug-in vehicles represent a key strategy to secure our nationrsquos transportation energy future

In early 2012 the California Center for Sustainable Energy (CCSE) in coordination with the California Air Resources Board (ARB) launched the first in a series of surveys aimed at the statersquos plug-in electric vehicle owners With the second survey completed in November 2012 the research project has collected data from more than 2000 PEV owners who provided information on vehicle usage charging behavior access to public and residential charging infrastructure and household demographics

The results of the statewide surveys of California PEV owners confirm both the early market success as well as the considerable consumer and environmental benefits of electrified vehicles CCSE is the host organization of the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition and will continue to share results from this research with Clean Cities coalitions across the nation

Survey highlights includebull Although 94 of respondents report also owning an internal combustion engine vehicle an overwhelming majority choose their PEV for daily activities such as commuting shopping and personal errands The use of non-PEVs dominates activities that require a longer range such as business and vacation travel

bull Survey respondents reported high levels of satisfaction with their vehicles across a wide range of characteristics Although there was some dissatisfaction with all-electric range 93 of owners gave their vehicles an overall rating of either satisfied or extremely satisfied

bull PEV owners rated environmental benefits and energy independence as extremely important in their decision to purchase a PEV (72 and 67 respectively) Economic factors including rebates tax credits and fuel savings were reported as being extremely important by only around 50 of respondents The lowest rated factor was the ability to use High Occupancy Vehicle (or carpool) lanes rated as extremely or moderately important by a combined 57 of owners however 74 of owners report displaying an HOV sticker on their vehicles

bull 39 of plug-in electric vehicle owners polled have also invested in home solar energy systems helping to ldquofuelrdquo their vehicles with renewable solar energy

7 Winter 2013 | FuelsFixcom7

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In addition to these highlights CCSE has prepared in-depth analyses based on survey results Please visit www energycenterorgpevsurvey for complete results

The data collected by CCSE in support of the statersquos Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (wwwenergycenterorgcvrp) highlights Californiarsquos commitment to promoting clean transportation solutions that improve urban air quality reduce greenhouse gas emissions and offer the statersquos consumers viable alternatives to conventional gasoline vehicles Finally CCSE and the California Air Resources Board in partnership with other key stakeholders will be conducting additional surveys in order to collect valuable data that will help inform local state and national stakeholders how best to promote and accelerate the market for PEVs and maximize consumer and environmental benefits


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New Sioux FallS BleNdiNg Facility ProvideS BiodieSel year-rouNd

A grant from the Clean Cities program along with the partnership of the National Biodiesel Foundation Minnesota Soybean Research amp Promotion Council and South Dakota Soybean Research amp Promotion Council has made biodiesel blends available year-round in a tri-state region near Sioux Falls South Dakota Harms Oil Company celebrated the grand opening of its biodiesel blending facility in November 2012 with representatives from the Twin Cities Clean Cities Coalition joining others at the Sioux Falls facility

Among those who spoke at the opening were Jill Hamilton of the National Biodiesel Foundation Bob Metz a South Dakota soybean grower and a director of the statersquos soybean research amp promotion council Jim Willers a Minnesota soybean grower and a director of the statersquos soybean research and promotion council and Jason Harms vice president of Harms Oil Jeremy Freking executive director of South Dakota Soybean emceed the event

ldquoThe opening means that fuel retailers and consumers in southwestern Minnesota northeastern Iowa and

eastern South Dakota will have greater access to biodiesel blends year-roundrdquo said Lisa Thurstin coordinator of the Twin Cities Clean Cities Coalition ldquoThis investment completes an important link in the alternative fuel infrastructure in the upper Midwest and is another step toward cleaner and more renewable transportation fuelsrdquo

In 2005 Minnesota became the first state to require virtually all diesel sold within its borders to be a biodiesel blend Currently the blend is five percent (B5) with the goal of reaching 20 percent (B20) in 2015

The arearsquos colder climate has posed a challenge for south-western Minnesota residents who wanted to sell andor use the cleaner-burning fuel because the region lacked the heated tanks needed to properly store pure biodiesel during the cold weather months The opening of the Sioux Falls facility resolves this issue and will make the alternative fuel a more convenient choice in the tri-state area Harms Oil serves

A Harms Oil Company truck receives the first load of biodiesel


eCOrIde at Kennedy SpaCe Center visitors view launch Complex on Zero-emission Bus

A zero-emission electric passenger bus traveled to Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and the Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) this past autumn Bus manufacturer Proterra was on-hand at both events to explain their innovative technology and allow passengers to experience the ldquoEcoRiderdquo first hand The bus demonstration was hosted by the Central Florida Clean Cities Coalition (CFCCC) and the Space Coast Energy Consortium (SCEC)

The bus visit to KSC was closed to the public as it was intended to acquaint NASA and KSC Visitor Complex leadership with this clean energy option for transporting visitors through the Space Center NASA has adopted an ambitious sustainability plan for KSC that includes an increased deployment of alternative fuel vehicles The EcoRide followed a route similar to that a typical KSC tour bus would

follow but absent were the noise and emissions that come with using diesel buses The bus riders glided silently through the launch complex giving riders rare glimpses of launch pads and operation centers including the famous Vehicle Assembly Building where the Shuttle Atlantis was being held prior to its relocation to its new home on the Visitors Center grounds

The bus charges in ten minutes and can run for 30 miles before it has to be recharged That rate was improved during the KSC tour when the bus drove 30 miles on a third of its charge reported Dale Hill founder of Proterra

The EcoRide is as durable as it is efficient being the only all-electric bus to pass a rigorous vehicular stress test known as ldquoAltoonardquo which simulates years of use over the course of 15000 miles


ldquoWersquore the only battery electric bus to do thatrdquo said Hill ldquoYoursquore trying to break the bus We actually drove the bus nearly 500 miles in one 24-hour periodrdquo Additional features of the EcoRide that set it apart include its composite body and the bank of batteries housed in the floor of the bus insulated from the passenger compartment It also uses a fuel cell auxiliary power unit but the design could easily accommodate a diesel propane CNG or gasoline generator as well When a range extension auxiliary power unit (APU) is used it serves as an on-board battery charger and only runs when needed until the energy storage system reaches a desired state of charge resulting in significant gains in energy efficiency over competing designs After the KSC visit the bus left for a journey to Floridarsquos capitol of Tallahassee where the cityrsquos transit agency became the first city in Florida to add the bus to its fleet

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about proterraWith manufacturing in Greenville SC Proterra is a leading designer and manufacturer of heavy-duty electric drive systems energy storage systems vehicle control systems transit buses and fast-charging stations Proterrarsquos systems are scalable to commercial buses of all sizes For more information on Proterra and its technology please visit wwwproterracom

Proterra EcoRide makes a stop at the NASA Propellants North facility one of several LEED certified buildings that also features several solar arrays and a solar canopy over their electric vehicle charging area


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wISCOnSIn retaIler eFFOrtS BOOSt alternatIve Fuel marKetKwik Trip a member of Wisconsin Clean Cities is the one of the largest convenience store chains in the upper Midwest Headquartered in La Crosse WI it operates in excess of 400 stores in three states Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa Kwik Trip has been selling alternative fuels since it first began dispensing E85 in 2006 In addition to E85 Kwik Trip also offers multiple grades of biodiesel at many retail locations Kwik Trip built the nationrsquos first truly alternative fuels station in La Crosse WImdasha personal investment of three million dollars The design of the station itself incorporates ten transportation fuels under a single

canopy to achieve a one-stop fueling experience for the general public The station offers fueling for compressed natural gas (CNG) liquefied natural gas (LNG) propane multiple grades of biodiesel and electric rapid chargers

Kwik Triprsquos Beyond Green Solution is complete from designbuild and implementation of a green fleet to the fuel and services needed to maintain and operate green vehicles The convenience store industry has asked what Kwik Trip is going to sell in the future for fuel For Kwik Trip the answer is the only sustainable abundant and domestic fuel source natural gas Kwik Trip has committed to developing a functional Natural Gas infrastructure throughout WI MN and IA While Kwik Trip believes Natural Gas is the fuel of the future it is committed to all alternative fuel options as illustrated by their unique fueling station in La Crosse

As of December 2012 Kwik Trip had four Wisconsin locations offering CNG which sold for between $159 and $179 per gasoline gallon equivalent (GGE) They planned to open two more before the end of 2012 An additional ten stations are slated to open this year within their three-state territory Kwik Triprsquos own natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet will serve as part of the anchor load Kwik Triprsquos transportation division Convenience Transportation maintains a fleet of about 400 vehicles which travel over 18 million miles annually They have just begun to transform their fleet and currently operate over 20 NGVs ranging from light-duty vehicles to Class 8 trucks Kwik Trip is an activist for the natural gas industry and strongly advocates the nationwide adoption of natural gas to be a standard fuel instead of an alternative fuel

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tucSoN BriNgS the greaSe

For the last eight years Tucson Regional Clean Cities Coalition has teamed up with the Pima County Wastewater Reclamation Department Grecycle and the Environmental Development Group (EDG) to host what we call ldquothe Day-After Thanksgiving Grease Recycle Eventrdquo

The event provides collection points across Tucson and Sierra Vista (a city to the southwest of Tucson) for the disposal of grease Our partners Grecycle and EDG turn the collected grease into biodiesel The two companies then use the biodiesel to run heavy duty diesel trucks that operate in our community

Pima County Department of Wastewater Reclamation states that grease contributes to approximately 50 percent of all sanitary sewer overflows so it only makes sense to partner with others to educate the public about this problem and show them how biodiesel can be part of the answer

The annual event educates more than 10000 people in our community by including information inserts with our sewer bills and conducting interviews with local media All in all we have collected more than 22000 pounds of grease since 2005 We collected more than 3000 pounds in this year alone

This has become one of our most popular annual outreach events The community and our Tucson Clean Cities Coalition members fully support the event Our members call us weeks in advance to make certain we are running the collection to ensure our drop-off locations remained the same and to schedule large drop-offs if necessary Itrsquos a win-win for everyone The event leads to reduced sanitary sewer overflows reduced consumption of diesel fuel and an increase in outreach and education on the value of alternative fuels It all takes place due to a clever event that excites both the private and public sector

OrsquoRielly Chevrolet our first location to participate still collects the most grease among our sites with over 50 percent of the collected grease coming from this location OrsquoRielly helps us advertise the event by posting fliers in their windows and sending emails to their database weeks in advance to let people know that they are participating This has truly become a memorable event that benefits the entire community

Colleen Crowninshield manager of Tucson Clean Cities Coalition and Laura Fairbanks Community Relations Manager of Pima County Regional Wastewater Reclamation Department


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Idle Free utah Utah is known for the most Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) refueling stations per capita in the nation but when it comes to petroleum reduction strategies the state has a more diverse portfolio Utah Clean Cities Coalition (UCCC) has been working with stakeholders to develop Idle Free Programs since 2007

The initial idle free campaign ldquoGet on the Bus for Clean Airrdquo educates and encourages school bus drivers to limit bus idling time The pilot program created and implemented a driver curriculum educating 3000 bus operators at 40 schools The project was developed through a collaborative effort with UCCC the National Energy Foundation and the Environmental and Energy Study Institute with the support of the US Department of Energy and assistance from the National School Board Association

By 2009 the campaign had grown beyond an education program to a true advocacy effort winning nonpartisan support from state and local leaders Salt Lake City Salt Lake County and the State of Utah declared the first week of September as ldquoIdle Free Awareness Weekrdquo Governor Gary R Herbert urged all Utahns to ldquoturn your keymdashbe idle freerdquo

The Idle Free program now thrives throughout the state The ldquoIdle Free Awarenessrdquo campaign spans the entire month of September and involves approximately 300 schools More than forty mayors across the state have pledge their support on the annual declaration and many municipalities have adopted anti-idling policies for their fleets and jurisdictions

Many UCCC stakeholders have also answered the call to be idle free by making it a part of their company policy and culture One example is Kennecott Utah Copper the second largest copper producer in the

Unites States As part of their commitment to sustainable development they implemented an idle reduction program in 2008 The program has saved over 25 million gallons of fuel 25000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions and over $79 million in fuel costs

UCCC is proud to partner with Kennecott Utah Copper to host the Idle Free Fleets Conference on January 15 2013 At the conference Kennecott Utah Copper will formally release their Idle Free Toolkit for fleet managers interested in implementing an idle reduction program This is a great opportunity for fleet managers and leaders from government business industry and education to come together and learn how to be idle free More conference information can be found here httputahcleancitiesorgcalendarjan-15-2013idle-free-fleets-conference


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nOrth FlOrIda tpO update Bringing assistance with CmaQ Funding

The North Florida TPO is the supporting agency for the North Florida Clean Cities coalition encompassing Baker Clay Duval Nassau Putnam and St Johns counties For the past three years the TPO has provided Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funds to support the North Florida Clean Cities Coalition and assist member counties municipalities and regional partners with fleet conversion to alternative fuels

Working with the Florida Department of Transportation the TPO is programming additional CMAQ funds under guidance of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) which highlights support for natural gas-fueled vehicles The North

Florida TPO Regional Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Conversion Initiative will provide $732464 in funding to convertupgrade newly purchased municipal fleet vehicles to CNG compatible fuel systems This initiative will assume all upgrade costs and allow fleets to realize immediate cost savings when converting to CNG

Recognizing that the availability of CNG fueling stations remains limited in the region the CNG conversion under this initiative will provide bi-fuel systems in the vehicles This will allow them to operate on diesel fuel in the interim while the TPO and Clean Cities coalition continue to pursue partnerships with fuel providers to install the necessary CNG fueling stations


Article courtesy of Transportation Energy Partners

Meredith Webber of Tulsa Area Clean Cities Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy Suresh Jayanthi of AeroVironment at EIS 2012

Partner Focus

enerGy IndependenCe SummIt 2013navigating policies and Opportunities in the post-election landscape

Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) recently announced that Energy Independence Summit 2013 will take place April 7ndash10 in Washington DC

The Energy Independence Summit is widely regarded as the nationrsquos premier gathering to address alternative fuels policy The Summit brings together Clean Cities coordinators and clean transportation stakeholders to educate government leaders about policies to promote the widespread use of cleaner vehicles and fuels

ldquoThe Summit provides an opportunity to sit down across the table and build relationships with federal decision-makers who place high value in learning directly from people in communities about what is needed and whatrsquos working and not workingrdquo said TEP President and Executive Director of Ohio Clean Fuels Sam Spofforth in a letter to Clean Cities Coordinators ldquoThis puts local real-world context into the messages about energy security economic development and the promise of advanced fuels and vehiclesrdquo

Organizers say the 2012 Summit was the best yet with more than 50 Clean Cities Coordinators and 100 industry leaders in attendance Keynote speakers included White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Nancy Sutley and Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy Roundtables featured top leaders from the electric vehicle natural gas propane and biofuels industries the Obama Administration and state and local governments

ldquoThis year is going to be even betterrdquo said Stephanie Meyn Coordinator of Western Washington Clean Cities and EIS2013 Outreach Chair ldquoMeeting other coordinators spending time with your stakeholders in Washington learning about policy issues and making the rounds on Capitol Hill provides a tremendous opportunity to build strong bonds which will strengthen your work at homerdquo

ldquoThe stakes in Washington are highrdquo said Phillip Wiedmeyer Chairman of Alabama Clean Fuels and Vice President of TEP ldquoAs Congress and the Administration focus on reducing the deficit all federal programs and tax incentives are under scrutiny and vulnerable to significant cuts The Summit provides a critical opportunity to demonstrate broad-based grassroots support among business leaders state and local government officials and community leaders for clean transportation energy policies that enhance energy security and create new jobsrdquo

Transportation Energy Partners is an independent national non-profit organization that brings Clean Cities coalition leaders together with the clean transportation industry to advance policies that will reduce American dependence on petroleum-based fuels TEP works closely with and provides policy support to the nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions and their 10400 stakeholders that voluntarily participate in the US Department of Energy Clean Cities program

More information about the Summit can be found online at wwwTranportationEnergyPartnerscom


Congressman Steve Israel (D-NY) with Clean Cities Coordinator Rita Ebert of Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition at EIS 2012

Meeting other coordinators spending time with your stakeholders in washington learning about policy issues and making rounds on capitol hill provides a tremendous opportunity to build strong bonds which will strengthen your work at home

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vIrGInIa pluGS InOfficial plug-In at First hotel Charging Station in richmond virginia

Mayor Dwight C Jones performed the first official plug-in at the first hotel charging station in Richmond at the Richmond Omni Hotel last October following the Business Case for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Forum hosted by Virginia Clean Cities The forum provided an overview of electric vehicles and made the case for installing electric vehicle charging stations through local case studies The charging station installed at the Omni Hotel has already paid for itself in revenue generated by guests that have chosen the hotel based on access to a charging station during their stay

In addition to generating revenue Chris Alto General Manager of the Omni Richmond Hotel looks at the charging station as a way to generate community exposure and reduce the hotelrsquos environmental impact The first official plug-in and forum event itself generated

a statewide ldquobuzzrdquo about electric vehicle charging stations ldquoElectric vehicles and infrastructure represent an opportunity for individuals and businesses to advance energy economic and environmental security through reducing petroleumrdquo said Alleyn Harned Executive Director of Virginia Clean Cities ldquoThe Omni Richmond Hotelrsquos business story is a compelling onerdquo

The City of Richmond has been an important partner in the Richmond Electric Vehicle Initiativemdasha planning grant for electric vehicles through the Clean Cities Community Readiness and Planning for Plug-In Electric Vehicles and Charging Infrastructure grant Richmond Mayor Dwight Jones said of the initiative ldquoThese planning efforts fit into Richmondrsquos triple bottom line goals of sustainability and will help lower greenhouse gas emissions in the cityrdquo

(L to R) Chris Alto Omni Richmond Hotel Michael Phillips Virginia Clean Cities Mayor Dwight C Jones Alicia Zatcoff City of Richmond Sustainability Manager Jason Tucker Richmond Ford perform the official plug-in at the first charging station at a Richmond hotel


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Sec 402 Extension of credit for alternative fuel vehicle refueling propertybull Extended from December 31 2011 to December 31 2013 and effective to property placed in service after December 31 2011

bull This credit is equal to 30 of the cost of any qualified alternative fuel vehicle refueling property placed in service during the taxable year and is up to a maximum of $30000

bull The following were treated as clean-burning fuels 1 Any fuel at least 85 percent of the volume of which consists of one or more of the following ethanol natural gas CNG LNG propaneautogas or hydrogen 2 Any mixture of biodiesel blends with at least 20 biodiesel in a blend with diesel or kerosene 3 Electricity

Sec 412 Extension of alternative fuels excise tax creditsbull Extended from December 31 2011 to December 31 2013

bull This appears to bring back the $050gallon credit for propane the $050GGE credit for natural gas and the $100gallon of B100 in a blend credit for biodiesel an ethanol credit is included see the full language for specifics

Sec 405 Extension of incentives for biodiesel and renewable dieselbull Extended from December 31 2011 to December 31 2013

bull Renews the $1gallon of B100 used and appears to add a potential $1 for pure biodiesel use and has a $010 credit for ldquoeligible small agri-biodiesel producersrdquo

Sec 403 Extension of credit for 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in electric vehiclesbull The must be acquired after December 31 2011 and before January 1 2014

bull Previously this credit only applied to vehicles with at least 4 wheels this is now extended to ldquoqualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in EVsrdquo

bull The credit is the lesser of 10 of the cost of the qualified 2- or 3-wheeled plug-in EV or $2500

bull Vehicle must be capable of achieving a speed of 45 mph or greater and manufactured for primary use on public streets roads and highways

Review the shortened yet detailed summary by South Shore Clean Cities

Thanks to coordinators Alleyn Harned from Virginia Clean Cities and Carl Lisek of South Shore Clean Cities for their contributions to this article

Legislation Focus

The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was recently passed by Congress and signed by the President This legislation enacted and in many cases made retroactive credits that are for alternative fuels or alternative fuel vehicles or infrastructure Below is a summary of some of the credits from that legislation

mark rabinskyMichigan Clean Energy Coalitionmarkcec-miorg734-585-5720 x 24

Plug-In REady MIChIganPlan Released to help Prepare State for Influx of Electric Vehicles

Clean Energy Coalition NextEnergy and Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities have released Plug-In Ready Michigan a road map to help the statersquos municipal leaders consumers and private companies prepare for increased plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) use The planmdashcreated with input from more than 40 stakeholders including Michigan municipalities automotive manufacturers utility providers and non-profit organizationsmdashis available for download on Clean Energy Coalitionrsquos website at cec-miorgplugin

Plug-In Ready Michigan explores the opportunities and issues related to PEV readiness and the necessary considerations for PEV infrastructure planning With the ultimate goal of simplifying the process of PEV charging infrastructure implementation the plan is divided into two sections

bull The narrative provides an overview of the existing conditions and key findings related to PEV infrastructure in Michigan

bull The toolkit offers PEV fundamentals and examples of best practices based on the experience of several Michigan cities that have already begun developing networks of charging stations

According to Pike Research the state of Michigan is expected to rank seventh in PEV sales through 2020 and conditions are favorable for the state to continue as a PEV leader Factors that contribute to Michiganrsquos high adoption rate include its proximity to the automotive industry rising gasoline prices which will continue to drive demand for fuel-efficient vehicles and strong government investments in PEV technology Greater availability of PEV options is also a factor In fact nearly every major American European and Asian auto manufacturer either already has or will soon introduce at least one PEV model

Production of Plug-In Ready Michigan was managed by Clean Energy Coalition in partnership with NextEnergy and Greater Lansing Area Clean Cities OHM Governing Dynamic and Pike Research provided consulting services

Development of the plan was funded by the US Department of Energy through its Clean Cities program Michigan was one of 16 locations granted funding to create a PEV preparedness plan


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1 Based on EPA-estimated 98 MPGe (electric) 35 MPG city40 highway (gas) Actual mileage may vary 2 The Chevrolet Volt received the highest numerical score among compact cars in the proprietary JD Power and Associates 2011 and 2012 Automotive Performance Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM Study based on responses from 74759 new-vehicle owners measuring 233 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed FebruaryndashMay 2012 Your experiences may vary Visit jdpowercom

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Ever seen a Volt at a gas station It happens but not a lot On average by charging regularly Volt owners fill up only about once a month1 When you can commute 38 miles1 gas-free there isnrsquot a whole lot of need to stop for anything more than coffee But for those times when you have to go a little farther it has an onboard gas generator to do that too Itrsquos electric when you want it gas when you need it The 2012 Volt was recognized by JD Power and Associates as the ldquoHighest Ranked Vehicle Appeal among Compact Cars Two Years in a Rowrdquo in the APEAL Study2 mdash a study based on factors like styling comfort and convenience among others What could be better than that Learn more at chevycomvolt

Volt is available at participating dealers

rita ebertGreater long Island Clean Cities Coalitionrebertglicccorg631-504-5771

CnG StatIOn OpenInG On lOnG ISlandThe US Department of Energy Greater Long Island Clean Cities Coalition (GLICCC) and the Town of Oyster Bay will be hosting the grand opening of a new compressed natural gas (CNG) station on Long Island The station was funded by The American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009 A portion of GLICCrsquos $15 million award from the US Department of Energy was used for the project

Irsquom on a mission to make long Island the clean energy capital of america and the Greater long Island Clean Cities Coalition is an invaluable partner in that mission

The station was built by Engineered Energy Solutions (EES) and uses ANGI Energy Systems fueling equipment Owned and operated by the Town of Oyster Bay and maintained by EES for use by the Townrsquos CNG fleet the station will also be open to municipal fleets PW Grosser Consulting designed the station which includes three fast-fill pumps with six hoses and 50 time-fill posts

- Congressman Steve Israel

Rita Ebert GLICC coordinator Dominick Longobardi GLICC chairman and Steve Labriola Oyster Bay Town Clerk fill up with CNG


ATLANTA ndash The Sandy Springs Police Department in Georgia switched 25 Ford Crown Victoria cruisers to propane autogas saving more than $11000 in fuel costs and displacing nearly 10 tons of greenhouse gas emissions over a period of three months Alliance AutoGas is providing vehicle conversions and fueling for a total of 65 cruisers with funding through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program

ldquoThe City of Sandy Springs needed a reliable fuel source in case of natural disasters and propane autogas offers the most viable combination of an American-made clean fuel that also helps reduce our fuel budgetrdquo said Captain Bart Humble who originally researched alternative fuel in his former capacity as Lieutenant Commander of Homeland Security ldquoBecause of the rising cost of gasoline our fleet fuel costs nearly doubled in six years Now wersquore saving $170 per gallon or more filling up our patrol cars with autogasrdquo

Alliance AutoGas partner Force 911 handles the bi-fuel autogas vehicle conversions for Sandy Springs and Alliance also installed a centrally located autogas station for the

fleet Capt Humble reports that his fleet drives on autogas 96 percent of the time displacing thousands of gallons of gasoline every month

ldquoSome officers only had one gasoline receipt for the entire second quarter of 2012rdquo said Humble ldquoFeedback from officers driving the propane vehicles has been extremely

positive The key to the programrsquos success has been strong commitment from the top of City administration all the way down to the officers in the fieldrdquo

Autogas-powered fleets like Sandy Springs help reduce our nationrsquos dependence on foreign oil because 98 percent of

the US autogas supply is made in America Propane autogas produces significantly fewer harmful pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions than gasoline and many autogas fleets report their vehicles require less maintenance Autogas is also more affordable to implement and offers better range compared to other alternative fuels like compressed natural gas

Partner Focus

Article courtesy of Alliance AutoGas

Some officers only had one gasoline receipt for the entire second quarter of 2012

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ldquoTherersquos no comparison between propane autogas and compressed natural gasrdquo said Humble ldquoWe tested CNG vehicles when I was in another department and the performance was not nearly like running on autogas You had to refill every 100 miles and the trunk space was non-

existent With autogas vehicles you have a very similar experience to driving traditional gasoline vehicles and my officers can still carry around the equipment they needrdquo

Alliance AutoGas enables fleet managers to use clean economical American-made autogas through vehicle conversions on-site fueling and ongoing safety training and technical support For fleets interested in new propane autogas-powered vehicles Alliance also provides OEM vehicles through partnerships with automotive experts at ROUSH CleanTech as part of the complete program The Alliance AutoGas partner network of propane marketers and conversion centers is experiencing tremendous growth now spanning 40 states Washington DC and the Canadian provinces of Ontario Quebec Manitoba Nova Scotia New Brunswick Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland amp Labrador

Feedback from officers driving the propane vehicles has been extremely positive the key to the programrsquos success has been strong commitment from the top of City administration all the way down to the officers in the field

alGae BaSed BIOFuel maKeS retaIl deBut In the Bay areaNovember 13th 2012 was a landmark day for clean air vehicles across the nation but especially so in Northern California On the same day that Fremont-based EV manufacturer Tesla had their Model S sedan loudly proclaimed ldquoCar of the Yearrdquo by Motor Trend Magazine across the bay in Redwood City two other Bay Area companies partnered to launch the nationrsquos first publicly available algae-derived biodiesel at Propel stations throughout the Bay Area

East Bay Clean Cities Coalition stakeholder Propel Fuels has teamed up with biofuel company Solazyme Inc in a one-month pilot program designed to make

algae-based diesel available to consumers at retail pumps across the Bay Area According to Solazyme this is believed to be the first time in US history that retail customers can power their vehicles with an algae-based fuel This one-month demonstration project hopes to introduce consumers to algae based biodiesel and survey their perceptions of advanced biofuels while paving the way towards broader adoption of domestically produced petroleum fuel substitutes The algae-derived fuel will be sold at the same price as conventional diesel and will be available exclusively at Propelrsquos Clean Fuel Points in Redwood City San Jose Berkeley and Oakland California

The Solazyme Jeep at the pump | Photo courtesy of Propel Fuel

- matt horton CeO of propel Fuels

richard battersbyeast Bay Clean Cities Coalitionrebattersbyucdavisedu 530-752-9666

Solazymersquos algae-based Soladiesel is compatible with existing diesel engines and meets or exceeds ASTM quality specifications It has also shown performance enhancements including cold temperature operating performance which will be good news for fleets operating in colder climates Testing undertaken by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) shows a 20 blend of Soladiesel significantly outperforms ultra-low sulfur diesel in total hydrocarbons (THC) carbon monoxide (CO) and particulate matter tailpipe emissions This includes an approximate 30 reduction in particulates a 20 reduction in CO and an approximate 10 reduction in THC Solazymersquos unique process makes this clean burning fuel by greatly accelerating the process by which algae naturally convert sugars into oils What formerly took millennia to occur in nature can now be replicated in a matter of days

Propel Fuels was the logical choice for a partner to distribute the algae-based biodiesel in this unique venture Founded in 2004 Propel has quickly established a network of renewable gas stations and fuel points throughout the states of Washington and California Through an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) from the US Department of Energy (DOE) Propel Fuels is currently partnered with East Bay Clean Cities California Department of General Services (DGS) and the California Energy Commission (CEC) to build and operate 75 retail renewable fuel stations throughout California With 30 existing locations including seven in the Bay Area Propel has demonstrated a strong commitment to making renewable fuels available to consumers ldquoPropel is committed to providing our customers with access to the highest quality most sustainable domestically produced fuels so wersquore proud to introduce the next generation of fuels to the retail marketrdquo Matt Horton CEO of Propel Fuels said in a released statement

Matt Horton of Propel Fuels pumps the first gallon of retail algae-based biofuel


stephanie weisenbachIowa Clean Cities Coalitionstephanieweisenbachiowagov5157253007

IOwa army natIOnal Guard launCheS e85 mISSIOnThe Iowa Army National Guard is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the deployment of ethanol More than half of its 577 non-tactical vehicles at Camp Dodge now run on E85 thanks to a concerted commitment to meet or exceed Department of Defense (DOD) sustainability goals for the US Army

Camp Dodge located in central Iowa where the Iowa Army National Guardrsquos fleet of vehicles is housed has been incorporating flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs) into its operations for the past three years To do so the base began by converting some of its existing conventional vehicles to be able to operate on high-level ethanol blends

Camp Dodge shop foreman Jim Russell worked with Chicago-based Flex Fuel US which offers EPA-certified conversion kits that government fleets can order through the US General Services Administration Flex Fuel US provided training and certification on kit installations Russell can now install a kit in two hours As of July he and two technicians had completed 50 conversions at the cost of about $900 per vehicle

Initially some drivers were hesitant about the switch to E85 so Russell took time to give tours under the hood and show side-by-side fuel samples of E85 and gasoline The drivers were quickly won over once they understood E85 and experienced its performance ldquoThe performance of the patrol cars is awesome We took our military police off E85 during the coldest winter weather and they were beating down our door to get back to itrdquo Russell said

This positive experience with Flex Fuel US conversion kitsrsquo performance has continued to be validated Rigorous testing of the kits by Oak Ridge National Laboratory was completed with conclusions that became available in April 2012 This testing was more thorough and comprehensive than what the EPA Certification for conversion kits requires

The Iowa Army National Guard has purchased more E85 vehicles and now over half of the 577 non-tactical vehicles at Camp Dodge run on E85 The FFVs are saving about $200000 annually in fuel costs The vehicle technicians have also found that they no longer have to clean out the carbon build up from the intakes of vehicles that run on E85 With Iowa being the nationrsquos top ethanol producer their increased use of E85 is a win-win for Iowarsquos economy and leadership in energy independence

Iowa Clean Cities Coordinator Stephanie Weisenbach said ldquoThey are lsquowalking the talkrsquo in terms of reducing petroleum use and advancing alternative fuel markets Their leadership serves to inspire others to follow in their footstepsrdquo


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COInStar CreateS ChanGeAmidst a climate of ever-rising and unreliable fuel prices commercial fleets are increasingly interested in finding ways to stretch their mileage and save at the pump Coinstar is one such example This fleet headquartered in Bellevue Washington operates and services the coin counting kiosks at grocery stores and retail locations across the country With each of Coinstarrsquos 300 vehicles travelling several thousand miles per month finding ways to maximize fuel economy simply made business sense

Coinstar began by implementing a right-sizing and hybrid replacement program This primarily involved replacing passenger vehicles with hybrid electric vehicles To date Coinstar has updated over 60 of its 175 passenger vehicles with hybrids like the Toyota Prius and Ford C-MAX with plans to switch out the entire fleet of passenger vehicles

Another significant component of Coinstarrsquos fuel economy enhancement project was the creation of a driver incentive program in which drivers received cash rewards for fuel mileage improvements All of Coinstarrsquos 300+ drivers participated in the ldquoFuel Miserrdquo program with awards of up to $500 in cold hard cash going to the driver of each vehicle class achieving the best improvement in mileage To keep the drivers motivated fleet manager Sam Besser emailed drivers fuel saving tips each week and provided monthly status updates via a company leaderboard

Coinstar then added a team competition to the Fuel Miser program Pitting the 20 districts nationwide in competition against each other Coinstar awarded $2000 to the best district in each of its three regions This allowed drivers to compete on two levelsmdashas a team and as individuals resulting in even more effort to improve fuel economy


stephanie meynwestern washington Clean Cities Coalition Stephaniempscleanairorg206-689-4055

Savings galoreAfter the first year of the program Coinstar was amazed by the savings that could be achieved simply by changing driver behavior Overall the driver incentive program boosted average fuel economy across all light- and heavy-duty vehicles by 4 and saved Coinstar over $50000 in fuel costs in 2011 Coinstar further reports that through the Fuel Miser program and the gradual right-sizing of vehicles it saved over 77000 gallons of fuel in 2011 compared to 2010

Additionally Coinstar estimates that its efforts helped reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 185 tons from 2010 to 2011mdasha decrease of over 8

whatrsquos nextCoinstar seeks continuous improvement in the efficiency of its fleet operations through vehicle selection driver education and motivation routing vehicle equipment and any other innovative programs they learn about through the Clean Cities community Coinstar is proud of its success in conserving fuel and protecting its bottom line but also in cultivating a corporate culture of caring about their environment and their community


question of the monthFrom January 2013

Vehicle fuel economy is tested under controlled conditions using a standardized test procedure Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

are required by federal law to test at least one representative vehicle for each light-duty model and must report the results to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA reviews the results and confirms about 10 to 15 of the vehicles through tests at the National Vehicles and Fuel Emissions Laboratory (NVFEL)

In the laboratory the vehicle is placed on a machine called a dynamometer that simulates the driving environment and can be adjusted to account for wind resistance and the vehicle weight A professional driver runs the vehicle through a prescribed driving routine at various speeds to simulate typical trips in the city or on the highway

To measure the fuel economy of the vehicle a hose is connected to the tailpipe to collect the engine exhaust The carbon in the exhaust is then measured to calculate the amount of fuel burned during the test This process is more accurate than using a fuel gauge For details on NVFEL vehicle fuel economy testing procedures refer to the FuelEconomygov Fuel Economy Tests website and the EPA Fuel Economy Data amp Testing website

Federal law requires fuel economy testing for most light-duty vehicles Some vehicle types however are

exempt from fuel economy testing requirements includingbull Pickup trucks and cargo vans with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) over 8500 poundsbull Passenger vehicles such as SUVs and passenger vans with GVWR of 10000 or more and bull Motorcycles

Fuel economy test procedures are designed to replicate typical driving conditions and behavior

but there are many factors that influence a vehiclersquos fuel economy Quick acceleration and heavy braking excessive idling driving at high speeds cold weather and frequent short trips heavy cargo towing a trailer running electrical accessories driving on hilly or mountainous terrain and using four-wheel drive can all have a significant impact on miles per gallon New vehicles generally will not attain optimal fuel economy until they reach 3000 to 5000 miles Because of these variations fuel economy ratings should only be used as estimates for comparison between vehicles

To improve fuel economy vehicle owners can drive less aggressively observe the speed limit reduce cargo and avoid excess idling In addition maintenance rituals like keeping tires fully inflated keeping the engine properly tuned and using the recommended grade of motor oil can improve vehicle fuel economy

Please contact the Technical Response Service (TRS) with other questions or if you have suggestions for a future Question of the MonthClean Cities Technical Response Service Team | technicalresponseicficom | 800-254-6735

how are vehicle fuel economy ratings determined what factors impact fuel economy

Quick acceleration and heavy braking excessive idling driving at high speeds cold weather and frequent short trips heavy cargo towing a trailer running electrical accessories driving on hilly or mountainous terrain and using four-wheel drive can all have a significant impact on miles per gallon


chuck feinberg new Jersey Clean Cities Coalitionchuckfeinberggmailcom973-886-1655

JItneyS up tO the ChallenGeIn the Face of hurricane Sandy CnG vehicles Shuttle people to Safety

Atlantic City New Jersey is typically known for its boardwalk casinos and inspiration for the board game Monopoly But last October none of that mattered as it faced the fury of Hurricane Sandy With a record 13 foot storm surge along the Jersey Coast many residents needed to leave the shore for the mainland Although most people took personal vehicles some of the arearsquos most vulnerable residents rode in clean-fuel vehicles supported by the Department of Energy through the Recovery Act

In 2009 the New Jersey Clean Cities coalition received $15 million in Recovery Act funding to purchase more than 270 compressed natural gas vehicles including 190 Atlantic City ldquojitneysrdquo The jitneys minibuses run by owner-operators have been Atlantic Cityrsquos main form of public transportation since 1915 By paying for the cost difference between gasoline and natural gas vehicles the award allowed the Jitney Association to replace their entire aging fleet with a cleaner alternative

As a major transit fleet Atlantic City naturally included the jitneys in its emergency plan As the hurricane approached the vehicles were pressed into action Thirty of the jitneys evacuated people who could not transport themselves including elderly and disabled residents living along the Boardwalk protecting them from catastrophic flooding and wind Other jitneys transported clinic patients to medical treatments and helped those staying behind gather emergency goods such as food and water Despite the unusual circumstances the natural gas powered jitneys served their community well in its time of need In fact the use of compressed natural gas for vehicles is an asset in the aftermath of natural disasters as gasoline and diesel fuel are often in short supply

Even in non-emergency situations natural gas offers many benefits over petroleum-based fuels Replacing gasoline minibuses with those running on natural gas helped the small business owner-operators reduce their reliance on foreign oil and lower their operational costs The natural gas vehicles also produce less smog-forming pollution than the conventional counter-parts they replaced

When Hurricane Sandy threatened peoplersquos lives New Jersey took action to protect its residents Wersquore proud that vehicles we supported helped in the effort and demonstrated that alternative fuel vehicles are up to meeting any challenge

Natural gas jitneys like this are Atlantic Cityrsquos main form of public transportation These vehicles were used to evacuate vulnerable residents during Hurricane Sandy This vehicle is fueling up at a natural gas station built owned and operated by Clean Energy Fuels who kept the station running despite widespread shortages of gasoline and diesel elsewhere | Photo courtesy of Clean Energy


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kenneth bergstromdallas-Fort worth Clean Cities CoalitionKbergstromnctcogorg817-704-5643

altCar expO held In dallaS-FOrt wOrthThe Texas AltCar Expo and Conference made its first appearance in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) Metroplex on November 1-3 2012 at the Plano Convention Center in Plano TX The DFW Clean Cities Coalition planned the event which featured an expo hall alternative fuel training fleet-focused panel discussions biking and transit panel discussions and a ldquoRide and Driverdquo Attendees were treated to an inspirational keynote speech by Jim Evanoff retired Environmental Protection Specialist with Yellowstone National Park The expo hall was packed with electric natural gas propane and hybrid-powered vehicles as well as idle-reduction technology Numerous vendors had displays showing the latest in clean and sustainable technology Vehicles such as the Chevy Volt Nissan Leaf Coda all-electric sedan Honda Civic GX Toyota Prius and several other fuel efficient vehicles were available for test drives

The first day of the conference was petroleum reduction training for Clean Cities coordinators and college instructors offered through the Clean Cities Learning Program This train-the-trainer workshop covered the basic information for all the alternative fuels and even had an in-depth look at natural gas vehicles

The second day of the conference focused on fleet management and how to integrate alternative fuel vehicles into fleets A room full of fleet managers from around North Texas heard from national fleets

currently having success with alternative fuel vehicles Also a discussion on the latest funding and incentives informed attendees on the options available from the Department of Energy and other state and federal agencies Representatives from Nissan Honda and Roush were on hand to provide an outlook for the next 18 months regarding the alternative fuel industry The fleet day concluded with an awards reception for outstanding stakeholders based on the 2011 DFW Clean Cities Annual Survey

The final day of Texas AltCar was open to the public Jim Evanoff once again provided a keynote speech followed by the City of Dallas presenting on biking and transit Attendees kept the ldquoRide and Driverdquo busy all day by driving and learning from industry experts

The first year for Texas AltCar in DFW proved to be a tremendous success The positive response from the public showed that DFW will continue to be a leader in reducing the use of foreign sources of petroleum and improving air quality


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wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







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Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS



































































































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EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH

EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH









Fort Collins CO

Click video to view


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clean cities tv





















wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS















































































Advertisement























EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH

EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH









Fort Collins CO

Click video to view


Click video to view

clean cities tv





















wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS



























































































EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH

EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH









Fort Collins CO

Click video to view


Click video to view

clean cities tv





















wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS















































































EMISSIONS SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS




ROUSHcleantechcom




2012 - newer Ford F-250 F-350 (62L V8)







FuEl COSt SavingS

SupErShuttlE


MESA puBlIC SChOOlS



80059ROUSH









Fort Collins CO

Click video to view


Click video to view

clean cities tv





















wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS

















































































Fort Collins CO

Click video to view


Click video to view

clean cities tv





















wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS


































































































wwwecodualcom



ECODUALINC

TM












Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS

















































































Partner Focus






















wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS


























































































wwwGeneraEnergycom















Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS






















































































Continuous Duty

2 Year Warranty

5 GGEs per hour

12 SCFM 5500 PSI



Weight 850 Pounds







301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS


















































































301-829-2520 tel240-446-2584 cell


















Legislation Focus































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS












































































































n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling












utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS























































































utilize











n Save Fuel

n Reduce Idling
























Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS



































































































Partner Focus




On Fuel COStS















































































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