Clean Cities: Blog

The Clean Cities Blog helps Clean Cities coordinators and stakeholders access information about alternative transportation topics that affect their coalitions around the United States.

Photo of Mr. Lee Grannis standing holding his Benjamin Watson award and a framed photograph of Benjamin Watson.

Lee Grannis Recognized with Benjamin Watson Award

Sept. 26, 2016

Grannis says he's honored to be in the company of fellow military veteran and friend Benjamin Watson.

A photo of a class eight truck and trailer on a highway.

Medium- and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Fuel Efficiency and GHG Emissions Standards

Sept. 20, 2016

What are the current and future medium- and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions standards?

A photo of the Clean Cities Hall of Fame winners posing with their awards on an outdoor balcony.

Two Coalition Leaders Inducted Into Clean Cities Hall of Fame

Sept. 1, 2016

Don Francis and Rick Price are 2016 Hall of Fame Award Winners

A photo of a car at a stoplight with exhaust spewing out the tailpipe.

Model Year 2017 and Beyond: Light-Duty Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards

Aug. 19, 2016

What are the current and future light-duty vehicle fuel economy and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards?

Photo of two young boys with backpacks walking past a school sign that reads "Children breathing - no idle zone. Turn your engine off."

Reducing Vehicle Idling Time at School Helps Kids—and Parents—Breathe Easier

Aug. 18, 2016

A Clean Cities project leader and community volunteers successfully address the problem of too many idling cars at a Denver-area school.

A close-up photo of a commercial truck driving down the road.

National Clean Fleets Partners Top Major Mileage Goals

Aug. 17, 2016

UPS, Ryder, and PepsiCo's Frito-Lay are the latest to demonstrate a commitment to operating their fleets more sustainably.

Photo of several men in national park uniforms gathered around a propane tank and electronic equipment attached to it.

Propane Helps Fuel Fleet of Historic Site

Aug. 12, 2016

The Clean Cities National Parks Initiative and local coalitions help a national historic site in Texas transition to alternative fuels.

A close-up photo of a vehicle's tires on asphalt in the summer time.

Key Considerations for E85 and Other Ethanol Blend Infrastructure

July 20, 2016

What are the key considerations when installing ethanol equipment at a fueling station?

A graphic of a Class 8 truck with cabin climate-control technologies pointed out.

Climate-Control Technologies Increase Efficiency and Comfort for the Whole Cab

June 30, 2016

NREL's Class 8 truck climate-control package showcased in Automotive Engineering; saves fuel and maintains driver comfort.

Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Tire Strategies to Save Fuel

June 20, 2016

What vehicle tire strategies and technologies are available to save fuel?

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