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The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded nearly $400 million to fund hundreds of projects across the country that advance affordable, domestic transportation fuels and technologies.
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| Mammoth Cave National Park | National Parks Initiative | In progress | Sep 2015 | |
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Mammoth Cave National ParkMammoth Cave National Park started using E85 in 1999 and today runs all its vehicles on alternative fuels. Thanks to new funding, the park is adding four propane-powered school buses, two propane-powered pickup trucks, and one electric utility vehicle to its fleet. In addition, park personnel are partnering with the Kentucky Clean Cities Partnership to enhance efforts to educate visitors, employees, and the media about the benefits of using alternative fuels. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative. |
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| Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards | Maryland Energy Administration | Complete | Dec 2009 |
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Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement InitiativeMaryland Energy Administration (MEA) partnered with Maryland Clean Cities and several of the most prominent and progressive fleets in the United States to implement the nation’s largest deployment of heavy-duty hybrid trucks in goods movement applications under the Maryland Hybrid Truck Goods Movement Initiative. This project provided financial and technical assistance to the fleets of ARAMARK, Efficiency Enterprises, Nestle Waters of North America, Sysco Corporation, and United Parcel Service (UPS) to facilitate the implementation of the largest collaborative hybrid truck project in the nation. In total, 143 Freightliner hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) were purchased and deployed across 29 states designed to meet the operational demands of local goods movement fleets. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. |
$5,924,190 Award $10,075,175 Local matching funds Partners
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| Mesa Verde National Park | National Parks Initiative | In progress | Sep 2015 | |
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Mesa Verde National ParkInvoking the spirit of the Ancestral Pueblo people who made it their home for over 700 years, Mesa Verde National Park is working with Southern Colorado Clean Cities to cut harmful emissions. The park is eliminating inefficient vehicles that traveled nearly 400,000 miles, and it is adding four new propane pickup trucks and a propane lawn mower. A propane fueling station will also be installed for park use. Project partners are executing a comprehensive idle-reduction outreach campaign for staff, concessioners, and the park's 500,000 annual visitors. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative. |
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| Michigan Fuel Forward | Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards | Clean Energy Coalition | Complete | Jan 2013 |
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Michigan Fuel ForwardThe Michigan Fuel Forward project worked with a wide range of partners to convene an alternative fuel task force; included alternative fuels in regional and state transportation plans; recommended changes to codes, regulations, and permitting; develop alternative fuel signage; helped public and private fleets evaluate AFV options; and partnered with community colleges to train Michigan's first responders, mechanics, and electricians. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards. |
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| Michigan Green Fleets | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards | Clean Energy Coalition | Complete | Dec 2009 |
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Michigan Green FleetsThe Green Fleets program brought advanced transportation technologies and alternative fuel solutions to fleets throughout Michigan. The project brought together a diverse cross-section of Michigan fleets, which adopted electric, hybrid, propane, and compressed natural gas vehicles. Green Fleets partners put more than 500 cleaner vehicles on the road and built more than 50 alternative fueling stations. In addition to improved air quality and reduced dependency on imported petroleum, Green Fleets commercialized cutting-edge technology and manufacturing capability, all while creating jobs in Michigan. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. Results Project Website: Green FleetsCase Study: Hydraulic Hybrids: A Success in Ann Arbor Case Study: Metro Cars Achieves Signifiant Fuel Savings After Converting Fleet to Propane Case Study: UBCR Reduces Fuel Costs 37% by Adopting CNG Case Study: Clean Energy Coalition Powers Up Local Utility Fleet Case Study: Wright & Filippis Fleet Converts to Propane Case Study: Michigan Converts Vehicles to Propane, Reducing Emissions |
$12,715,756 Award $27,984,711 Local matching funds Partners
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| Mid-America Collaborative for Alternative Fuels Implementation | Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards | Metropolitan Energy Center, Inc. | Complete | Jan 2013 |
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Mid-America Collaborative for Alternative Fuels ImplementationThe Mid-America Collaborative for Alternative Fuels Implementation project will focus on diversifying transportation fuel options in Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri. These efforts include: developing an alternative fuel policy model; recommending an AFV procurement policy and best practices toolbox; safety and operations training for first responders, fleet managers, code officials, fire marshals, and key decision makers; vocational training at local colleges and technical schools; and establishing a Green Fleet Technical Assistance and Certification program. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards. |
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| Midwest Region Alternative Fuels Project | American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards | Metropolitan Energy Center, Inc. | Complete | Dec 2009 |
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Midwest Region Alternative Fuels ProjectMetropolitan Energy Center, along with19 sub-recipients, received funding support for projects to build alternative fuel stations, purchase alternative fuel vehicles, and convert conventionally-fueled vehicles to an alternative fuel. The project area included metropolitan areas in three states: Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. The project deployed 376 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles and included 29 fueling station installations. The stations will encourage fleets in the area to further invest in alternative fuel vehicles and will create workable compressed natural gas travel corridors between and within the target metros. Another objective of the project was to use success stories to educate the public about, and increase acceptance of, alternative fuels. Learn more about the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Project Awards. Results Project Website: Metropolitan Energy CenterVideo: Electric Trucks Deliver at Kansas City Schools Case Study: Kansas City Kansas Public Schools Invests in CNG Buses Video: Happy Cab Fuels Taxi Fleet With CNG Video: Green Motoring: Clean Cities: Kansas City, KS CNG Bus Case Study: Lee's Summit R-7 School District Delivers with Electric Trucks |
$14,999,905 Award $17,707,232 Local matching funds Partners
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| Mission Electric New York City | Electric Vehicle Community Readiness | New York City and Lower Hudson Valley Clean Communities, Inc | Complete | Sep 2011 |
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Mission Electric New York CityThe project addressed infrastructure deployment plans for light duty vehicles in New York City, focusing primarily on parking lots located in both the central business district and key residential neighborhoods. It also addressed solutions for regional travel to and from regional destination hubs Learn more about the Electric Vehicle Community Readiness. |
$418,612 Award $148,724 Local matching funds |
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| Mississippi National River and Recreation Area | National Parks Initiative | In progress | Sep 2015 | |
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Mississippi National River and Recreation AreaThe Mississippi National River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) protects a 72-mile, 54,000-acre corridor along one of the world's great rivers. Regional park and trail destinations within MNRRA are accessible to over 33 million annual visitors to the greater Twin Cities area. The Twin Cities Clean Cities coalition is working with the park to install 12 electric vehicle charging stations at 11 MNRRA sites, helping to reduce emissions and educate park visitors about alternative transportation options. Learn more about the National Parks Initiative. |
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| Moving North Texas Forward by Addressing Alternative Fuel Barriers | Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards | North Central Texas Council of Governments | Complete | Jan 2013 |
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Moving North Texas Forward by Addressing Alternative Fuel BarriersThe Moving North Texas Forward by Addressing Alternative Fuel Barriers project focused on educating policy makers; updating the State Implementation Plan (SIP); creating an alternative fuel vehicle parking program; holding fuel-specific deployment workshops and first responder training; educating fleet managers, decision makers, businesses, and schools about alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles; and developing a fleet recognition program. Learn more about the Alternative Fuel Market Project Awards. |
$500,000 Award $49,300 Local matching funds Partners
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