Fact Sheets

For some workshops, participants encouraged us to create targeted fact sheets related to the workshop topic. We also used fact sheets for breakout sessions to encourage participants to think creatively and solve real-world problems. Below are all fact sheets created for the Alternative Fuel Toolkit website as part of the workshops.

Suggested Ideas for Incorporating Alternative Fuel and Clean Corridor Concepts into State Freight Plans

The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21), signed in 2012, directed the Secretary of Transportation to “encourage States to develop freight plans that are comprehensive and that include both immediate and long-term freight planning activities and investments.” Interim guidance developed by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) indicated which elements were required in state freight plans, and also included additional recommended elements and a suggested structure for the plan.

2018-01-17T12:57:57-05:00December 6th, 2016|Tags: , |

Alternative Fuels 101

Alternative fuels are transportation fuels derived from sources other than petroleum. Fuels can be produced from a variety of feedstocks such as food waste, natural gas, and renewable energy. Most fuels can be used in any vehicle class (light-, medium-, and heavy-duty), but the availability of vehicles and suitability of the alternative fuel varies. This page provides a brief overview of the most common alternative fuels, fueling station locations, and market facts on fuel prices and vehicle availability.

2019-09-11T13:15:38-04:00June 9th, 2016|Tags: , |

Alternative Fuel Vehicles in CMAQ and STBGP Programs

The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) and Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBGP) programs include eligibility for Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and related AFV fueling infrastructure.

2018-01-17T09:39:22-05:00April 11th, 2016|Tags: , |

AFV Action Guide for State and Regional Transportation Agencies