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Greater Philadelphia Clean Cities, Inc. (GPCC) is one of nearly 90 coalitions of public-private stakeholders sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to reduce petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.
News and Updates
Event: Philly Clean Cities sponsors NGV symposium
In partnership with Natural Gas Vehicles for America, Clean Vehicle Education Foundation, and Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities, we’re happy to announce Central Penn Business Journal’s fourth-annual Energy Symposium. This year’s event, coming up next month, focuses on natural gas vehicles and features presentations from industry and policy leaders. Anyone interested in natural gas as an alternative fuel is invited to attend this exciting event. For more information, see the full event announcement here.
What: Central Penn Business Journal’s Energy Symposium 2012
Where: Radisson Hotel Harrisburg, 1150 Camp Hill Bypass, Camp Hill PA
When: 2/6/2012, 7:00 am – 1:00 pm
DEP makes it easier to convert to CNG
This week, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued new technical guidance clarifying that conversion systems for compressed natural gas vehicles can be certified under EPA or CARB standards. The option to use systems certified by either standard makes it easier for vehicle-owners to convert from gasoline or diesel to CNG.
See the DEP’s press release for more information about the new technical guidance. For more information about driving with CNG, check out the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuel Data Center.
Workshop: September 13th- Fueling Your Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet
Program Information: Philly Evite Final
Agenda: Philly EPAct Agenda sept. 2011
Newsletter – Summer 2011
President Obama Announces 54.5 mpg Fuel Efficiency Standard
Consumers will save $1.7 trillion at the pump, $8K per vehicle by 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today announced an historic agreement with thirteen major automakers to pursue the next phase in the Administration’s national vehicle program, increasing fuel economy to 54.5 miles per gallon for cars and light-duty trucks by Model Year 2025. The President was joined by Ford, GM, Chrysler, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar/Land Rover, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Toyota and Volvo – which together account for over 90% of all vehicles sold in the United States – as well as the United Auto Workers (UAW), and the State of California, who were integral to developing this agreement. Read more
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