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Our world depends on making clean energy choices. The below links are great resources to help you make those choices, and to help make our planet a better place to live every day. (listed alphabetically)
An article published by CarMax. A useful resource for the community as the article guides readers through an in-depth analysis of the best electric cars to purchase as we enter a new decade.
Find and compare alternative fuel vehicles, engines, and hybrid systems.
Learn about the different types of fuels, what vehicles can use them and where fueling stations are located.
If your home is equipped to charge the vehicle you have in mind, an electric car can be an excellent choice. Learn more about the technology and its advantages to decide if driving an electric vehicle is right for you.
The Clean Off-Road Equipment Voucher Incentive Project (CORE) is a new $44 million project intended to encourage California freight equipment users to purchase or lease currently commercialized zero-emission off-road freight equipment. This streamlined voucher incentive project helps offset the higher cost of zero-emission technology with a point-of-sale discount. There is no scrappage requirement, and additional funding is available for charging and fueling infrastructure and for equipment deployed in disadvantaged communities.
The California Air Resources Board (CARB), in partnership with CALSTART, launched the Hybrid and Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project (HVIP) to accelerate the adoption of cleaner, more-efficient trucks and buses. HVIP works directly with dealers to apply the voucher incentive at the time of purchase.
Drive Clean Chicago is an innovative incentive program aimed at creating a roadmap for a greater alternative fuel transportation network for Chicago. Given the fluctuation in fuel costs, vehicle emissions and the lack of infrastructure for alternative fuels, Drive Clean Chicago provides important incentives to help Chicago fleet owners purchase cleaner vehicles that are better for business and the environment.
Learn about strategies and techniques for drivers that will help improve the efficiency of your vehicle, conserve fuel, save money, and reduce emission though these simple changes in driving behavior.
Energy Saving Trust: Electric cars and vehicles
To find out more about plug-in vehicles read our best practice guide on plug-in vehicles or watch our electric car guide video that explains the different types of electric vehicles and helps you understand how the different fuel technologies can work for you.
Everything Drivers Need to Know About Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid cars are continually gaining more and more respect and growing in popularity and have an appeal to those looking for a more practical and cost-effective solution for their traveling and driving needs. Now, hybrid vehicles help consumers recoup their initial investment because they require owners to have to fill up the gas tank a lot less. With hybrid cars, there are many benefits that add up in a few short years making them a very smart investment for drivers.
Drive to Zero aims to accelerate the growth of global zero- and near-zero-emission (ZE) commercial vehicle space, with the aim of ZE technology becoming commercially competitive by 2025 and dominant by 2040 in specific vehicle segments and regions.
The New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), helps make it easier for fleets to adopt clean vehicle technologies while removing the oldest, dirtiest diesel engines from New York roads.
Compare fuel properties and characteristic for multiple fuels.
Going Green on Campus Guide
It’s important be green and we all know that college life is busy. Luckily, a greener lifestyle doesn’t have to be difficult, and it can save you precious dollars. Small changes, regular habits, add up to a lifestyle without a lot of time or effort. Here are easy ways you can live greener while you’re a student.
Calculate how much fuel was used and the fuel cost for each trip.
Learn how to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions for your vehicle fleet and create a plan for your fleet by using several saving methods.
Find and compare cars based on fuel economy and energy and environmental impact.
Calculate the cost of ownership and emission for makes and models of most vehicles based on your driving habits.
Outfit your vehicle with these parts and equipment to save on fuel.