Transportation & Sustainability:Options & Opportunity

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“focused on reducing

transportation related emissions

in NC counties that have air quality

concerns”

Project Education & Outreach Partners:

Funded by the N.C. Department of

Transportation with Congestion Mitigation Air

Quality Funds.

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Clean Fuel Advanced Technology 2013-2015

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Section 1

NC Air Quality & Health

North Carolina Air Quality

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24 counties do not meet national air

quality standards for

ozone.

Health Impacts of Vehicle Emissions

42% of the nation lives where pollution levels are dangeroushttp://www.stateoftheair.org/2013/key-findings/

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Ozone & Particulates can lead to:

• Asthma Attacks • Chest pain• Wheezing and coughing• Shortness of breath• Inflammation of lungs

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Section 2

National Trends in Clean Transportation

Petroleum Economics

Supply• Exists, but harder to get• Many nations historically

unfriendly to US• We often import more than we

produce

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Average US household spent close to $3,000 on gasoline in 2012US Energy Information Administration

Demand• Growing and industrializing world

http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=33&t=6

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http://energy.gov/articles/infographic-road-fuel-efficiency (Infrographic by Sarah Gerrity)

2006 -- diesel fuel converted to Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD)

Cleaner-burning

97% less sulfur than Low-Sulfur Diesel

2007-2010 -- “Clean” Engine phase-in for heavy duty trucks

• Lowered NOx 96% & PM 90% compared to 1994

• Increased cost of conventional vehicles

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Heavy Duty Diesel Emissions

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Section 3

Clean Transportation Solutions - Overview

There is no silver bullet!

Efficiency

Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) Reduction Programs

Idle Reduction

Alternative fuels

Advanced technology vehicles

Clean Transportation Solutions

Fuel & Vehicle Efficiency

Get more out of what you use:

• Eco Driving

• Vehicle maintenance

• Lower speeds and slower accelerations

• Overdrive gears and cruise control

• Remove excess weight

• “Right size” vehicle

• Eliminate unnecessary idling

For every 5 mph over 60, your fuel efficiency decreases by 7%

VMT Reduction Programs

Reduce Use:

• Combine or avoid trips

• Carpool

• Adjust routes

• Use Alternative modes - public transit, walk, bike

Idling is:Expensive

$20 billion per year in US

Often restrictedPollutes

Idle reduction can be

cheap and quick

Idle Reduction

Section 4

Clean Transportation Technologies

Fuels & Vehicles

Natural GasCNG or LNG

Benefits of Fuel:• Decreased emissions of

NOx

• Reduced fuel costs

• Low carbon density

• Excellent choice for: • Refuse• Transit• Delivery• High mileage fleet

applications

Natural Gas Vehicles

Dedicated & Bi-fuel options

Soon on state contract

Models from Ford, Honda, GM, Cummins Westport

Warranties on many EPA certified up-fits

NC Clean Transportation Technology Industry Directory www.cleantransportation.org

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PropaneLPG

Benefits of Fuel:• Decreased emissions of

NOx

• Lower cost fuel, fueling and conversion

• No loss of performance

• Excellent choice for:

• First responders• Para-transit

Propane Vehicles

• Dedicated & Bi-fuel options

• Soon on state contract

• Models from Freightliner, Thomas Built, Roush (Ford) & Bluebird

• Warranties on many EPA certified up-fits

• NC Clean Transportation Technology Industry Directory www.cleantransportation.org

BiodieselB5, B20, B100

0 50 100

B2

B5

B10

B20

B100

Biodiesel Petroleum diesel

Benefits of Fuel:• Decreased emissions

• Non-toxic and safe

• Often higher cost fuel

• No conversion required

• Excellent choice for:

• Existing vehicles• Local economy

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EthanolE85

Benefits of fuel:• Decreased emissions

• Can be low-cost

• Lower energy density

• No conversion required

• Excellent choice for:

• Existing vehicles• Local economy

More than 95% of U.S. gasoline contains up to 10% ethanol – US Dept. of Energy

Flex fuel vehicles are often identified by this logo.

2014 E85 Flex Fuel Vehicles (FFVS)

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For annual list of FFVs visit www.cleantransportation.org OR http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/powerSearch.jsp?keep=1&tabView=0

Audi A4 quattroAudi A5 Cabriolet quattroAudi A5 quattroAudi Q5Bentley ContinentalBentley Flying SpurBuick LacrosseCadillac EscaladeChevrolet CaptivaChevrolet CaptivaChevrolet EquinoxChevrolet Express 1500Chevrolet ImpalaChevrolet ImpalaChevrolet SilveradoChevrolet SuburbanChevrolet TahoeChrysler 200

Chrysler 300Dodge AvengerDodge ChargerDodge DurangoDodge Grand CaravanDodge JourneyFord E150Ford E250Ford ExpeditionFord ExplorerFord FocusFord TaurusGMC SavanaGMC SierraGMC TerrainGMC Yukon DenaliGMC YukonJaguar XF

Jaguar XJJaguar XJLJeep Grand CherokeeLand Rover Range RoverLincoln NavigatorMercedes –Benz C300Mercedes-Benz E350Mercedes-Benz ML350Nissan ArmadaNissan TitanRam 1500Ram C/VToyota SequoiaToyota TundraVolkswagen Routan

Electric Drive Vehicles

Option 1: Powered by an internal combustion engine and an electric motor that uses energy stored in a battery but,

• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)• Battery is charged by regenerative braking

• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)• Battery is charged by plugging into power

source.

Option 2: Powered by an electric motor that uses energy stored in a battery

• All-Electric Vehicles (EV or PEV)• Battery is charged by plugging into power

source

Benefits to fuel:

• Potential for zero emissions

• $0.50 to $0.70 per gallon equivalent

• Public recharging stations increasingly available

Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles

• Lithium-ion battery pack & electric motor

• 10 - 75 mile all-electric range

• Plug into a 120V or 240V outlet

• 2013-14 models include:• Cadillac ELR• Chevy Volt• Ford C-MAX Energi• Ford Fusion Energi• Honda Accord• Toyota Prius Plug In Chevy Volt

• all electric, 40mi range• standard gas engine 38 mpg• Currently best selling PHEV

(Sept ‘13)

C-Max Energi •all electric, 75mi range•gas and electric, 600mi range

All-Electric Vehicles (EV or PEV)

Ford Focus Electric•all-electric, 76 mi range

Nissan Leaf •all-electric, 70-100 mi range

Up to $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles!

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Section 5

NC Economic Development

Clean Transportation & NC Economy

Section 6

Resources and Next Steps

State and Local Resources

State Level• NC Solar Center

www.cleantransportation.org

• N.C. Dept of Transportation www.ncdot.gov/travel/drivegreen/

Local/Regional Level• Triangle Clean Cities Coalition

(Raleigh-Durham) www.trianglecleancities.org

• Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition (Charlotte) www.4cleanfuels.com

• Land of Sky Clean Vehicles Coalition (Asheville) www.cleanvehiclescoalition.org

Federal Resources

http://www.nhtsa.gov/Laws+&+Regulations/CAFE+-+Fuel+Economy/Fuel+economy+and+environment+label

• EPA’s Green Vehicle Guide

• DOE’s Fuel Economy Guides

• New vehicle stickers

October 22-24,2014 Southeast Alternative Fuels

Conference & Expo Raleigh Convention Center

Raleigh NC

Website : www.altfuelsconference.org

SAVE THE DATES!