WCCSEA Newsletter: January 2012 Issue

ReFUEL January 2012 | Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area | Monthly Newsletter

What’s New

in

2012?

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Welcome New and Returning Members Question of the Month: Where to find fueling stations

“Driving Wisconsin Forward”

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ReFUEL is Wisconsin Clean Cities Southeast Area’s (WCC-SEA) monthly coalition newsletter.

WCC-SEA is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), organization, and is one of nearly 100 Clean Cities coalitions across the U.S. WCC-SEA works to reduce emissions, encourage the use of alternative fuels and alternative fuel vehicles, and develop the refueling infrastructure necessary to sustain the industry.

If you would like to contribute to ReFUEL, please contact Lorrie Lisek at lorrie.lisek@wicleancities.org or call 414-221-4958.

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Did you know?

Clean Cities dates back to 1988

Welcome New and Returning Members

Question of the Month

Where to find alternative fueling stations

What’s new in 2012?

A look at new models from all the major manufacturers

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Are you a member yet?

Start m ak i ng an impact by joining Wi s co ns i n Clean Cities today!

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Did yo u k now?

C le an C i t ie s date s bac k to 1988

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lean Cities dates back to the Alternative Motor Fuels Act of 1988 and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990. These laws, which encouraged the production and use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) and the reduction of vehicle emissions, led to the creation of the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC) in 1991. The AFDC’s mission was to collect, analyze, and distribute data used to evaluate alternative fuels and vehicles.

In 1992, the enactment of the Energy Policy Act of 1992 (EPAct) required certain vehicle fleets to acquire AFVs. Subsequently, DOE created Clean Cities in 1993 to provide informational, technical, and financial resources to EPAct-regulated fleets and voluntary adopters of alternative fuels and vehicles. Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area was one of the first coalitions as it was founded in 1994 as a voluntary, nonprofit organization. Today, nearly 100 different Clean Cities coalitions exist across the United States.

The AFDC became and continues to be the clearinghouse for these resources. Its sister website, FuelEconomy.gov, provides consumers with information on emissions, fuel economy, and energy impact of all vehicles, based on vehicle data from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The site also provides tips for drivers on maximizing fuel efficiency. FuelEconomy.gov was created in response to DOE’s requirement under the 1975 Energy Policy and Conservation Act to publish and distribute an annual fuel economy guide for consumers.

Clean Cities Coalitions

Winnipeg

Western

Washington

North Dakota

Columbia-Willamette

Capital District Central New York

Vermont

Maine Granite State Massachusetts Western New York Treasure Valley Rogue Valley Wisconsin Lansing Ocean State Detroit SE Area Connecticut* New NE Ohio Long Island Jersey Iowa Ann Eastern Sierra Chicago New York City and Pittsburgh Northern Colorado Arbor Regional Sacramento Lower Hudson Valley South Shore East Bay Philadelphia Greater Indiana Utah Denver Delaware Clean San Francisco West Kansas State of Maryland Fuels Ohio Virginia Silicon Valley City San Joaquin St. Louis Washington DC Southern Colorado Commonwealth Valley Virginia Las Vegas Central Coast CC Partnership

Southern California Middle Triangle

Antelope Valley Tulsa Tennessee

Central Los Angeles Centralina Western Riverside County East Oklahoma Arkansas Long Beach Tennessee Valley of Coachella Palmetto Land of Atlanta San Diego Region the Sun Valley State Enchantment Region Alabama Tucson Middle Dallas/Ft. Worth Georgia Yellowstone-Teton

Honolulu

Central Texas Alamo Area

Genesee Region

Twin Cities

Houston/ Galveston

Baton Rouge Southeast Louisiana

* Connecticut Clean Cities Include: – Norwich – New Haven – Connecticut Southwestern Area – Capitol Clean Cities of Connecticut

Space Coast

Gold Coast

Map Date - 09/29/11

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Wisconsin Clean Cities Tentative 2012 Schedule of Events January 18-19: Wisconsin Bus Propane Show February 2-3: Knapheide Conference 8: Ag Day at the Capitol 22: ReFUEL Series - Propane 29: ReFUEL Series - What is Clean Cities?

March 5-8: National Truck Equipment Association Conference 7-9: Green Energy Summit 26-28: Energy Independence Days April TBA: Green Vehicles Workshop May 18: ReFUEL Series - Ethanol & Biodiesel June 15-17: MREA Annual Energy Fair 20: ReFUEL Series - Idle & Emissions Reduction July - December TBA Visit our events page at www.wicleancities.org to stay up-to-date and view more information about these events.

To receive event announcements, contact us to be added to our email list at info@wicleancities.org or call 414-221-4958.

Welcome and

new

returning

Members Paper Transport International Motorwerks Time Transport, Inc. ANGI Energy Systems Cummins NPower

OPPORTUNITY FOR CLEAN CITIES MEMBERS: Discounted pricing of $159.00 Includes: access to the Green Truck Summit, a pre-paid admission pass to all three days of the Work Truck Show and one complimentary ticket to one Work Truck Show educational session of your choice

To get this deal, register by February 17, 2012.

Contact WCC-SEA to receive the registration form and more information.

Call 414-221-4958 or email info@wicleancities.org.

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Ques tion o f the Mo nt h Q A

: Where can I find locations of alternative fueling stations?

: Owning, leasing, or renting an alternative fuel or advanced technology vehicle can be very rewarding.

However, what if the trip is further than down the street, or even across several states? One of the greatest inconveniences would be running out of fuel midway through the trip with nowhere to fuel. Listed below are just a few resources available to drivers to find locations of stations for their fuel of choice.

Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center Station Locator The AFDC’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator is very user friendly and is great for users of any level of computer knowledge. Drivers can use the basic search by simply choosing the fuel type and zip code for the travel area. To get more specific results, drivers can also use the advanced search that allows the user to choose the type of station and payment method. The site additionally has links to maps for truckstop electrification, biomass resources, and geographic data, analysis and trends.

Alt Fuel Prices.com This site allows users to search for alternative fueling stations as well as listed prices for the fuel. Similar to the AFDC’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator, users can enter the zip code, or city and state, in addition to selecting the fuel type, to search for stations.

The site also provides a trip planner for drivers. The most useful feature of Alt Fuel Prices.com are the pop-up windows for each station location on the map. The pop-up windows feature the name of the station, address, phone number, price and date the price was updated, and comments that outline station reliability, or details on a station that is hard to find. In fact, by clicking on the date listed, users can view a graph of past prices. This tool is fairly simple to use and can be used by users of any level of computer knowledge.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s TransAtlas The TransAtlas is an advanced mapping tool for stations of all alternative fuel types. It has a map of the entire United States and can zoom in to street level. Additionally, it allows the user to view vehicle density and production facilities. For waivered fleets, it lists station locations by fleet type. It is a more complicated tool and less user friendly than the AFDC’s Alternative Fueling Station Locator or Alt Fuel Prices.com. It should be used by people with higher levels of computer knowledge.

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Wh at’s New in 201 2?

A l o o k at t he new model s fro m all th e majo r veh icle man u f a c t ur e r s

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t’s a new year and a new crop of vehicles are available, whether you are looking for your next purchase or want to check out the hottest new models for 2012. Listed below is a brief summary of what models are available for all the major manufacturers and for all alternative fuel types. For a full listing, visit http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/pdfs/my2012_afv_atv.pdf, or the manufacturer’s websites listed under each section.

Bentley

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.bentleymotors.com/.

Fuel Type E85

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Continental Flying Spur

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/12 Cyl

13/19, 17/27

$184,200

Continental GT (pictured)

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/12 Cyl

8/12, 14/19

$189,900

BMW

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.bmwusa.com/ and click “Explore ActiveHybrids” under “7”.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

ActiveHybrid 750i, 750Li

Tier 2 Bin 5

4.4L, 8 Cyl

17/24

$97,000

If you won the lottery, which 2012 vehicle would you buy?

“Of course all the Porsche vehicles are hot, but I would go with the Tesla Model S electric vehicle.”

lers Emily DeVil ciate o s s A Program

If you had to purchase a new vehicle right now, which 2012 model would you choose?

“I would go with CNG; the Honda Civic NGV.” January ReFUEL | 11

Chr ysler

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.chryslergroupllc.com/en-us/Pages/ Home.aspx, and click the make listed at the top of the page.

Make

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Chrysler

300

Tier 2 Bin 5

3.6L/6 Cyl

13/19, 18/27

$28,170

Dodge

Avenger

Tier 2 Bin 4

3.6L/6 Cyl

14/21, 19,29

$18,995

Jeep

Grand Cherokee

Tier 2 Bin 4

3.6L/6 Cyl

13/17, 17/23

$27,490

Ram

Ram 1500

Tier 2 Bin 4

4.7L/8 Cyl

10/12, 14/19

$21,475

Ram

2500/3500 HD (pictured)

Fed. HD 1

6.7L/8 Cyl

n/a

$28,430

Fuel Type

E85

B20

For d

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.ford.com/.

Fuel Type

Make

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

E85

Ford

F-150

Tier 2 Bin 4

5.0L/8 Cyl

11/15, 15/21

$22,990

Ford

Focus EV

ZIV, Tier 2 Bin 1

105 kW emotor

est. 100 mi/ charge 23 kWh Battery

$39,200

Ford

Transit Connect (Azure Dynamics) (pictured)

Zev, Tier 2 Bin 1

105 kW emotor

55/54 kWh/100 mi 62/62 MPGe

$22,035

Ford

Fusion HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

2.5L, 4Cyl

41/36

$20,200

Lincoln

MKZ HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

2.5L, 4 Cyl

41/36

$34,755

CNG/LPG

Ford

E-150, E-250, E-350

n/a

5.4L or 6.8L

n/a

$28,760

B20

Ford

Super Duty F250/F-350

Fed H.D.

6.7L/8 Cyl Diesel

n/a

$29,455

Hybrid & Electric

Gener al Motor s

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.gm.com/content/gmcom/home/vehicles/browseByType.html.

Fuel Type

Make

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Buick

LaCrosse FWD/AWD

n/a

3.6L/6 Cyl

13/19, 17/27

$29,960 $38,270

Cadillac

SRX Crossover 2WD/AWD (pictured)

n/a

3.6L/6 Cyl

12/18, 17/24

$35,185

Chevrolet

Equinox FWD/AWD

Tier 2 Bin 4

3.0L/6 Cyl

12/18, 17/24

$23,450 $30,890

GMC

Yukon Denali/Denali SL 2WD/4WD

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.2L/8 Cyl

10/14, 14/18

$54,705

E85

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Fuel Type

Make

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

36/37 kWh/100 mi 35/40 Gasoline 95/93 MPGe

$39,145

Chevrolet

Volt (PHEV)

SULEV

16 kWh battery/ 1.4L engine generator

Chevrolet

Silverado 1500 (HEV)

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/V8

20/23

$39,265

Cadillac

Escalade HEV

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/V8

20/23

$73,850

GMC

Sierra 1500 HEV

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/V8

20/23

$39,095

CNG

GMC

Savana 2500/3500 (pictured)

Tier 2 Bin 5

6.0L/8 Cyl

n/a

$25,090 $28,940

B20

GMC

Sierra 2500/3500 HD 2WD/4WD

n/a

6.6L/8 Cyl

n/a

$21,945

Hybrid & Electric

Honda

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://automobiles.honda.com/alternative-fuelvehicles/.

Fuel Type

Hybrid & Electric CNG

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Civic HEV

LEV II AT-PZIV Tier 2 Bin 2

1.5L/4 Cyl

44/44

$24,050

CR-Z HEV (pictured)

LEV II AT-PZEV Tier 2 Bin 2

1.5L/4 Cyl

31/37

$19,545

Civic NGV

LEV II AT-PZEV Tier 2 Bin 2

1.8L/4 Cyl

24/36 (MPGe)

$26,155

Hyundai

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.hyundaiusa.com/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

Sonata HEV (pictured)

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 2

2.4L/4 Cyl

35/40

$25,850

If you won the lottery, which 2012 vehicle would you buy?

“I would like the Bentley Supersport.”

Lorrie Lis ek Executive Director

If you had to purchase a new vehicle right now, which 2012 model would you choose?

“If I had to, it would be the Hyundia Sonata hybrid. But I would really like any Lexus too!”

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Inf initi

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.infinitiusa.com/m/hybrid/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

M HEV

LEV II ULEV Tier 2 Bin 5

3.5L/6 Cyl

27/32

$47,700

Kia

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.kia.com/#/optima-hybrid/explore/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

Optima HEV

LEV II SULEV

2.4L/I-4

35/40

$26,500

Lexus

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.lexus.com/.

Fuel Type

Hybrid & Electric

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Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

HS HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

2.5L/4 Cyl

35/34

$37,030

RX AWD HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

3.5L/6 Cyl

30/28

$45,235

LS L HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

5.0L/8 Cyl

19/23

$112,750

Mercedes-Benz

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.mbusa.com/mercedes/vehicles.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

E85

C300 4MATIC (pictured)

Tier 2 Bin 5 LEVII LEV

3.0L/6 Cyl

13/18, 18/25

$38,020

Hybrid & Electric

S400 HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 4

3.5L/6 Cyl

19/25

$91,850

Mitsubishi

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.mitsubishicars.com/normal/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

MiEV EV

CARB ZEV Tier 2 Bin 1

66 kW e-motor

27/34 kWh/100 mi 126/99 MPGe

$21,625

Nissan

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.nissanusa.com/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

E85

Armada 2WD/4WD

LEVII LEV Tier 2 Bin 5

5.6L/8 Cyl

9/13, 12/19 (2WD)

$38,790

Hybrid & Electric

Leaf EV (pictured)

CARB ZEV Tier 2 Bin 1

80 kW e-motor

32/37 kWh/100 mi 106/92 MPGe

$32,780

If you won the lottery, which 2012 vehicle would you buy?

“I would definitely go for the Mercedes-Benz S400 hybrid.”

Heather Go etsch Graduate In tern

If you had to purchase a new vehicle right now, which 2012 model would you choose?

“I really like the Honda CR-Z hybrid. I actually hope to purchase it this year.”

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Por sche

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/.

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Cayenne S HEV

LEV II ULEV Tier 2 Bin 5

3.0L/6 Cyl

20/24

$69,000

Panamera S HEV (pictured)

LEV II ULEV Tier 2 Bin 5

3.0L/6 Cyl

22/30

$95,000

Fuel Type

Hybrid & Electric

Tesla

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.teslamotors.com/.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Hybrid & Electric

Model S EV

CARB ZEV Tier 2 Bin 5

n/a e-motor

est. 300 mi/ charge

$49,900

Toyota

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.toyota.com/.

Fuel Type E85

Hybrid & Electric

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

Tundra 4WD

Tier 2 Bin 5

5.7L/V8

10/13, 13/17

$25,155

In states where available, all 4x4 5.7L V8 models are FFVs that can run on E85.

Camry HEV

LEV II AT PZEV Tier 2 Bin 3

2.4L/4 Cyl

31/35

$21,955

Prius V HEV (pictured)

LEV II AT PZEV Tier 2 Bin 3

1.8L/4 Cyl

44/40

$26,400

Highlander AWD HEV

LEV II SULEV Tier 2 Bin 3

3.5L/6 Cyl

28/28

$28,090

Prius Plug-In PHEV

LEV II AT PZEV Tier 2 Bin 3

1.8L/4 Cyl 4.4 kWh Battery

87 MPGe 49 mpg

$32,000

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Volkswagen

To view greater detail and more vehicles, visit http://www.vw.com/en/models.html.

Fuel Type

Model

Emission Class

Engine

Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy on Alt Fuel/Gasoline

Starting MSRP*

E85

Routan

Tier 2 Bin 4

3.6L/6 Cyl

12/18, 17/25

$32,010

Hybrid & Electric

Touareg HEV

Tier 2 Bin 5

3.0L/6 Cyl

20/24

$61,410

Jetta

Tier 2 Bin 5

2.0L/6 Cyl

30/42

$22,525

Golf (4-door)

Tier 2 Bin 5

2.0L/6 Cyl

30/42

$24,695

Passat

Tier 2 Bin 5

2.0L

31/43

$25,995

TDI Clean Diesel

*Starting MSRP is the basic model listing on the manufacturer’s website.

For more informati on about vehicles, visit: General information about vehicles and vehicle searches

http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/vehicles/index.html

Information about tax credits:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/taxcenter.shtml

Find and Compare vehicles:

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.shtml

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