ReFUEL January 2012 | Wisconsin Clean Cities - Southeast Area | Monthly Newsletter
What’s New
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2012?
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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. 4 | January ReFUEL
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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! It ’s al l a bo ut i m p r o vin g q u a l i ty o f life fo r t he pe o ple living in Wis c ons in. WCC-S EA r e l i es o n s u p p o r t f r o m o ur me mbers. Dues and co rpo rate mem be r shi p s e n a b l e W C C - SE A to ho ld me et ings, spo nso r educat ional work shop s, a n d p r o vid e v i ta l out reach mat e rials. What ca n W CC - S E A d o f o r y o u ? • Netw o r k i ng o p p o r tu n iti e s w i t h fleet s & indust ry part ners wit h ex pe r i e nce i n a l te r n a ti ve f u els & advanced ve hicle s • Tec hni ca l t r a in i n g , w o r ks h o p s, and we binars • I nfor ma t i on r e s o u r c e s o n a l t ernat ive fuels, advance d ve hicle s , idle r ed uc t i o n, a n d o th e r te c h n o lo gie s t hat re duce pe t ro le um use • I ndi v i d ua l c o n s u l ta tio n a n d technical assist ance • Fund i ng o p p o r tu n iti e s f r o m the U. S . Depart me nt o f Energy, st ate and local g o v e r n m e n t a g e n c ie s , no npro fit s, and fo undat io ns • P ub l i c r e cog n iti o n f o r p r o g r ess in reducing pet ro le um co nsump tion • Assi st a nce with m e d ia o u tr e ach
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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
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Antelope Valley Tulsa Tennessee
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Honolulu
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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
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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. 10 | January ReFUEL
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!” January ReFUEL | 13
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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