Clean Fuel Advanced Technology

Improving air quality is important for North Carolina. According to the American Lung Association State of the Air 2007, over 36% of North Carolina’s population is at risk for serious health concerns because of poor air quality. Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) is a three-year project focused on reducing transportation related emissions in NC counties that have air quality concerns. The two million dollar project is funded by the NC Department of Transportation, State Energy Office and the Division of Air Quality, covering three broad areas: education and outreach, project funding, and recognition of exemplary activities (Mobile CARE).

Education and Outreach

Outreach efforts will include annual conferences, technical workshops, presentations, regional meetings, informational materials, and individual consultations. The audiences for these outreach events include public and private fleet managers, civic organizations, non-profits, fuel providers, and other decision makers. In April of 2007, NCSC Clean Transportation hosted Mobilizing NC in Greensboro, NC with support from the three CFAT sponsors, Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, and many other state and local organizations.  There were also CFAT information meetings at various locations around the state held in June, where participants discussed how they could utilize CFAT funding. 

CFAT Overview

CFAT Technology Presentation

CFAT Technology Options Document

For speaking events in:

• The Charlotte area contact Jason Wager (704) 348-2707
• The Triangle area contact Tobin Freid (919) 558-9400
• Other areas of NC contact Anne Tazewell (919) 513-7831

The Clean Transportation Program also has these alternative fuel decals which can be easily placed on dispensing and storage equipment, as well as bumper stickers, to draw attention to the use and benefits of alternative fuels in North Carolina. These are available free of charge through the CFAT Project.

Decals are 15X15 inches. Bumper stickers are 3.5X12 inches. Both have adhesive backing. Contact us at cleantransportation@ncsu.edu if you are interested in promoting emissions reductions through these products.

CFAT Funding

Funds are available for transportation related emission reduction projects in 24 counties (Cabarrus, Catawba, *Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Granville, Guilford, *Haywood, *Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange, Person, Rowan, *Swain, Union, and Wake [*Represents partial counties]) that do not meet national air quality standards.  CFAT can provide up to 80% of project costs available for alternative fuel vehicles, refueling infrastructure, idle reduction technologies, heavy duty hybrid electric vehicles/buses and diesel retrofits.  The total project funding available is at least $1.3 million and there will be three rounds of projects in 2006, 2007, 2008.

CFAT Program 2008 Overview

Overall Summary of CFAT Projects

2008 CFAT Funding Award Press Release

2007 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release

2006 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release

Mobile CARE (Clean Air Renewable Energy)

NC Mobile CARE (Clean Air Renewable Energy) is an initiative to recognize exemplary efforts to accelerate the use of alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies. It’s also an opportunity to learn what you can do to make your vehicles cleaner and more energy efficient.

There are three simple steps to becoming a Mobile CARE partner:

• STEP 1: Complete a fleet/vehicle survey which will give us a snapshot of your current operations
• STEP 2: Develop a plan/strategy to reduce emissions.  You can review options with your local Clean Cities Coalition or Mobile CARE coordinators if there’s no coalition in your area.
• STEP 3: Earn recognition for these efforts. All new Mobile CARE partners will be recognized annually. Exemplary efforts will be awarded annually. One does not have to be a Mobile CARE partner to be eligible for exemplary awards.

As a Mobile CARE partner you can see a real reduction in emissions and fuel consumption, which can make a difference on the environment and possibly your pocketbook.  Examples of efforts you can incorporate in your operations:

• Reduce fuel use and emissions through conservation policies and activities - idle reduction policy, car pooling, sizing vehicles, etc.
• Diversify fuel sources by displacing petroleum with the use of Biofuels and other alternative fuels.
• Employ emission reduction technologies such as- diesel retrofits, hybrids, CNG retrofits etc.
• Develop organization policies to ensure expanded use of alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies to strengthen local economies and improve air quality.

2008

2008 Mobile CARE Award Winners

2007 Mobile CARE Award Winners

2007 Mobile CARE Nominees

Resources

Triangle Clean Cities Coalition promotes the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in the Triangle Region by creating partnerships to develop the AFV market and related infrastructure. For more information contact Tobin Freid at (919)558-9400.

Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition promotes, accelerates, and expands the  use of alternative fuels in the transportation sector in the counties surrounding the Charlotte area. For more information please contact Jason Wager at (704)348-2707.


Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicle Coalition is increasing the use of alternative  fuels and vehicles in the Asheville area. 
For more information contact
Bill Eaker (828) 251-6622.

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