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LCF Staff Pick: Top 5 tools on the AFDC

Posted by Victoria on Jun. 24, 2020  /  Electric Vehicles, Bio Fuels, Propane, Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Natural Gas  /   0

Whether you’re working at home, looking for data from the office, or interested in starting your alternative fuel journey, the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) provides free access to all of the tools you need.

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Baton Rouge Bikeshare Program Seeing Success Despite COVID-19

Posted by Victoria on Jun. 17, 2020  /  Emissions & Fuel Economy, LCF Members  /   0

According to the National Association of City Transportation Officials, the number of shared micromobility rides doubled from 2017 to 2018. Today, COVID-19 seems to be aiding the trend of growth.

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FOTW #1138: New Light-Duty Vehicle Fuel Economy in the United States Has Nearly Doubled Since 1975

Posted by Victoria on Jun. 16, 2020  /  Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Emissions & Fuel Economy, EERE Fact of the Week  /   0

From 1975 to 2019, fuel economy for all new light-duty vehicles produced for sale in the United States has increased from an average of 13.1 miles per gallon (mpg) to 25.5 mpg, a 95% increase.

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Wheels Keep Turning on Innovations for More Efficient and Clean Vehicles

Posted by Victoria on Jun. 3, 2020  /  Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation, Emissions & Fuel Economy  /   0

Top scientists, engineers, and analysts with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Co-Optimization of Fuels & Engines (Co-Optima) initiative are examining how simultaneous improvements to fuels and engines can improve efficiency and reduce emissions.

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