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Cars with a PZEV emission rating have such tight pollution controls, and the burning of fuel is so complete, that in very smoggy urban areas, exhaust out of the tailpipe is actually cleaner than the air outside.

   
CHARGING AND FUELING

Clean Car Maps
  Clean Car Maps is a resource for finding clean fuel stations in your area.

DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center
  DOE's database provides maps to refueling stations in the US for CNG, LPG/propane, ethanol, electric, biodiesel, hydrogen, and liquefied natural gas (LNG).

EV Charger News
  The most complete list of EV chargers

Home Fueling for CNG Vehicles
  New technology offers the ability to refuel your CNG vehicle at home.

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CLEAN CAR BUYER GUIDES

DOE and U.S. EPA Fuel Economy Database
  Compare vehicles of a particular size or type for their fuel economy, estimated cost of fuel for a year, EPA’s air pollution score, and greenhouse gas emissions.

DOE Vehicle Buyers Guide
  Clean Cities Vehicle Buyer's Guide gives information about alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles—including hybrid and neighborhood electric vehicles available today.

GreenCar.com
  GreenCar.com provides consumers information about vehicles that are beneficial to the environment. It also provides many resources that deal with the issues of energy and transportation.

Greener Cars
  This site has information about how to buy a greener car, and an extensive database of all current model year gasoline and other vehicles.

U.S. EPA Green Vehicle Guide
  US EPA's vehicle guide lists clean and fuel-efficient vehicles on the market.

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EDUCATION

Collecting the History of Fuel Cells
  History of fuel cells, compiled by the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

Dr. Es Energy Lab
  Rounds up the best web sites for children to learn about energy efficiency and renewable energy.

HyWeb
  Hydrogen information system which contains information on hydrogen and fuel cells, along with a company and products database.

It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air
  It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air is a unique public education and partnership-building initiative to help regional, state and community efforts to reduce traffic congestion and air pollution.

Planet Polluto
  Planet Polluto is an educational game that teaches children about the causes and effects of pollution.

The Know Zone
  An educational site for kids and teachers about the air we breathe, air pollution and how to keep the air clean and healthy.

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ENERGY

L.A. Department of Water and Power

PG & E

Sacramento Municipal Utility District

San Diego Gas and Electric

Southern California Edison

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FACTS, FIGURES & RESOURCES

California Local Air Districts
  Provides general information about Air Quality Management Districts throughout California.

CEC - Natural Gas in California
  California Energy Commission's weekly data on natural gas.

CEC - Oil and Petroleum
  California Energy Commission's information page on oil and petroleum

CEC - Transportation Fuels: Gasoline, Diesel, Ethanol
  California Energy Commission's weekly report on transportation fuels trends.

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FLEET INFORMATION

California DGS Office of Fleet Administration
  OFA is responsible for the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of policies and procedures governing state-owned mobile equipment.

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GOVERNMENT ADVANCED TRANSPORTATION SITES

CEC Transportation Information
  The CEC's Transportation Technology Office promotes many alternative transportation applications - from single passenger neighborhood electric vehicles to fuel cell cars.

Clean Cities
  The U.S. Department of Energy's Clean Cities Program supports public-private partnerships that deploy alternative fuel vehicles and build supporting alternative fuel infrastructure.

Department of Defense Fuel Cell Demonstration Program
  Descriptions and pictures of fuel cell installations and demonstration sites.

DOE Advanced Vehicle Testing
  The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Vehicle Testing Activity works with government and commercial fleets and industry groups to support the testing and deployment of alternative fuel vehicles.

DOEs Hydrogen, Fuel Cells & Infrastructure Technologies Program
  A program of the U.S. Department of Energy that works with partners to accelerate the development and successful market introduction of hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory
  One of the United States national laboratories researching hydrogen production and storage, and working on hybrid electric vehicles.

U.S. EPA - Alternative Fuels
  EPA information page on Alternative Fuels.

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GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS

ARB Alternative Fuels Activities
  Regulation information on CNG, LPG and other fuels.

ARB California Gasoline Programs
  ARB information on gasoline regulations - meetings, phase-out of MTBE, and other proposed regulatory changes.

ARB Diesel Fuel Program
  ARB regulation information on fuel specifications for diesel fuel sold in California.

ARB Low Emission Vehicle Program
  ARB information on emission reduction standards for automobiles through the LEV I and II regulations.

ARB ZEV Program
  ARB regulation information to reduce emissions from mobile sources.

California Dept. of Consumer Affairs - Bureau of Automotive Repair
  BAR registers and regulates approximately 34,000 California automotive repair facilities, and licenses smog check, lamp and brake inspection stations.

Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee
  This committee manages activities mandated by legislation authorizing the imposition of an additional motor vehicle registration fee to fund programs to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles.

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MISCELLANEOUS

ev Rental Cars
  ev Rental is an environmental rental car company that provides the most technologically advanced environmental vehicles to the general public.

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PUBLICATIONS & ONLINE NEWS

EV World
  Online publication with news and information on advanced technologies using electric drive.

Fuel Cell Magazine
  For technical and management professionals involved in developing and applying fuel cell technologies.

Fuel Cell Technology News
  Reports the latest news in technology, manufacturing, applications and investments in fuel cells.

Fuel Cell Today
  Portal for companies and individuals with and interest in the commercialization of fuel cells. Provides news, events listings, reviews and reports, discussion forums and industry directories.

H2CARSBIZ
  Tells the hydrogen story and presents hydrogen powered cars in relation to visions of the hydrogen economy, the infrastructure, the markets and its players.

The Hydrogen & Fuel Cell Letter
  A monthly newsletter for the international hydrogen and fuel cell communities, covering events and developments in this emerging field as they occur.

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TRADE ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS

California Fuel Cell Partnership
  The CaFCP is a unique collaborative of auto manufacturers, energy companies, fuel cell technology companies, and government agencies.

California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
  The CNGVC is devoted to ensuring that the state continues to set the pace in adopting CNG technology.

Calstart Weststart
  Calstart / Weststart provides news and information on electric, natural gas and hybrid electric vehicles, mobility systems and intelligent transportation systems.

Canadian Hydrogen Association
  Nonprofit membership association composed of universities, research organizations, industry and small businesses. Develops the role of H2 energy for the purpose of improving the environment.

Center for Renewable Energy and Sustainable Technology
  Very informative web page on hydrogen and fuel cells.

Electric Drive Transportation Association
  EDTA is an international association representing the interest of those involved in battery, hybrid and fuel cell electric drive technologies and supporting infrastructure.

Fuel Cell Markets
  Fuel Cell Markets Ltd. is a market catalyst for fuel cell and hydrogen industries. Advanced open industry communications platform designed to aid commercialization.

Fuel Cell Technology Showcase
  From the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International), a collection of the latest books, magazine articles, events and more on fuel cell energy and fuel cell vehicles.

Fuel Cells 2000 Online Information Center
  Provides detailed information about fuel cells, the industry and provides educational resources, industry links and news.

Greenhouse Gas Technology Information Exchange
  GREENTIE is an electronic directory containing information about suppliers of technologies, services, research, and data relevant to the mitigation of greenhouse gases.

International Association for Natural Gas Vehicles
  The IANGV provides the NGV and alternative fuel industry with an international forum to foster growth, safety, product development and policy formation.

National Biodiesel Association
  The NBB is the national trade association representing the biodiesel industry as the coordinating body for research and development in the US.

National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition
  The National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition is the nation’s primary advocate dedicated to the use of 85 percent ethanol as a form of alternative transportation fuel.

National Fuel Cell Research Center
  A component of the Advanced Power & Energy Program which oversees the UC Irvine Combustion Laboratory. Provides leadership within a vigorous program of research, development and demonstration.

National Hydrogen Association
  The National Hydrogen Association (NHA) is leading the transition from a fossil fuel-based energy infrastructure to a hydrogen-based one.

Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition
  The NGVC is a national organization dedicated to the development of a growing, sustainable and profitable market for vehicles powered by natural gas or hydrogen.


NESEA - Greener Vehicles on the Market
  The Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) is a membership organization focused on promoting energy conservation and non-polluting, renewable energy technologies.

NGV Global
  Provides news and information for the natural gas vehicle industry.

Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)
  Comprised of 8 member states, including six New England States, as well as New York and New Jersey. Their purpose is to promote cooperation regarding air quality control among the member states.

Renewable Fuels Association
  The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has been working as the "Voice of the Ethanol Industry" since 1981 to secure a strong marketplace for ethanol.

The Methanol Institute
  The Methanol Institute's mission is to expand markets for the use of methanol as a chemical commodity building block, a hydrogen carrier for fuel cell applications, and an alternative fuel.

US Fuel Cell Council
  The US Fuel Cell Council conducts a full range of technical, educational and outreach activities in support of the industry and its mission.

World Fuel Cell Council
  A non-profit association to promote the most rapid commercialization of fuel cells. Members of the Council include companies involved in the development of fuel cells. Based in Germany.

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VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS

Acura

Audi

BMW

Columbia ParCar

Ford

GEM

General Motors Auto

Honda

Hyundai

Kia

Lexus

Mazda

Mercedes-Benz

Nissan

Toyota

Volvo

VW