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Infrastructure Resources and References

Reference Number:

MTAS-821

Infrastructure Resources
AFDC Infrastructure Section – New addition to the Alternative Fuels Data Center provides info on equipment and installation, codes and standards, fuel providers, safety, training, success stories and contacts. Link to industry groups such as DOE’s Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum. http://en.openei.org/wiki/Alternative_Fuels_and_Advanced_Vehicles_Data_Center [1].

Clean Cities Tiger Teams – Created to help coalitions overcome AFV and infrastructure challenges, with experts from various technical disciplines. Part of the Clean Cities Technical Assistance Program. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/technical_assistance.html [2].

CNG Station Guide – Free online guide helps prospective and existing station owners build and operate efficient and cost-effective facilities. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/pdfs/ngv_wkshp_adams.pdf [3].

For More About Clean Fuels, see http://www1.eere.energy.gov/cleancities/publications.html [4].

Federal and State Laws and Incentives: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/laws/ [5].

References
[1] Cognan, Ron. “Natural Gas: The Proven Alternative Fuel.” Green Car Journal. 2009: 1-11.

[2] Cognan, Ron. “Natural Gas: Driving a Cleaner and More Secure Future.” Green Car Journal. 2010: 1-9.

[3] “Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) As A Transportation Fuel.” California Energy Commission: Consumer Energy Center. (2010): 1-6.

[4] Smith, Dennis, and Linda Bluestein. “Clean Cities Now.” U.S. Department of Energy: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy. 14.2 (2010): 1-8.

[5] “Tennessee Gets Serious About Natural Gas.” Tennessee Clean Fuels Advisor. 2011: 1-4.

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