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What Clean Cities? Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) !,'reedolllCAR Jnd Vehicle Technologies Program (I.'CV'f), (jean Cities contributes to the environmental, economic, a.nd energy security of the United States by reducing our dependence on imported petroleum. Established in 1993 in response to the Energy' I'oUey /-\(t (EPAct) of 1992, the partnership proVides tools and resources for voluntary, community-based prograrns to reduce consumption of petTo!eull1'.]);.1sed fuels. teChnologies are included? The portfolio provides a range of options and flexibility to meet petroleum displacement goals. Clean Cities deploys technologies and practices developed by FCVT. These include truck stop electrjfication and onboard auxiliary pmver to reduce fuel used in idling trucks, hybrid electric vehicles, the blending of non-petroleum based fuels (such as ethanol or biodieseU with How does Ciean Clean Cities draws stakeholders from local, state, and federal agencies; public health and transportation departments; comnlercial fleets; transit agencies; and other ,government offices; as vvell as auto manufacturers. car dealers, fuel and equipment supplIers, public utilities, and nonprofit associations. SOl'ne 4,400 stakeholders have accepted the invitation to contribute to the partnership's mission. Clean Cities is instrumental in cultivating an advanced transportation community in which people learn about a wide range of options and technologies. In addition, Clean Cities helps create markets for alternative fuel vehicles In almost 90 coalitions, gcyvernment agencies and private companies voluntarily come together under the umbrella of Clean Cities. The partnership helps all parties identify mutual interests and meet the objectives of improving air quality, developing regional economic opportunities, and reducing the use of in)ported oil. conventional fuels, higher efficiency vehicles and driving practices, and the cornerstone of the portfolio, alternative fuels. The alternative fuels, which are defined by EPAct and supported Clean Cities, arc ethanol, biodiesel, hydrogen, electricity, liquefied petroleum gas (propane), and natural gas. (AFVs), hybrids, fuel blends, fuel economy', and idle reduction. A Clean Cities coalition can provide a forum for members to leverage their resources, develop joint projects, collaborate on public policy issues! and prornote petroleum displacement and clean air technologies. The partnership addresses the challenge of moving the United States a"vvay from the infrastructure and practices that contribute to the nation's dependence on irnported petroleum and toward energy independence and security. Clean Cities brings the national goals outlined in DOE's Advanced Energy lnitiative to the communities that can ff';l!i7C the end result..;