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The Clean Cities program is a government-industry partnership in the United States that is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO). It should be noted that programs and initiatives can evolve, so please verify the current status for the most accurate information.
The Clean Cities program was created in 1993 with the goal of reducing petroleum use in transportation. It aims to achieve this by promoting alternative and renewable fuels, fuel economy improvements, and emerging transportation technologies.
Clean Cities brings together stakeholders from the public and private sectors including businesses, fuel providers, vehicle fleets, state and local government agencies, and community organizations. These stakeholders collaborate to share information and resources, educate the public and policy makers, and promote and implement alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies.
Some of the core objectives and activities of the Clean Cities program include:
1. Alternative Fuels: Encouraging the use of alternative fuels such as natural gas, propane, electricity, ethanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen.
2. Fuel-Efficient Technologies: Promoting fuel-efficient technologies and practices, including hybrid electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, and idle reduction technologies.
3. Infrastructure Development: Supporting the development of the necessary fueling and charging infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles.
4. Outreach and Education: Raising awareness and educating consumers, fleets, and policymakers about the benefits of alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies.
5. Data and Technical Assistance: Providing data, tools, and technical assistance to help stakeholders make informed decisions about alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies.
6. Fleet Management: Assisting fleets in implementing petroleum reduction strategies through the adoption of alternative fuels, fuel-efficient technologies, and management practices.
Clean Cities coalitions operate locally across the United States and work on projects that are specific to the opportunities and challenges of their geographic areas.
It's worth checking the U.S. Department of Energy's website or contacting the Clean Cities program directly for the most recent information and updates.
Discuss possible validity and reliability tests that we can run as program evaluators to check for the desired output of the program.