Alternative Fuel Vehicle Projects Receive Fresh Injection Of Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing approximately $11 million in 20 new projects that focus on planning, training and infrastructure development related to alternative fuel vehicles.Administered through the DOE’s Clean Cities initiative, the projects will concentrate on providing technical and safety training for fleet operators, technicians and others, as well as on improving the permitting and vehicle procurement processes. The projects will also aid fleets in integrating strategies that will help them reduce the usage of diesel fuel and gasoline. Supporting natural gas, propane autogas and electric vehicles is the primary target.The new projects include the following: