Related Links
Visit these sites for additional information and tools aimed at helping you reduce emissions and air pollution.
General Renewable Fuels Resources
- SmartWay Transport Partnership An EPA partnership with the freight industry that establishes incentives for fuel efficiency improvements, renewable fuels, and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. SmartWay Grow & Go adds a renewable fuel component to the SmartWay partnership.
- Regional Collaboratives EPA's collaboratives, part of the National Clean Diesel Campaign, work with regional partners to reduce pollution from the transportation sector.
- EPA's Alternative Fuels Web Site More information on EPA's alternative fuel regulations and vehicle certification requirements.
- EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard A program to double the volume of renewable fuel required to be blended into gasoline by 2012.
- EPA's Transportation and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Web Site Information on greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector.
- EPA's "On the Road" Climate Change Web Site Practical tips for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from your vehicle.
- FuelEconomy.gov Information on how to identify an FFV, gas mileage (MPG), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information for new and used cars and trucks.
- USDA's Energy Web Site Information on USDA's efforts to promote renewable energy, including renewable fuels.
- Alternative Fuel Station Locator An interactive tool that gives detailed information and maps of alternative fuel stations, including those that carry E85 and/or biodiesel.
- DOE Clean Cities' Clean Fleet Guide Tools to help fleets make "green" vehicle and fuel decisions.
Biodiesel Resources
- Biodiesel Handling
and Use Guidelines
DOE’s September 2006 guide for those who blend, distribute, and use biodiesel.
- National Biodiesel Board (NBB)
Information in this industry clearinghouse for biodiesel information includes a state-by-state fuel quality enforcement guide and the BQ-9000 quality management program.
- Truck Driver
Testimonials
Truck drivers share their experience with using biodiesel with NBB at recent conferences in KY and MN.
Ethanol Resources
- DOE's E85 Fleet Toolkit Guidance for fleets who want more information on using E85.
- DOE's Campaign for an American Fuel Information for fueling station owners who want to install an E85 pump, as well as information on partnerships between station owners and FFV dealers.
- UL's Research Program for E85 Dispensers Information on E85 for authorities having jurisdiction over fuel dispensing pumps in their areas. Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL’s) research is scheduled to be completed in 2007. So far, no significant problems or safety issues have been found in the field.
- Case Studies Information about fleets using ethanol as compiled by the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition.