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Electric vehicles, sometimes called EVs, can give drivers like you a convenient way to get around, while saving you money on fuel, reducing emissions, and supporting the nation’s energy security.

This Month on Energy Savers: November 2011

The holiday season is in full swing. We've been focusing on ways to keep our homes warm during the cold months of winter, whether we're home or on vacation.

How Do You Save Energy While on Vacation?

What steps do you take to save energy at home or on the road while you're on vacation?

New Calculator Helps You Buy the Energy-Saving Vehicle of Your Dreams

Every day, people across America are making the choice to buy energy-efficient vehicles that save energy and money, protect the environment, and help reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil.

Driving on "Green" Electrons

Although electricity is cleaner than petroleum once it gets to your car, not all electricity is created equal.

“Saving Money by Saving Energy” Goes National

The Energy Department and the Ad Council launched a national education campaign to help consumers save money on utility bills.

This Month on Energy Savers: July 2011

Check out the recap of what happened on Energy Savers in July!

How Will You Shop for Your Next Vehicle?

Are you starting to research vehicles, and if so, what tools are you using to help you make a decision?

Find the Right Solution for You with Tools from the AFDC

With our current car making all sorts of “interesting” noises, my husband and I have been thinking long and hard about the type of vehicle to purchase in the near future.

Driving Home to a Clean Energy Future

The clean energy innovations in vehicle technologies that DOE and its partners are advancing will help American families save money at the pump—or even allow them to quit the gas pump altogether.

Airports Soar to New Heights with Alternative Fuels

A number of airports have adopted the use of alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles, ranging from gaseous fuels to hybrid cars.

What Are Your Thoughts on Electric Vehicles?

Tell us, what are your thoughts on electric vehicles.

Energy Today

EcoCAR2 Teams Start their Virtual Engines

As the auto industry introduces more alternative fuel and energy efficient vehicles to dealerships across the U.S., teams of university students are also making sure consumers have more choices on the showroom floor.

Magna E-Car Opening

Magna E-Car opens a new electric drive component facility in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan.

Green Racing's Impact on the Automotive World

The Energy Department is harnessing the innovation of the racing world to improve the efficiency of vehicles -- both on and off the track.

America's Clean, Efficient Fleets: An Infographic

Check out our brand new infographic on how the National Clean Fleets Partners are significantly reducing their petroleum use.

We Want to Hear From You: Live Twitter Q&A Tuesday at Noon

Join us at 12PM ET on Tuesday, March 20, for a live Twitter Q&A with Mark Smith from the Energy Department’s Clean Cities program

Veolia and Johnson Controls Get the Job Done with Clean, Fuel Efficient Fleets

Representing more than a million vehicles nationwide, National Clean Fleets Partnership are reducing their vehicle's petroleum use.

Best Buy and PG&E's Commitment to Clean Fleets

Learn how Clean Fleets corporate partners such as Best Buy and PG&E are committing to reducing their petroleum use.

National Clean Fleets Partnership Moves Forward

The National Clean Fleets Partnership helps large fleets reduce their petroleum use. Secretary Chu today announced four new members of the partnership at the Green Truck Summit in Indianapolis, bringing the total partnership to 18 corporate members, who operate more than a million vehicles nationwide.

As Electric Vehicles Take Charge, Costs Power Down

One of the keys to translating the trade show excitement around electric vehicles into widespread consumer adoption is driving down costs, and one area that continues to be a focus across the industry is reducing the cost of electric motors.

Secretary Chu Visits the 2012 North American International Auto Show

Secretary Chu toured the floor of the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, where he had the chance observe how technological innovations like the ones developed by the Energy Department and their partners are being incorporated into the next generation of vehicles.

Saving Money and Fuel with a Click of a Mouse

With so many options, it can be hard to decipher what car is right for you, or if there’s a clear economic benefit in trading up to a new vehicle. Fortunately, the Energy Department offers a number of tools that can help consumers save money and fuel, whether you’re in the market for a new vehicle or trying to make the most of your current one.

Energy 101: Electric Vehicles

A look at how electric vehicles (EVs) work and what current and future models are doing to cut transit costs, reduce emissions, and strengthen our nation's energy security.

Energy Tomorrow

EcoCAR 2: Racing Towards Vehicle Efficiency

Happening now: the competition finals for Year One of EcoCAR 2 in Los Angeles, California.

Fuel Station of the Future- Innovative Approach to Fuel Cell Technology Unveiled in California

Imagine pulling-up to a fuel station that supplies your car with clean, renewable fuel. Now imagine that, while you’re filling up, this same fuel-station just so happens to be providing power back to an entire industrial facility. Sound a little far-fetched?

Ramping-up Investments in Advanced Vehicle Technologies

Today, Secretary Chu announced the selection of 40 projects across 15 states to receive more than $175 million to accelerate the development and deployment of next-generation vehicle technologies.

Six New Corporations Join the National Clean Fleets Partnership

Coca-Cola, Enterprise Holdings, General Electric, OSRAM SYLVANIA, Ryder and Staples become the newest members of the National Clean Fleets Partnership.

Major Corporate Fleets Align to Reduce Oil Consumption

President Obama launches the National Clean Fleets Partnership, an initiative that helps large companies reduce with fuel usage by incorporating electric vehicles, alternative fuels and conservation techniques into their operations. Charter partners include AT&T, FedEx, Pepsi-Co, UPS and Verizon.

Fueling Innovation -- 100 MPGe at a Time

An overview of the Progressive Automotive X Prize -- a competition in which teams strive to design and produce the best production-capable 100 Miles per Gallon Energy Equivalent (MPGe) vehicle.

Initiative Guides Hawaii to the Path of Energy Independence

With 90 percent of its energy coming from oil, Hawaii is the most oil-dependent state in the nation. The Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative is an ambitious plan to reverse that. Outlining a combination of increased energy efficiency and renewable energy sources the HCEI maps out a path toward achieving the state’s goal of meeting at least 70 percent of its energy needs from clean energy by 2030.

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