Clean Fuel Advanced Technology Project
The Clean Fuel Advanced Technology (CFAT) project is currently funded by the N.C. Department of Transportation with federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) funding. Project partners are contributing an average of 40 percent of total project costs.
CFAT is a six-year project focused on reducing transportation related emissions in NC counties that have air quality concerns. The 2010 to 2012 project is funded by the N.C. Department of Transportation and covers three broad areas: education and outreach, project funding, and recognition of exemplary activities (Mobile CARE).
For a summary overview of the CFAT project 2006-2012, click here.
Sub-Award Funding
Funds are provided for transportation related emission reduction projects in 24 counties (Cabarrus, Catawba, *Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Granville, Guilford, *Haywood, *Iredell, Johnston, Lincoln, Mecklenburg, Nash, Orange, Person, Rowan, *Swain, Union, and Wake [*Represents partial counties]) that do not meet national air quality standards. CFAT can provide up to 80 percent of project costs for alternative fuel vehicles, refueling infrastructure, idle reduction technologies, hybrid electric vehicles and diesel retrofits. In 2010 $700,000 will be available for emissions reduction sub-award grants in eligible counties. See the following documents for more information about CFAT funding:
•2010 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release
•Overall Summary of 2007-2009 CFAT Projects
•2008 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release
•2007 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release
•2006 CFAT Funding Awards Press Release
Education and Outreach
Outreach efforts include annual conferences, technical workshops, presentations, regional meetings, informational materials, and individual consultations. The audiences for these outreach events include public and private fleet managers, civic organizations, non-profits, fuel providers, and other decision makers.
The N.C. Solar Center Clean Transportation program has teamed up with the Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition and the Triangle Clean Cities Coalition on education and outreach activities. These partners are available to speak about clean transportation technologies and practices at local events.
For speaking events in:
•Charlotte area contact Jason Wager (704) 348-2707
•Triangle area contact Kathy Boyer (919) 558-9400
•Other areas of NC contact Anne Tazewell (919) 513-7831.
The Clean Transportation Program also has these alternative fuel decals which can be easily placed on dispensing and storage equipment, as well as bumper stickers, to draw attention to the use and benefits of alternative fuels in North Carolina. These are available free of charge through the CFAT Project.
BioD, Nat Gas, and Ethanol decals are 15″X15″, Electric is 10″x10″ Bumper stickers are 3.5X12 inches. All have adhesive backing. Contact us at cleantransportation@ncsu.edu if you are interested in promoting emissions reductions through these products.
Recognition
Mobile Clean Air Renewable Energy (Mobile CARE) is also an annual awards initiative to seek out and recognize individual and organizational efforts at reducing transportation related emissions through the following:
•expanding educational opportunities and conducting outreach
•changing policies
•implementing alternative fuel and advanced transportation technologies and formulating practices.
For more information about the Mobile Care program see the Mobile Care success stories and award winners.
NC Mobile CARE Award Winners
Resources
Triangle Clean Cities Coalition promotes the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in the Triangle Region by creating partnerships to develop the AFV market and related infrastructure. For more information contact Kathy Boyer at (919) 558-9400.
Centralina Clean Fuels Coalition promotes, accelerates, and expands the use of alternative fuels in the transportation sector in the counties surrounding the Charlotte area. For more information please contact Jason Wager at (704) 348-2707.
Land-of-Sky Clean Vehicle Coalition is increasing the use of alternative fuels and vehicles in the Asheville area. For more information contact Bill Eaker (828) 251-6622.
Mobile CARE partnerships are increasing the use of alternative fuels and advanced technologies in the Triad, Upper Coastal Plain, and other regions of the state not served by an existing Clean Cities coalition. For more information, contact: Anne Tazewell at (919) 513-7831.