September 2007
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently unveiled the new-and-improved Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) and Clean Cities Web sites. The redesigned sites feature a new look, streamlined organization, and more robust technical data.
Not only did the roughly 400-page AFDC Web site get a new look, it was renamed to embrace the growth of advanced vehicle and fuel technologies. Accordingly, it is now called the Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center. The well-know acronym for the site--AFDC--however, remains the same.
Look for the following new features on the AFDC Web site.
· Comprehensive sections highlighting alternative fuels and advanced vehicle technologies: Each major fuel now has a "portal" page that takes users to specific information, including fuel production and distribution, benefits, related publications, stations, and more. These sections also feature color-coded U.S. maps showing details of fueling stations and incentives and laws by state.
· A new section called "Data, Analysis, and Trends:" Users can download charts, graphs, information, and maps showing trends and data related to fuels, vehicles, and other topics.
· A custom query to search for incentives and laws: This new tool allows users to combine results for various states, obtain both federal and state results in one query, and search for specific laws or incentives by type of vehicle, fuel, or application.
The Clean Cities site also features updated navigation and information. See the "About the Program" section for details on Clean Cities' goals and accomplishments and "Financial Opportunities" for funding options. In addition, the Coordinator Toolbox was reorganized to make it easier for users to find the information they need to recruit stakeholders, plan and publicize events, and develop presentations.
The AFDC and Clean Cities Web sites fall under DOE's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies Program.