8th National Clean Cities Conference

This year's National Clean Cities Conference is from May 12 to 15 in Oklahoma City, OK. Where the spirit of Oklahoma's Land Run brought romantic ideas to the ever growing frontier of Alternative Fuel Vehicles.

The conference will be held in the Myriad Convention Center with technical sessions and exhibits. Many of the auto manufacturers will be there to showcase and give rides in their latest alternative fueled vehicles. You can register on-line or by fax, but don't delay.

The official hotels are the Westin Oklahoma City and Renaissance Oklahoma City Hotel. Enjoy the convenience of shuttles, taxis, and mass transit services that will take you from the airport to the hotel or convention center. For additional information, visit: www.ccities.doe.gov/conference.shtml or call the Clean Cities hotline at 1-800-ccities (224-8437).

Put your thinking cap on for new projects.

The State Energy Program FY 2002 Special Project announcements will be out in January. U.S. Department of Energy has made available through the Florida Energy Office funds for alternative fuel vehicle projects through Clean Cities Coalitions. There is 3.8 million dollars available to members of coalition in four categories: Niche vehicle markets, AFV refueling infrastructure, AFV school buses, and coordinator. Space Coast Coalition Members must submit proposals to the coordinator and the Board of Directors to request approval for proposals. PDF copies of the application forms can be downloaded from the following address: http://www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/state_energy/pdfs/special_projects_02.pdf. For help in completing proposals and letter of recommendation contact Coalition Coordinator, Bill Young at (321) 638-1443.

When do we meet?

In the past our coalition has held regular membership meetings monthly, quarterly and when ever. At the last regular meeting on December 5, members discussed the frequency and schedule of regular membership meetings. It was decided to have quarterly meeting for the coming year on the following dates:

January 30
April 24
July 24
October 23

As usual, check our coalition calendar for scheduled events and meetings, and please put these new meeting dates on your schedule.

There is a new vehicle in town.

Ford Motor Company has loaned the coalition a Think Mobility electric bike. It is a zero-emission one passenger vehicle with only two wheels. The bike was designed for police use to patrol streets faster to help keep neighborhoods safe. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been using several of the bikes daily since October 2001. It is on display at the Florida Solar Energy Center and was recently use in the Cocoa Christmas Parade.

Remember Rebates!

There is still $10,000 in rebate funds available from our coalition for the purchase of new AFVs. See the Summer 2000 newsletter for more information.

Members, Be on Notice!

It is that time of year again. What time of year do you say it is. Time for payment of membership dues. See How to Join on our home page for more information.

Also, election of officers will be coming soon, so please start thinking about it.

National AFV Day Odyssey

Do you want to learn more about alternative fuel vehicle technology?

Your chance is coming up on April 11 at the Florida Solar Energy Center. The National Alternative Fuels Training Consortium and Department of Energy Clean Cities Program are jointing together to conduct a workshop on alternative fuel technology. Almost 100 sites
from across the country are holding workshop for this national event. The local event is being hosted by Traviss Technical Center and Space Coast Clean Cities Coalition.

There will be presentations on alternative fuel vehicles and fueling stations, exhibits displaying the latest technologies and a form to discuss issues. All interested parties are welcome. For more information check the SC3 calendar.

AFV Implementation Plan

In the process of becoming designated in the DOE Clean Cities Program, a Program Plan is developed that delineates the vision, goals, and objectives of the Coalition. The coalition is now developing an Implementation Plan based on our Program Plan.

The AFV Implementation Plan would serve as a tool to seek funding and political support as well as a coordination tool among the relevant stakeholders. The plan will demonstrate reasonable AFV fleet acquisition and logical fueling station infrastructure implementation schedule.

This plan is being completed by county with Brevard County being developed first until all nine counties are complete. A lead plan developer is needed for each county, if you are interested please call the Coalition Chairman, Addisson Bain, at (321) 254-1554.

For information on future activities, see Space Coast Coalition calendar.

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For past issues of the SC3 Newsletter click below:

Summer 2001
Spring 2001
Fall 2000
Summer 2000
Winter 2000
Fall 1999