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Below are helpful links to more information about Natural Gas Vehicles (NGVs) and Electric Vehicles (EVs) and their associated benefits, technology, incentives, laws etc.

Favorite Natural Gas Vehicle Websites

Locate CNG Fueling Stations
To Learn About NGVs In General
To Learn About Incentives Programs and Tax Breaks for NGVs

Favorite Electric Vehicle Websites

Locate Charging Stations
To Learn About EVs In General
To Learn About Incentives Programs and Tax Breaks for EVs

Additional Helpful Resources

Government Resources

Environmental Organizations

 


Favorite Natural Gas Vehicle Websites

Locate CNG Fueling Stations

CleanBurbank.com's Station Locator - Locate the City's new CNG station as well as other NGV stations located in the greater-Burbank area. www.cleanburbank.com//burbank/burbank.nsf/bytitle/cng_fueling_stations.htm

California NGV Coalition Fuel Station Locator - The California NGV Coalition provides this up-to-date database for locating CNG stations throughout California, Nevada and Arizona. www.cngvc.org/ngv/cngvc.nsf/bytitle/fuellocator.htm

Clean Car Maps - A locator site for NGV stations throughout California. www.cleancarmaps.com

National Alternative Fuels Data Center - A location system for alternative fuel stations throughout the United States. www.afdc.nrel.gov

To Learn About NGVs In General

The Natural Gas Vehicle Forum (NGV Forum) - A complete resource for NGV-related information. www.NGV.ORG

California Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition - The industry association for NGV-related businesses in California. www.cngvc.org

Natural Gas Vehicle Coalition - The industry association for NGV-related businesses throughout the United States. www.ngvc.org

NGV Institute - A leading resource for NGV technical training. www.ngvi.com

To Learn About Incentives Programs and Tax Breaks for NGVs

State of California Alternative Fuel and High Efficiency Vehicle Program - The official site of the State's light-duty vehicle incentive program. Up to $3,000 per vehicle is available through this program. www.energy.ca.gov/afvs

HOV Lane Access for NGVs - Another great incentive for passenger cars and trucks with special ILEV certification allows single occupant cars to operate in carpool lanes.
www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/carpool/carpool.htm

NGV Forum - This site also tracks grant and incentive programs for the NGV Industry. www.ngv.org/ngv/ngvorg01.nsf/ngvorgincentives?readform

Federal Vehicle Tax Credit and Federal Infrastructure Tax Deduction - Visit this site for more information on federal government tax credits for clean fuel vehicles, including NGVs. http://ftp.fedworld.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p535.pdf

 

Favorite Electric Vehicle Websites

Locate Charging Stations

CleanBurbank.com's Station Locator - Locate EV charging stations owned and operated by the City of Burbank, or located in the Burbank area. www.cleanburbank.com/burbank/burbank.nsf/bytitle/ev_charging_stations.htm

Clean Car Maps - A locator site for EV stations throughout California. www.cleancarmaps.com

MagneCharge (Inductive Charging) - www.magnecharge.com

National Alternative Fuels Data Center - A location system for alternative fuel stations throughout the United States. www.afdc.nrel.gov

EV1 Club - ev1-club.power.net

To Learn About EVs In General

Electric Vehicle Association of the Americas - www.evaa.org

ARB's Zero Emission Vehicle Program Website - Visit this site for up to date information on California's ZEV Mandate and related issues. www.zevinfo.com

To Learn About Incentives Programs and Tax Breaks for EVs

State of California Alternative Fuel and High Efficiency Vehicle Program - The official site of the State's light-duty vehicle incentive program. Up to $3,000 per vehicle is available through this program. www.energy.ca.gov/afvs

HOV Lane Access for EVs - A great incentive for EVs with special ILEV certification allows single occupant cars to operate in carpool lanes. www.ZEVInfo.com

Zero Emission Incentive Program - www.ZEVInfo.com

Federal Vehicle Tax Credit and Federal Infrastructure Tax Deduction - Visit this site for more information on federal government tax credits for clean fuel vehicles, including EVs. http://ftp.fedworld.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p535.pdf

 

Additional Helpful Resources

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Vehicle Emissions Guide - Use this guide to help choose the cleanest new vehicle model that meets your needs. www.epa.gov/autoemissions/index.htm

Fuel Economy Resource Site - A joint resource from EPA and DOE that provides emissions, fuel economy and cost information about all vehicle fuels, including electricity and natural gas. www.fueleconomy.gov

DOE Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fleet Buyer's Guide - This Guide is an excellent resource for fleets considering the use of alternative fuels. www.fleets.doe.gov

American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy's (ACEEE's) Green Book - This publication compares alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) in terms of emissions reduction, cost, etc. www.greenercars.org

 

Government Resources

Visit these sites to learn about grant funding programs, laws and regulations and the positive role alternative fuel vehicles play in energy security and air quality improvement goals.

South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) - A funding partner for the City's CNG station and the local agency responsible for air quality in the greater southern California region. www.aqmd.gov

Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee (MSRC) - A funding partner for the City's AFV program, the MSRC provides approximately $12 million per year for a variety of mobile source programs. www.msrc-cleanair.org

California Energy Commission (CEC) - A partner in the City's CNG station, CEC's website is a great resource for alternative fuel vehicle information. www.energy.ca.gov

California Air Resources Board (CARB) - The state agency responsible for California's air quality. A great resource for AFV-related information. www.arb.ca.gov

U. S. Department of Energy Alternative Fuels Data Center - A national resource for alternative fuel vehicle information. www.afdc.doe.gov

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - The national agency responsible for air quality throughout the United States. www.epa.gov/air/transport/

 

Environmental Organizations

Visit these sites to learn more about the role of AFVs in cleaning our environment.

Union of Concerned Scientists at www.ucsusa.org

Coalition for Clean Air at www.coalitionforcleanair.org

Natural Resources Defense Council at www.nrdc.org

 

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