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Information for Members of the Media

Clean Cities provides press releases, photos, b-roll footage, and contact information for members of the media to cover Clean Cities–related news.

Press Releases

Read official press releases about Clean Cities from the U.S. Department of Energy. See also Clean Cities news.

   

June 19, 2012

Energy Department and National Park Service Announce Clean Cities Partnership to Drive Sustainable National Parks

May 8, 2012

Energy Department Announces up to $5 Million to Spur Adoption of Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Communities Nationwide

March 5, 2012

Secretary Chu Announces Best Buy, Johnson Controls, Pacific Gas and Electric, and Veolia to Join National Clean Fleets Partnership

Oct. 26, 2011

Energy Department Launches Vehicle Cost Calculator

Oct. 6, 2011

 Schwan's Home Service and ThyssenKrupp Elevator Partner with Clean Cities to Reduce Petroleum Use

Sept. 8, 2011

Energy Department Awards Will Promote Electric Vehicles in 24 States and Train a Workforce for Advanced Vehicle Development

Aug. 22, 2011

Department of Energy Launches New Tools to Accelerate Adoption of Electric Vehicles

July 5, 2011

DOE Announces 6 New Corporate Partners Join the National Clean Fleets Partnership

June 10, 2011

Energy Secretary Steven Chu Highlights Grand Opening of Natural Gas Fueling Station in Omaha

June 8, 2011

Secretary Steven Chu Highlights Grand Opening of Natural Gas Fueling Station in Camden

May 13, 2011

Secretary Chu Highlights More Than 1,800 Electric Vehicle Chargers Installed Under the Recovery Act

April 19, 2011

Secretary Chu Announces New Funding and Partnership with Google to Promote Electric Vehicles

April 13, 2011

Department of Energy Announces Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition, EcoCar2: Plugging into the Future

April 1, 2011

National Clean Fleets Partnership

Photos

Members of the media may use the following photos. For low-resolution images, click on an image below.

Alternative Fueling Station

Photo of a fueling station sign.

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Pearson Fuels in San Diego offers multiple alternative fuel options. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Mobile Station Locator

Photo of a hand holding a mobile device.

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The Mobile Alternative Fueling Station Locator helps drivers find the closest alternative fueling sites. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

All-Electric Vehicle

Photo of an engine.

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An all-electric Nissan Leaf charging at an event in Washington, D.C. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Biodiesel Truck

Photo of a man fueling a biodiesel truck.

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A fleet worker fuels a street-maintenance vehicle with B20 biodiesel. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Ethanol Vehicle

Photo of a man fueling a vehicle with ethanol.

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A fleet worker fuels a flexible-fuel police car with ethanol. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Hybrid Electric Bus

Photo of a hybrid electric bus.

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This hybrid electric transit bus transports locals and tourists around Vail, Colorado. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Propane Bus

Photo of a propane bus.

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A liquefied petroleum gas (propane) school bus fueling in Dallas, Texas. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Natural Gas Truck

Photo of a man fueling a natural gas UPS truck.

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A UPS delivery truck fuels up with compressed natural gas. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

Infrastructure Workshop

Photo of a man and woman discussing a map.

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Attendees of an Energy Policy Act (EPAct)/Clean Cities infrastructure workshop discuss station locations. Courtesy of DOE/NREL

For more images of Clean Cities' portfolio of technologies, download free photos from the Image Gallery provided by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Icon of a magnifying glass.Search the Image Gallery for the term "Clean Cities" to find photos related to Clean Cites and alternative transportation technologies.

B-Roll Footage

Download broadcast- and Web-quality video from the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's b-roll footage or visit Clean Cities YouTube channel for video clips.

Media Contacts

Members of the media who have questions about Clean Cities may contact:

  • NREL Public Affairs (for technical and trade press)
    National Renewable Energy Laboratory
    303-275-4090
    public.affairs@nrel.gov

  • DOE Public Affairs (for general questions about Clean Cities)
    U.S. Department of Energy
    202-586-4940

If you are not a member of the media but would like additional information, find Clean Cities contacts.