Fleet Management Resources
Numerous resources are available to help Federal agencies manage vehicle fleets and increase the use of alternative fuels. These resources are organized by:
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Publications
FEMP offers the following publications to help Federal agencies manage vehicle fleets:
Frequently Asked Questions About Federal Fleet Management (PDF 1.2 MB): Comprehensive list of answers to frequently asked questions about Federal fleet management, advanced vehicles, and alternative fuels.
Ethanol Basics Fact Sheet (PDF 487 KB): Guide to the production and use of ethanol products.
Handbook for Handling, Storing, and Dispensing E85 (PDF 5.36 MB): Handbook to help E85 users safely handle, store, and dispense E85 transportation fuels.
Flexible Fuel Vehicles: Providing a Renewable Fuel Choice (PDF 323 KB): Guide to flexible fuel vehicle technology, performance, and cost.
Biodiesel Blends Fact Sheet (PDF 272 KB): Guide to the production and use of biodiesel products.
Biodiesel Handling and Use Guidelines (PDF 2 MB): Guide for handling, blending, distributing, and using biodiesel fuels and biodiesel fuel blends.
Natural Gas Fact Sheet (PDF 269 KB): Guide to the production and use of natural gas products.
History of Actions and Mandates Relative to Federal Fleets, Alternative Fuel Vehicles, and Alternative Fuel Use (PDF 156 KB): Short history of actions and mandates related to requirements for Federal fleets, alternative fuel vehicles, and alternative fuel use.
Fleet Management Toolkit
The following publications were created as a package for FedFleet 2009:
FEMP Federal Fleet Program Overview (PDF 1.2 MB): Fact sheet overview of FEMP services and assistance available to Federal fleet managers to implement alternative fuel and advanced vehicle strategies in compliance with Federal goals and requirements.
Getting Started: A Guide to Creating a Compliance Summary (PDF 820 KB): Overview to help Federal fleet managers understand and gain compliance for Federal fleet goals and requirements.
Alternative Fuels and Federal Fleet Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions (PDF 632 KB): List of frequently asked questions and resources surrounding alternative fuels and their use in Federal fleet vehicles.
Annual Events in Federal Fleet Management (PDF 1.2 MB): Timeline of reporting requirements and events for Federal fleet management.
Department of the Treasury Federal Fleet Success Story (PDF 468 KB): Case study overview on how the Treasury was the first agency to receive "Green" in all three Office of Management and Budget (OMB) transportation scorecard categories.
U.S. Army Federal Fleet Success Story (PDF 504 KB): Case study overview of how the U.S. Army used electric vehicles to reduce petroleum consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
U.S. Marine Corps Federal Fleet Success Story (PDF 544 KB): Case study overview of how the Marine Corps uses biodiesel blends as an alternative fuel within its fleet management program.
Federal Fleet Resources (PDF 464 KB): List of publications, newsletters, conferences, related links, and other resources available for Federal fleet managers.
Guidance Documents
FEMP offers the following guidance documents to help Federal agencies comply with Federal goals and requirements:
Energy Policy Act (EPAct) and Executive Order (E.O.) 13423: How Do Federal Fleets Comply? (PDF 237 KB): Information on the Federal fleet requirements, including compliance with EPAct 2005 and E.O. 13423.
Documentation Requirements for Waiver Requests under EPAct 2005 Section 701 (PDF 214 KB): Information on what qualifies for a waiver request and how to submit a waiver request.
New Alternative Fuel Vehicle Definitions under Section 2862 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2008 (PDF 316 KB): Information on the National Defense Authorization Act and its language regarding new alternative fuel vehicles.
Instructions for Implementing E.O. 13423 (PDF 298 KB): Outline of the entities responsible for coordination and oversight of Executive Order 13423 and defines strategies for agencies to meet the requirements.
EPAct Requirements and Clean Cities Resources for Fleets (PDF 2.5 MB): Document describing the connection between the EPAct regulatory requirements and Clean Cities voluntary programs.
Newsletters
The following newsletters are provided by the Federal Government and private industry to inform audiences on the latest in vehicle and fuel management technologies and practices:
Federal Fleet Files: Monthly FEMP publication series highlighting the latest news and developments affecting Federal fleets.
- November 2009 (PDF 360 KB)
- October 2009 (PDF 406 KB)
- September 2009 (PDF 933 KB)
- July 2009 (PDF 448 KB)
- June 2009 (PDF 413 KB)
- May 2009 (PDF 788 KB)
Alternative Fuel Price Report: Quarterly newsletter covering the regional average price of alternative fuels in the United States in relation to gasoline and diesel prices.
Clean Cities Now: Official quarterly publication of Clean Cities, an initiative of the DOE Vehicle Technologies Program.
Ethanol Report: Bi-weekly newsletter of the Renewable Fuels Association covering the ethanol industry.
E85 FYI: Newsletter produced by the National Ethanol Vehicle Coalition.
Wheels and Wings: Quarterly General Services Administration (GSA) newsletter addressing issues concerning motor vehicle and aircraft management policies.
Energy Savers Blog: Blog provided by the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) discussing energy issues, including transportation management.
Online Tools and Applications
The following applications are available to Federal agencies to help manage vehicle fleets and fuel consumption strategies:
Alternative Fuels and Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC): Wide range of information and tools to enable the use of alternative fuels in addition to other petroleum reduction options such as advanced vehicles, fuel blends, idle reduction, and fuel economy.
Petroleum Reduction Planning Tool: AFDC tool to help fleet managers create a strategy to reduce conventional fuel use.
Alternative Fueling Station Locator: Tool that displays verified public and private fueling stations that have been independently verified by the AFDC.
Mobile Alternative Fueling Station Locator Fact Sheet (PDF 896 KB): Web-based locator is now available on your Internet-capable mobile device.
TransAtlas: Interactive map that allows users to customize map displays, print, and query underlying data related to advanced vehicles, fuels, and infrastructure.
Route Planning Tool: AFDC route planning tool to leverage any and all alternative fueling stations along the way.
Compare Alternative Fuel Prices at the Pump: Alternative fuel pricing application to compare fuel prices at the pump.
Compare E85 Fuel Prices at the Pump: E85 fuel pricing application to compare fuel prices at the pump.
E85 Infrastructure Development: Information for fleet managers interested in installing E85 infrastructure.
Federal Automotive Statistical Tool (FAST): Tracking tool used to collect information from Federal agencies for annual fleet compliance reporting.
Federal Fleet Data and Analysis: AFDC site with valuable data related to Federal fleet vehicle inventories, acquisitions, and fuel consumption.
Related Web Sites
The following Web site contain valuable information and resources to help Federal agencies manage vehicle fleets and fuel consumption strategies:
GSA Alternative-Fuel Vehicles: GSA resource center covering alternative-fuel vehicle requirements and implementation resources.
GSA Vehicle Buying: Overview of GSA vehicle buying processes and guidelines for Federal agency fleets.
GSA Vehicle Leasing: Overview of GSA vehicle leasing processes and guidelines for Federal agency fleets.
EPA Green Vehicle Guide: Overview of vehicle greenhouse gas scores as determined by the EPA.
Conferences
The following conferences provide Federal agencies with education, training, and networking opportunities related to fleet and fuel management:
FedFleet: Annual national meeting of Federal vehicle and aviation fleet managers.
GovEnergy: Annual energy training workshops and exposition for Federal agencies.
Industry Day: One-day event sponsored by FEMP to discuss issues important to Federal fleet managers and private industry.
Regional Workshops: One-day workshops offered by DOE to facilitate collaboration among alternative fuel stakeholders and spur infrastructure development.
National Biodiesel Conference and Expo: Conference and exposition for biodiesel marketers, feedstock growers, fuel distributors, Government leaders, and biodiesel users.
National Ethanol Conference: Conference with opportunities for industry interaction, networking, and education on marketing and policy issues impacting the United States ethanol industry.
Clean Heavy Duty Vehicle Conference and Expo: National conference on the latest technologies and fuels for heavy-duty vehicles and buses.
Alternative Fuels and Vehicles National Conference and Expo: Conference organized and executed by the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Institute.
NAFA 200 Institute 7 Expo: Fleet management resources, products, training, and education opportunities organized by the NAFA Fleet Management Association.
Government Fleet Expo and Conference: Conference for managers of Government fleets featuring valuable workshops, certifications, panels, and roundtable discussions.