Florida Gold Coast Clean Cities Coalition

"Creating a Cleaner Future through Alternative Fuels for Florida"

An alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) is one that is fueled by methanol, ethanol, biofuels, natural gas, propane, electricity or hydrogen. By converting cars, buses, and trucks to use alternative fuels, we can actively take steps to protect the environment, improve the quality of the air we breathe, reduce our dependence on foreign oils, and create new jobs and markets in our communities.

Transportation related emissions from gasoline and diesel fueled vehicles contribute to more than 50% of the air pollution in the Florida Gold Coast region.
Ground level ozone pollution increases the likelihood of respiratory illnesses, headaches and crop damages.
Using alternative fuels greatly reduces ozone forming emissions and exposure to toxins, and improves the air quality in our cities.
More than 1/3 of all Americans live in cities that violate Federal public health standards for air quality.
Vehicles using alternative fuels reduce oil spills and run off, and improves the quality of our water supply.

The Florida Gold Coast must maintain Federal air quality standards for economic and public health.
Because 1/2 of our petroleum is imported, the national trade deficit increases by $40 to $50 billion each year, which costs us thousands of jobs and undermines our national security.
Vehicles using alternative fuels save money on fuel and maintenance costs.
Reducing the use of imported oils can decrease the national trade deficit, protect our natural resources and our economy by creating local jobs.

The Energy Policy Act (EPACT) of 1992 is a federal law that requires fleets of more than 20 centrally fueled, light-duty vehicles located in metropolitan areas (e.g. Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, West Palm Beach) to purchase alternative fueled vehicles (AFVs).

FUEL COST: Savings between 10% and 80%.
SAFETY: Their use must meet the same safety standards as regular gasoline-powered vehicles, and exceed those efforts by meeting additional Federal and State safety regulations, such as the National Fire Protection Association's Rules 52, 54 and 58, California Air Resources Board (CARB), Florida Department of Environmental Protection emissions standards and testing, and local permitting codes.
RANGE: Varies among fuel source. Power, acceleration and speed are comparable to the internal combustion, gasoline engine.

Lower fuel and maintenance costs.
Tax credits and exemptions.
Grants and low interest loans from $5,000 to $30,000 per vehicle, to support conversions and purchases, available through the Gold Coast Clean Cities Alternative Fuel Vehicle Revolving Loan and Grant Program.
Saving energy, protecting limited natural resources, and improving the health conditions in your community.