Transforming the transportation system requires bringing research from the laboratory out onto the road.  Sustainability managers, such as those in local and state governments, private companies, and non-profit organizations, are essential to this effort.  The Vehicle Technologies Office supports programs that empower sustainability managers to reduce the use of petroleum in transportation. For sustainability managers who work with fleets, the tools available on the Fleet Managers page may also be useful.

Tools for Sustainability Managers

Initiatives for Sustainability Managers

  • The Workplace Charging Challenge aims to achieve a tenfold increase in the number of employers offering charging at their facilities in the next five years.  The Challenge offers employers interested in installing PEV charging at their facilities a variety of resources to help them carry out their individual goals.
  • Clean Cities supports local actions to reduce petroleum consumption in transportation, including working with local governments around the country to deploy alternative and renewable fuels, idle reduction measures, and fuel economy improvements. Find your coalition on our interactive map.

Beyond the Department of Energy, other areas of the federal government offer resources to community planners and sustainability managers in transportation.  The Environmental Protection Agency offers state-specific resources and grant programs to reduce diesel emissions.  The Department of Transportation provides information on improving bicycling and pedestrian facilities and transit systems.