Petroleum Reduction Technologies (PRT) are aimed at reducing petroleum consumption and its effects on the economy, health, and the environment. The material in this section was developed to highlight six alternative fuels and two technologies and strategies that can help reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
Alternative fuels and advanced technology vehicles are great options that are currently available to help decrease U.S. Petroleum consumption and emissions production. This material was developed to increase the awareness of these fuels, technologies, and strategies. Participants can view multiple topics in order to understand and compare the options. This PRT online toolbox can be use by anyone from consumers to corporate stakeholders in order to better understand and implement these various Petroleum Reduction Technologies. Information is presented in the forms of introductory sections, workshops, and seminars. Supplemental materials in the form of case studies, fact sheets, videos, and PowerPoint presentations are also available.
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Promotion is one of the four elements, or the “Four Ps” (product, price, promotion, and placement), of the marketing mix. Because promotion is the communication link between an organization and its targeted audience, a wide range of promotional materials are available to influence, inform, and persuade. These items can include PowerPoint presentations, videos, posters, flyers, advertisements, and press releases.
Advertising is a form of communication that intends to persuade an audience to take action, whether that is to purchase a product, attend an event, or adopt a set of behaviors. Advertising can take many forms such as for broadcast, print or online. Several types can be used together to increase the intended result. Traditional means of advertising have also made way for newer forms such as social media marketing, which customizes ads to target social media users with particular demographics and interests. By understanding the different forms of advertising, you’ll be able to better utilize them to fit your needs.
Print advertisements encompass everything from media with a broad readership base to more narrowly targeted media such as local newspapers and trade journals. This method of advertising tends to be the most popular and usually offers a more targeted approach than other mediums. For example, magazines include articles intended to attract a specific type of consumer, and the magazine makes this demographic information available to advertisers. The cost of newspaper and magazine ads vary depending on the size, location, color, and type, and the effectiveness of the ads often depends on the number of subscribers.
Online advertising involves using the Web to deliver a marketing message and can consist of banner ads, text ads, video ads, pay-per-click advertising, and more. You may also choose to use your own Website to display a banner ad to visitors. While the effectiveness of online advertising depends on how many people actually view the ad, this method also allows the advertiser to track the number of impressions received (how many people see the ad). Another advantage is that online advertising can be viewed by anyone, anywhere, at any time, so your message can receive plenty of exposure.
Email advertising involves sending email announcements to your current subscribers and to friends and others who have an interest in your organization. When announcing an event, consider offering a discount for those who register early or refer to the email announcement during registration. In addition, encourage your subscribers and friends to share the email with others.
Radio is one of the most cost-efficient ways to get your message delivered. In addition, radio is one of the few portable media available that can follow consumers almost everywhere, whether it’s in the car, at a doctor’s appointment waiting room, a bustling supermarket, or even during the day at business and professional offices nationwide. Since radio is typically a local media, it’s a great resource to announce local events. Also, developing a radio spot is relatively easy. Unlike other news outlets, radio can be flexible and quickly modified, based on new information. Furthermore, because consumers hear radio advertisements repeatedly, they are more likely to retain the information.
There are two main ways to utilize radio: a paid radio spot (advertising) or a public service announcement (PSA).
A PSA is an often free announcement, which promotes programs, activities, or services of federal, state, or local governments or the programs, activities or services of non-profit and other announcements regarded as serving community interests, excluding time signals, routine weather announcements and promotional announcements. The most common topics of PSAs are health and safety.
Sample Radio Advertisement(.pdf)
Now that you have successfully planned and promoted your training, you are ready to delve into the materials you will need to execute the course. In this section you will find registration items, agendas, evaluations, and other tools.
The Petroleum Reduction Technologies program’s design allows for presentation to a large array of audiences. The groups that would benefit from attending this training can include:
•State, county, and local government officials
•Fleet managers
•Stakeholders
•Private and public organizations
•The general public
•Concerned citizens
•Automotive technicians
•Anyone wanting to learn more
Download Biodiesel Module HD Video(m4v| 145 MB)-June 18,2013
Download Biodiesel Module wi-Fi Video(m4v| 39 MB)-June 18,2013
Download Biodiesel Module Cellular Video(m4v| 11 MB)-June 18,2013
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Biodiesel Workshop Powerpoint (ppt)-August 22,2012
Biodiesel Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf)-August 22,2012
Biodiesel Awareness Booklet (pdf)-August 22,2012
Biodiesel Awareness PowerPoint (ppt)-August 23,2012
Biodiesel Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf)-August 22,2012
Download Ethanol Module HD Video(m4v| 164 MB)-May 23,2013
Download Ethanol Module wi-Fi Video(m4v| 43 MB)-May 23,2013
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Ethanol Awareness Booklet (pdf)-August 23,2012
Ethanol Awareness PowerPoint (ppt)-August 23,2012
Ethanol Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf)-August 23,2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 23, 2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Case Study: University of North Carolina (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Case Study: University of Central Florida (pdf) – August 23, 2012
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Download Natural Gas Module HD Video (m4v | 204 MB) – October 26, 2012
Download Natural Gas Module Wi-Fi Video (m4v | 15 MB) – October 26, 2012
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Natural Gas Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Natural Gas Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Natural Gas Awareness Booklet (pdf) – October 25, 2012
Natural Gas Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Natural Gas Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Download Propane Module HD Video (m4v | 214 MB) – April 30, 2013
Download Propane Module Wi-Fi Video (m4v | 57 MB) – April 30, 2013
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Propane Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Propane Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Propane Awareness Booklet (pdf) – November 8, 2012
Propane Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Propane Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Limousine Livery (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Mesa Public Schools (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Download Hydrogen Module HD Video (m4v | 200 MB) – April 30, 2013
Download Hydrogen Module Wi-Fi Video (m4v | 54 MB) – April 30, 2013
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Hydrogen Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Awareness Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Download Electric Drive Module HD Video (m4v | 271 MB) – June 18, 2013
Download Electric Drive Module Wi-Fi Video (m4v |70 MB) – June 18, 2013
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Electric Drive Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Awareness Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Pacific Gas & Electric (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Clark County, NV (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Awareness Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Idle Reduction Workshop PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Idle Reduction Workshop Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Idle Reduction Awareness Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Idle Reduction Awareness PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Idle Reduction Awareness Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Understanding Fleets Booklet (ppt) – October 3, 2012
Understanding Fleets Booklet (pdf) – October 3, 2012
Biodiesel Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf)-August 23,2012
Biodiesel Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt)-August 23,2012
Biodiesel Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf)-August 22,2012
Case Study: Monongalia County Schools (pdf)-August 22,2012
Case Study: Simple Fuels Biodiesel (pdf)-August 22,2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 23, 2012
Ethanol Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Case Study: University of North Carolina (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Case Study: University of Central Florida (pdf) – August 23, 2012
Natural Gas Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Natural Gas Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Natural Gas Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Giant Eagle (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Rossmoor Pastries (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Propane Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Yellow-Checker-Star Transportation (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Limousine Livery (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Mesa Public Schools (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Hydrogen Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: AC Transit District (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Electric Drive Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Pacific Gas & Electric (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: Clark County, NV (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Fleet Applications Booklet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Fleet Applications PowerPoint (ppt) – August 30, 2012
Fuel Economy Fleet Applications Fact Sheet (pdf) – August 30, 2012
Case Study: City of St. Louis (pdf) – August 30, 2012