Virginia Clean Cities Celebrates 17th Anniversary with First-ever Alternative Fuel Vehicles Rally at the Raceway
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities program is marking two decades of progress in the deployment of alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, fuel economy improvements, and other local strategies to cut petroleum use in transportation. DOE launched the national program in 1993, and Virginia Clean Cities has been a key contributor ...
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Virginia Clean Cities
804-482-1790
mphillips@active-fuchsia-cobra.67-208-42-13.cpanel.site
Largest propane deployment project in U.S. history involving a government partnership is complete
HARRISONBURG, Va.- October 23, 2013- Virginia Clean Cities is proud to announce that 1,189 vehicles have been successfully converted to run on propane autogas through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP). The Program is supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the U.S. ...
EVENT DETAILS:
What: Glen Allen Supercharger Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
When: Thursday, October 24th, 2013 at 10:00AM
Where: Glen Allen Supercharger
9860 Brook Rd
Glen Allen, Virginia 23059
(Located in the parking lot between Chili’s and Men’s Wearhouse)
Please RSVP to Bea González at Bea@capresults.net
GLEN ALLEN SUPERCHARGER
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
1851 Dickinson Road
Goochland, VA 23063
We are pleased to announce this free emergency responders course opportunity made possible through the Advancing Alternative Fuel Markets Adoption and Growth Project in collaboration with Virginia Clean Cities, Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition, and Maryland Clean Cities. Training weekend partners ...
$1,000 Virginia Rebate on Propane Vehicle Conversions!
Until December 31, 2014 the Virginia Propane Research and Education Foundation is offering a $1,000 rebate for each EPA-certified vehicle converted to propane. Please contact Sabrene Graves (sgraves@active-fuchsia-cobra.67-208-42-13.cpanel.site) at Virginia Clean Cities for more information if you wish to participate in this rebate program. Interested parties should also contact their local propane company.
Act quickly – Program ends when funding is exhausted or on Dec 31, 2014.
More information here: Virginia Propane Vehicle ...
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September 30 – October 4, 2013
TFC Recycling
1900 Diamond Hill Rd Chesapeake, VA 23324
Register Here
Question of the Month: Where can I find case studies and other information about fleets that have successfully adopted alternative fuels and advanced vehicles?
Answer:
Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Resources
The AFDC Case Studies search (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/case) is a great resource for examples of what real fleets are doing related to alternative fuels. This page allows the user to search by category or keyword. Categories include fuels and technologies, such as biodiesel and idle reduction, as well as applications such ...
Are you a junior, senior, or graduate student looking for a paid internship for the 2013-2014 school year? Come work with Virginia Clean Cities!
The Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP) is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program. Since the creation of the CCUWDP in 2010, Clean Cities has hosted more than 150 interns in more than 70 Coalitions.
The Clean Cities internship will give students studying communications, public ...
Continue Reading →Question of the Month: What are the key terms to know when discussing natural gas vehicles (NGVs) and their fueling infrastructure?
Answer: As with all alternative fuels, it is important to know how to “talk the talk” when it comes to natural gas. Becoming familiar with the terms below will help you better understand NGVs and the associated fueling infrastructure, so that you can ask the right questions and make informed decisions:
Fuel Types
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): CNG is one of ...
Join Virginia Clean Cities and the Science Museum of Virginia next Friday, June 28th to get charged up with fast charging for electric vehicles and coffee! This event will educate both public and private entities across the Commonwealth on the benefits of fast charging for electric vehicles and will include presentations, demonstrations and discussion.