This 1994 Chevrolet S10 is not your traditional internal combustion engine truck. A team of 10 engineering students at James Madison University (JMU), with the help of their advisor Dr. Steve Harper, were able to convert the truck to a 120 horsepower battery electric motor. The conversion was made possible through JMU as ...
Continue Reading →Revolutionizing Conservative Values: My Journey into Electric Vehicle Ownership
Reposted with permission from Conservatives for Clean Energy.
As a lifelong conservative with a deep appreciation for technology and innovation, my decision to own an electric vehicle (EV), specifically a Tesla, may seem surprising to some within my political circle. However, my upbringing in a household that embraced the early adoption of technology, coupled with my hands-on experience with cars from a ...
Continue Reading →Virginia Clean Cities to Honor Clean Transportation Champions
On April 4th, Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) will honor Virginia’s green fleets and clean transportation leaders with a special event held at the Richmond Main Street Station. Held each spring to recognize individuals and organizations working to reduce transportation emissions, the Rally in Richmond features panel presentations, an alternative fuel vehicle expo, an awards ceremony and more.
The Rally in Richmond serves ...
Continue Reading →Roush Cleantech Reflects on NTEA Work Truck Show
Images and article courtesy of Roush Cleantech.
“This year’s NTEA Work Truck Show was nothing short of encouraging for the future of clean transportation, with the Green Truck Summit setting the stage for vital discussions on the future of the industry and the continued advancement of sustainable solutions.
A key takeaway from the event was the undeniable progress in electric vehicle (EV) technology. ...
Continue Reading →Virginia School Districts Celebrate Clean School Buses
Virginia Clean Cities would like to congratulate two school districts in Virginia. These districts were awarded over $17.1 million from the Clean School Bus Grant Program!
Earlier this year, administrators and lawmakers in Virginia rejoiced over the awarding of these funds. Senator Mark Warner spoke to this occasion, saying, “I am thrilled to see Fairfax and Newport ...
Continue Reading →International Biomass Conference Held in Virginia
This week Virginia Clean Cities participated in and sponsored the International Biomass Conference & Expo at the convention center in downtown Richmond, Virginia. It was an exciting glimpse into the whole biofuel supply chain – from farm to pellet to processing to the fuel tank!
The day started off with a bus ride. VCC’s Graham Sheridan hopped ...
Continue Reading →Grants for Low or No Emission Bus Programs Now Open
Image courtesy of the Federal Transit Administration
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO): Project Proposals for the Low or No Emission Grant Program and Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Competitive Program. The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has announced the opportunity to apply for $1,103,963,762 in competitive grants.
The available programs are as follows:
5339(c) Low or No Emission Grant Program: This program aims to ...
Continue Reading →Clean Cities and Communities Unveils New Name and Look
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office is excited to unveil a new name and look for Clean Cities as this U.S. Department of Energy partnership moves into its fourth decade of advancing clean transportation nationwide! The new name, Clean Cities and Communities, conveys the diversity of areas coalitions serve, and the new logo reflects the clean transportation focus. The convergence point in ...
Continue Reading →A Successful Conclusion to the Mid-Atlantic Electric School Bus Experience (MEEP)
Throughout the completion of the four year project, the Mid-Atlantic Electric School Bus Experience Project (MEEP) allowed coalitions to provide school districts an opportunity to explore electric school bus technology. In select local districts in Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington DC, this project supported the opportunity ...
Continue Reading →Clean Cities Programs Lead National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
“Every community can win with clean fuels,” says Alleyn Harned, Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) President and Virginia Clean Cities Executive Director.
Energy Independence Summit (EIS) partners with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies program to advance the U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law ...
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