Question of the Month: Where can I find information specific to alternative fuel and advanced vehicles in Virginia?
Answer: The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) State Information portal (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/
Richmond Public CNG Station Grand Opening
Wednesday March 6, 2013 – Wednesday March 6, 2013
Description:
Clean Energy CNG Station Grand Opening
Wednesday, March 6th, 2013
10:00 am-11:00 am
Quarles Fuel Network Station
200 Maury St.
Richmond, VA
Virginia Clean Cities and Clean Energy invite you to the grand opening of Clean Energy’s new CNG fueling station ...
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and Incentives Workshop
Tuesday February 26, 2013 – Tuesday February 26, 2013
Description:
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and Incentives Workshop
Tuesday, February 26th
10:00 am-1:00 pm
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Room A
In light of the recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, please join Virginia Clean Cities and the Virginia Society of Certified ...
Continue Reading →Propane Autogas Police Cars
In a world with rising gas prices, it may not seem surprising that many people are now considering the use of alternative fuels as a solution. What may surprise you is that propane, chemically the same propane used in grills, is the leading alternative fuel worldwide. However, when propane is used in a vehicle, it is often referred to as propane ...
Continue Reading →Press Release VA E85 Openings
Jan. 24, 2013
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Michael Phillips
(804) 482-1790
mphillips@vacleancities.org
Amber Thurlo Pearson
(573) 268-6853
amber@protecfuel.com
First Public E85 Pumps Come to Richmond, Va., Area
Richmond and Wash., D.C. Suburbs Get 3 E85 Pumps
RICHMOND — Ethanol – E85 – has reached two new milestones on the East Coast. Today the Richmond, Va., area gets its first public E85 stations, and MAPCO Express, Inc.’s East Coast convenience stores open their first E85 locations under the “East Coast” brand. With two new E85 stations ...
Continue Reading →Question of the Month “fiscal cliff” legislation related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles
Question of the Month: What provisions in the enacted “fiscal cliff” legislation relate to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles?
Answer: On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed Public Law 112-240, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. In addition to averting tax rate increases and postponing government spending reductions, this legislation extends several tax credits and other incentive programs related to Clean Cities portfolio items. Updated information on these incentives is available on the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Federal Laws ...
Continue Reading →Clean Cities Question of the Month: Vehicle Fuel Economy Ratings
Question of the Month: How are vehicle fuel economy ratings determined? What factors impact fuel economy?
Answer: Vehicle fuel economy is tested under controlled conditions using a standardized test procedure. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are required by federal law to test at least one representative vehicle for each light-duty model and must report the results to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA reviews the results and confirms about 10% to 15% of ...
Continue Reading →Propane Autogas Fleet Case Study: Carroll County, Georgia
The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia began researching options for alternative fuels because major fluctuations in gas prices were drastically hindering their operations. “We were tired of being at the mercy of gas prices, which were continually causing budget problems and affecting our entire fleet and department,” said Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley. “In one month, our gasoline prices went up ...
Continue Reading →Charlottesville CNG Workshop
Thursday January 10, 2013 – Thursday January 10, 2013
Albemarle County Office Building
Room 235
401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA
Description:
Charlottesville CNG Workshop
Thursday, January 10
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albemarle County Office Buiding
Room 235
401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA
Please join us on January 10 2013 in Charlottesville at the Albemarle County Executive ...
Continue Reading →New Report: Virginia Fleet Running on Autogas Expected To Save $70,000 in Fuel Costs Annually
VA fleet running on autogas to save $70,000 in fuel costs annually
The newest case study 
fromthe Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program comes from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Spotsylvania County is situated midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond and is one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties. The county has converted 20 sheriff’s cruisers and four school district trucks to run on autogas with a bi-fuel Prins VSI system through SPADP. ...
Continue Reading → fromthe Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program comes from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Spotsylvania County is situated midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond and is one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties. The county has converted 20 sheriff’s cruisers and four school district trucks to run on autogas with a bi-fuel Prins VSI system through SPADP. ...