The City of Chesapeake, Virginia has 53 vehicles and is considering converting them to use CNG. This case study is an economic assessment that was done for a potential future projects. Specific variables for the locality were considered, such as purchasing schedule specific fleet costs and vehicle miles traveled. This document establishes a feasibility scenario for CNG usage in the municipal ...
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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) is available in three different charging levels (Level 1, Level 2, and DC Fast Charge). To determine the proper mix of charging stations for your city, consider the costs, time to charge, locations and power requirements of each option and balance your needs with your available budget. Also includes tax breaks, siting considerations, installation costs, safety and maintenance, vehicle communication, and more resources. Advanced planning, ...
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Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) site selection is important to an efficient and effective electric vehicle transportation infrastructure. Use this checklist to identify good EVSE site locations. Use this checklist to identify good EVSE site locations and read up on some useful tips and information, such as charger visibility, installation costs, and increased public awareness. The checklist was produced by Virginia Clean Cities and Virginia Clean Cities stakeholder Birch Studio ...
Continue Reading →Question of the Month: What notable changes to federal alternative fuel conversion regulations resulted from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) final rulemaking?
Answer: On March 29, 2011, EPA announced the final rulemaking to adopt changes to the regulations in Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 85, subpart F. These regulations apply to manufacturers of alternative fuel conversion systems for light-duty vehicles and heavy-duty highway vehicles and engines. The Clean Air Act prohibits anyone ...
Sunday May 1, 2011 – Sunday May 1, 2011
2845 Marcey Rd, Arlington, VA
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Please join us for the annual Potomac Overlook Regional Park Open House! Electric vehicles will be showcased with the Park’s new charger, as well as live music, games, food, a juggler, community exhibits, art and much more! In addition to the annual fare, this ...
Continue Reading →Clean Cities/MotorWeek Episode
Airing date: April 2, 2011 Channel: PBS and Discovery
This week’s Clean Cities Success Story features James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The campus fleet includes a variety of alternative fuel and advanced vehicles that run on biodiesel, hybrid power, electricity, and propane. As an added bonus, the university offers hands-on experience ...
Continue Reading →New options encourage innovation, maintain air quality protections
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems. The conversion systems allow vehicles to run on alternative fuels, which may appeal to consumers concerned about energy security, fuel costs, or emissions.
These changes reflect the EPA’s interest in encouraging innovation and spurring conversions that optimize clean air and clean energy technologies. It is also in keeping with the president’s January 18, 2011, executive ...
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Interested in making a difference this summer 2011? Intern with Clean Cities and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build a green economy!
Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program Workforce Development Program is an initiative of Clean Cities, a government-industry partnership sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Program that strives to reduce petroleum ...
Continue Reading →Please save the date for an upcoming propane vehicle demonstration in Richmond Virginia.
VCC & AmeriGas Propane Vehicle Demonstration
Science Museum of Virginia – Discovery Room
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23220
Thursday, June 16, 2011 12:00 to 3:00
Complementary lunch provided by AmeriGas
