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Question of the Month: Where can I find case studies and other information about fleets that have successfully adopted alternative fuels and advanced vehicles?
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 ...
Student Intern Position Opening
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 →Natural Gas Vehicle and Infrastructure Key Terms
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 Us for Fast Charging for Electric Vehicles and Coffee!
Want to learn more about EV fast charging technology?
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.
Event Agenda
- Networking, Fast Charging Displays, Coffee
- Welcome: Richard Conti, Director/Chief Wonder Officer, Science Museum of ...
Renewable Fuels Showcase
With rising and uncertain electricity prices, wind and solar energy are attractive alternative power generation options for homeowners and small businesses.
The Virginia Center for Wind Energy and Virginia Clean Cities are offering an Open House to inform homeowners and businesses about the environmental and local economic benefits of charging electric vehicles with clean, renewable energy sources such as wind and solar.
Stop by the Showcase on Saturday, June 15 to learn more about changing your fuel from gas to wind or ...
Continue Reading →A New Resource
The recently-released Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker (http://www.aeltracker.
The Advanced Energy Legislation Tracker is a good compliment to the Alternative ...
Continue Reading →ACT Expo 2013
Enhance Your Knowledge of Alternatively-Fueled
Fleet Management at ACT Expo Training Sessions!
Contact Ryan Cornett at rcornett@vacleancities.org for a $50 registration discount code!
ACT Expo 2013 offers a one-stop shop for fleet managers to gain hands-on experience with a range of advanced clean vehicles. Registered attendees are invited to take part in a series of pre-conference alternative fuel and advanced clean vehicle technology training sessions ...
Continue Reading →Rural Energy for America Program Application Deadline Extended
Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)
Application Deadline extended to May 31, 2013
Increased funding Available
The deadline for accepting grant applications for the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) has been extended to May 31, 2013. Additionally, Congress has substantially increased the funding available which will allow for a greater number of projects to be awarded funding for renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements. The basic program requirements are as follows:
· Eligible applicants include rural small for-profit businesses or agricultural ...
Continue Reading →Virginia Clean Cities 2012 Statistics
For the year 2012, the Commonwealth of Virginia was noted to have more than 290 clean fueling stations for more than 80 clean fleets, prevented more than 69,500 tons of CO2, and displaced more than 9 million gallons of petroleum! For more information, check out the full Annual Report!
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