Hotels, conference centers, and tourist destinations throughout Virginia are looking seriously at electric vehicle charging stations for their visitors and customers. The process of installing an electric vehicle charger is affordable and simple and can lead to new business.
To view this report click here or click the image to the right.
Continue Reading →Picture Brightens for DOE Clean Cities Based on Congressional Omnibus Spending Bill Just Released
Yesterday, Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives released the details of the $1.3 trillion spending bill that would fund the federal government through the end of the current federal fiscal year, September 2018. Within the 2,232 pages of details Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) identified a few a few lines concerning funding for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Clean Cities program.
Based on the released Omnibus bill, ...
Continue Reading →April 30-May 3, 2018
Long Beach, CA
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo is the nation’s largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event. Connected vehicle technologies, fuel efficiency improvement strategies and equipment, and drivetrain electrification will be key focal points for the 2018 show.
Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders are eligible to receive discounted registration. Stakeholders can use the code CCMEMBER to receive $50 off registration (valid through 4/27/18).
More details and the agenda can be found here.
Continue Reading →
It’s exciting: The Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Station Locator (afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/) has undergone a major makeover. Constant improvement is at the core, which is why DOE and NREL are always striving to make the AFDC’s tools easier to use and the data more accessible. The Station Locator boasts new features and an improved user interface built on the ...
Continue Reading →The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. 1892) was signed on February 9, 2018. Division D of the Act retroactively extends many tax credits.
There are several Bipartisan Budget Act provisions with implications for Clean Cities portfolio items:
Contributed by Todd Mouw, vice president of sales and marketing for Roush Clean Tech
Good news for green fleets!
Two tax credits that affect fleets using alternative fuels have been extended. The Alternative Fuel Excise Credit and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Tax Credit are now retroactively extended through the end of 2017 — a year past the original expiration of December 21, 2016.
What does ...
Continue Reading →
This year VCC plans to advance five main goals in its annual operating plan; 1) Improve the Commonwealth’s air quality by increasing the reduction in gallons of gasoline equivalents and greenhouse gas emissions, 2) Hold events and raise awareness through outreach to reduce alternative fuel barriers year-round, 3) Serve in a leadership role for the deployment of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s ...
Continue Reading →As the electric vehicle (EV) market moves from the early adopter phase to the mass market stage, smart and supportive policies help to accelerate the widespread adoption of EVs. Sierra Club and Plug In America would like to invite you to attend one of two webinars we’re holding to discuss the most effective policies driving EV adoption today, which are included in our collaborative project, AchiEVe: Transition to EVs Policy ...
Continue Reading →
The City of Charlottesville is seeking a dedicated, driven professional to be their next Fleet Manager. The Fleet Manager will perform technical and administrative work overseeing the operations of the City fleet maintenance facilities, including the repair shop and fuel systems.
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Excellence, ...
Continue Reading →