The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Act; https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5376/text) amends the Qualified Plug-in Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Credit (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/plug-in-electric-vehicle-credit-irc-30-and-irc-30d), now known as the Clean Vehicle Credit, and adds a new requirement for final assembly in North America that takes effect on August 16, 2022. Beginning January 1, 2023, new amendments to the Clean Vehicle Credit will go into effect, including domestic critical mineral and battery component extraction and manufacturing requirements, manufacturer suggested retail price restrictions, and income restrictions. Please note that ...

$7/month Off Peak Utility Incentive REC

Enroll at Rappahannock Electric Cooperative for a limited-time offer to join REC’s new electric vehicle bill credit pilot. The first 200 all-electric or plug-in hybrid drivers will be eligible for a $7 bill credit each month, which is the same as 200 miles of free charging. To participate, you will need to:

• Set up your account now: MyREC SmartHub, 
• Schedule your car to charge during REC’s Smart Hours (9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and 10 ...

1. ALL: Sign up for Clean School Bus Program news. These email announcements will have the latest news and developments on program funding and how to apply.
2. ALL: Attend a Clean School Bus informational webinar or watch the recordings. Learn about Clean School Buses, hear new program information, and access funding opportunities from EPA and other partners. 
3. SCHOOLS Create a fleet inventory.  This information will ...

Reposted from Reuters –  Alexandra Alper

Brings fuel cost savings without significant air quality impact expected. Higher blends of ethanol all summer long.

WASHINGTON, April 12 (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden will unveil plans on Tuesday to extend the availability of higher biofuels-blended gasoline during the summer to curb soaring fuel costs and to cut reliance on foreign energy sources, senior administration officials said.

The move represents the administration’s latest attempt to tamp down inflation, which hit a ...

EPA Press Office (press@epa.gov)

WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2021) – Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing the most ambitious federal greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for passenger cars and light trucks ever. The final standards, for Model Years (MY) 2023 through 2026, leverage advances in clean car technology to unlock $190 billion in net benefits to ...

Virginia Fleets Focus on Zero Emissions with Volvo VNR Electric Truck Purchases

From NGTNews Next-Gen Transportation

Volvo Trucks North America’s customers and carrier partners Watsontown Trucking Company and Camrett Logistics have placed orders for their first Volvo VNR Electric trucks.

By the end of 2021, the ...

The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is now accepting applications to replace old diesel school buses through the Clean School Bus Program. This is a second round of funding for battery electric and propane school buses, and previous applicants, including previous award recipients, are eligible to apply for additional funds. More than $10 million is available and applications are due Feb. 1.
Informational webinars for potential applicants will be held on Oct. 26 and Nov. 4.

The Request ...