Breaking News: ROUSH CleanTech on PBS this Weekend!

Joe Thompson, president of ROUSH CleanTech, will be on John McElroy’s ‘Autoline Detroit’ on PBS this weekend.

Joe will appear alongside Rob Stevens (Ford) and Wayne Moore (CleanFuel USA) on a panel discussing rising fuel prices, the future of alternative fuels, and what we see as the next inexpensive energy source.

Please check with your local PBS affiliate to see what day and time ...

BLACKSBURG, Va., April 4, 2013 – A team of Virginia Tech researchers has discovered a way to extract large quantities of hydrogen from any plant, a breakthrough that has the potential to bring a low-cost, environmentally friendly fuel source to the world.

“Our new process could help end our dependence on fossil fuels,” said Y.H. Percival Zhang, an associate professor of biological systems engineering in the Continue Reading →

Virginia Clean Cities is currently hiring and seeks two qualified professionals to join the team.  These positions are funded in part by grants, but are full time positions in accordance with our partnership with James Madison University.  A comprehensive portfolio of benefits, state and personal vacation, retirement, and health care are afforded in accordance with state employment.  These positions are based from our Harrisonburg offices at James Madison University.  For more information, contact Alleyn Harned at 804 539 9425 or ...

The Governor has made his amendments to the transportation funding bill (HB 2313) and if approved, Virginia will soon have the nation’s only explicit hybrid vehicle tax and one of the country’s highest electric vehicle registration fees. This comes at a time when Virginians are paying record fuel prices and transitioning away from foreign oil is more important than ever.  While the Governor’s final amendments to the transportation bill are welcome and the reduction in the hybrid fee from $100 ...

Have you been meaning to learn more about alternative fuel vehicles and whether or not they can save money for your organization? If so, we invite you to participate in informative and timely workshop on Tuesday, 9 April at the Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.

The agenda is loaded with champions and practitioners from across Virginia who will share their experience from the driver’s seat. Whether your organization is just beginning to explore the options, or is already on the road ...

Interested in receiving comprehensive CNG certification and training? TFC Recycling and Virginia Clean Cities are happy to announce a comprehensive class that will equip you with the knowledge and credentials necessary to successfully implement CNG vehicles and fueling with your fleet!

The 5-day class will be from April 29th to May 3rd in Chesapeake VA. Interested fleets can enroll for $1000 per student. Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders will be offered a $50 discount. Also, any organization that brings 3 or more ...

Thursday March 14, 2013 – Thursday March 14, 2013

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Propane Autogas Working Group Bi-Monthly Call

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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/states/), one of the many resources found on the AFDC Tools page (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/tools), is a great source for state-specific information on alternative fuels and advanced vehicles. Each state page is a “one stop shop” with specific information about incentives and laws, locations of alternative fueling stations, truck ...

Wednesday March 6, 2013 – Wednesday March 6, 2013

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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 ...