U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $85 Million Funding Opportunity for Technologically Advanced Transit Buses

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced the opportunity for eligible applicants to apply for up to $85 million in competitive grant funds through FTA’s Low or No Emission (Low-No) Bus Program. The Low-No Program helps project sponsors purchase or lease low or no emission vehicles that use advanced technologies for transit revenue operations, including related equipment or facilities.

“U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao and the U.S. Department of Transportation are committed to improving ...

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Reps. Wittman, Matsui, Lowenthal, Long Introduce the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act to Reduce Emissions & Promote Clean Air

VCC Statement:  “The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) is a critical tool for Virginians who live where emissions from heavily polluting diesel engines are concentrated we must continue progress.” Said Alleyn Harned, Director of Virginia Clean Cities.  “This bipartisan program has serious positive impact on our air and our future and sets a stage to also replace old diesel vehicles with new clean technologies.”

Washington, March 14, 2019. – U.S. Representatives Doris Matsui (D-CA), Alan Lowenthal (D-CA), Billy Long ...
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Governor Northam Vetoes Legislation Limiting Commonwealth’s Ability to Combat Vehicle Pollution

Statement from Virginia Clean Cities: “Virginia Clean Cities and many of our stakeholders appreciate the Governor’s veto of HB2269” Said Alleyn Harned, Executive Director at Virginia Clean Cities “Virginia has a great opportunity to reduce pollution and improve our economy by collaborating with regional programs”

Press release from the Governor is below:

RICHMOND March 14 —Governor Northam today vetoed House Bill 2269, which would prohibit the Commonwealth from entering into a regional program to reduce carbon dioxide air pollution from vehicles and ...

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AFLEET Online

Introducing AFLEET Online, the newly launched web-based version of the Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation (AFLEET) tool! This user-friendly version of the tool offers the option to calculate emissions of 18 fuels/vehicle technologies. You’ll also find a simple payback calculator that compares the purchase and annual operating costs of a new alternative fuel or advanced vehicle ...

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DOE offers $50 Million for Commercial Truck Research

Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Commercial Truck, Off-road Vehicle, and Gaseous Fuels Research
MARCH 1, 2019

Home » Department of Energy Announces $50 Million for Commercial Truck, Off-road Vehicle, and Gaseous Fuels Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $51.5 million for new and innovative research of technologies for trucks, off-road vehicles, and the fuels that power them. Funded through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable ...

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Alliance Autogas Busy with Propane Technologies


Guest Article submitted by Jessica Johnson: For more information, please contact Jessica Johnson at jcjohnson@allianceautogas.com.

Alliance AutoGas, the large U.S. network providing a complete propane autogas solution to fleets interested in converting to alternative fuels, released a record number of new technologies to the autogas industry in 2018. A showcase of this technology, including a previously unreleased vehicle system in ...

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Clean Cities Univiersity

Use this linked form below to request access to Clean Cities University, which is an online learning platform for Clean Cities coalition directors, staff, and current VCC or other Coalition Stakeholders. This wide alternative fuel training content but does require partnership with a Clean Cities Coalition.

Registration (Must be a Coalition Staff or Stakeholder, Email Alleyn if you don’t get access)

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Argonne Launches Online Tool for Alt-Fuel Decision-Making

Posted by Betsy Lillian -February 25, 2019

Argonne National Laboratory’s AFLEET Tool (Alternative Fuel Life-Cycle Environmental and Economic Transportation) is now available in an online version.

Argonne – which is managed by UChicago Argonne LLC for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science – says the resource is a free, publicly available, spreadsheet-based tool that calculates and compares the costs and environmental benefits of a broad range of alternative fuels and vehicle technologies. It also accommodates all vehicle types, from ...

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Renewable Fuels Association Ethanol Videos

RFA Releases Three Videos Aimed at Educating Consumers
9/21/2019:

RFA Releases Three Videos Aimed at Educating Consumers
WASHINGTON— The Renewable Fuels Association is pleased to announce the release of three new educational videos that will help the public learn more about the advantages of using more renewable fuels like ethanol. The videos, released last week at RFA’s 24th annual ...
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Energy Department Announces Opening of Battery Recycling Center at Argonne National Lab

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In celebration of National Battery Day on February 18th, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Daniel Simmons announced the opening of a Battery Recycling Center at Argonne National Laboratory. Aiming to reclaim and recycle critical materials (e.g., cobalt and lithium) from lithium-based battery technology, this recycling center focuses on cost-effective recycling processes to recover as much economic value as possible from spent lithium-ion batteries.

“Partnering with the private sector, National Laboratories, and universities, the Battery Recycling Prize ...

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