Alleyn Harned with Virginia Clean Cities on Hello Harrisonburg

Alleyn Harned takes Sustainability Week on the road. As Executive Director of Virginia Clean Cities, a nonprofit devoted to promoting alternative fuel vehicles and technologies in Virginia, Alleyn is working at the intersection of policy, markets, and technology. He and his team partner with private companies and governmental entities to make fleet-level switches away from solely diesel and gasoline powered vehicles towards a range of alternate fuel options.

Hear about Virginia Clean Cities work to install the first electric ...

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VCC is Hiring!

Virginia Clean Cities is Hiring!

VCC Team

We’re currently looking for a Deputy Director at Virginia Clean Cities

The application deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2015 with a desired start date of Monday, June 1, 2015

All applicants must apply through James Madison University’s JobLink site, Search for ‘Deputy Director, Virginia Clean Cities’, posting number 0406635 or click here.

General Information:

Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) seeks a ...

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Workplace Charging Challenge News

Happy Spring! With 20+ new partners since January, the Workplace Charging Challenge network of employers is now providing plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) charging access to nearly 1 million employees across the country. We are happy to share news from the Challenge and our partners, and we invite you to be a part of this exciting growth and join the Challenge. Here are few highlights from the beginning of 2015:

Ride and Drive Webinar

In January, we ...

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April 2015 Question of the Month – What are the weight limits for heavy-duty vehicles on interstate highways?

Question of the Month:

What are the weight limits for heavy-duty vehicles on interstate highways? What weight limit exemptions exist for vehicles equipped with idle reduction technology? 

Answer:

Under federal law, no vehicle weighing more than 20,000 pounds (lbs) on one axle, 34,000 lbs on a tandem axle, or 80,000 lbs overall may access federal interstate highways (e.g., Interstate 70, which runs across the country from Maryland to Utah), regardless of where they get on Continue Reading →

Staunton DC Fast Charger Inaugural Charging Event

Wednesday April 22, 2015 – Wednesday April 22, 2015

115 Greenville Avenue
Staunton, VA

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Staunton, Virginia is pleased to announce the unveiling of the first public DC Fast Charger in the Shenandoah Valley. The City will be holding an inaugural charging event on April 22, 2015 at 10:30 am at the charger which is located at 115 Greenville Avenue in downtown Staunton ...

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Press Release – Public Electric Vehicle Charger Opens at Virginia Clean Cities at JMU – 1401 Technology Drive Harrisonburg

Public and Workplace Charger

Harrisonburg, VA—4/8/15 —Virginia Clean Cities is proud to announce the immediate availability of a publicly accessible electric vehicle charger. This charger will enable owners of electric and plug-in electric vehicles traveling through Harrisonburg and Rockingham County or working and meeting at Technology Drive offices to recharge their vehicles quickly and conveniently. This equipment is designed for workplace and destination charging and can recharge an electric vehicle in ...

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Virginia Clean Cities Hosts Second Annual Alternative Fuel Vehicles Rally at the Raceway: Virginia Clean Cities announces current alternative fuel vehicle numbers and launches Governor’s Green Fleet Awards

Richmond, Va. – March 26, 2015 – Today, alternative fuel vehicles of all types drove across the Commonwealth to converge on the Richmond International Raceway (RIR). Virginia Clean Cities and its partners are hosting their second annual alternative fuel vehicles rally for the Commonwealth. The event included the inaugural delivery of the Governor’s Green Fleet Awards, a State of the Alternative Fuel Industry in the Commonwealth Address and the first-ever alternative fuel vehicle ride & drive on the raceway track. ...

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March Question of the Month

Question of the Month: What are the key terms and considerations I should remember when discussing emissions?

Answer: When discussing emissions, it is important to use the appropriate terms, know the context, and present a complete picture. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has a number of tools and resources available to understand and calculate the emissions benefits of alternative fuels and vehicles (see below). But first, let’s get back to the basics.

Criteria Pollutants versus Non-Criteria Pollutants

Vehicles emit both criteria pollutants ...

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November 2014 Question of the Month

EPAQuestion of the Month: How can I determine whether an alternative fuel conversion system or other aftermarket device claiming to improve fuel economy or reduce emissions has been appropriately certified or verified?

Answer: To ensure an aftermarket system or device is legitimate, you must first confirm that it has been properly vetted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and any applicable state authority, such as the California Air Resources Board ...

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