Hall Automotive in Virginia Beach is reaching out with a great offer for anyone interested in owning a Nissan Leaf. From now until September 3rd, when you purchase a Nissan Leaf, you will receive a FREE Level 2 charging station. For more details, please visit Hall Automotive Nissan Leaf Incentive.

The Nissan Leaf is a fully electric vehicle, and is a good solution for daily commuters and for fleets that want to save money on fuel costs. Level 2 equipment ...

As a fuel made from Virginia crops, biodiesel has the potential to grow the Old Dominion’s economy, while improving the state’s air quality by displacing harmful emissions. Join Virginia Clean Cities on Friday, September 14th (1-4PM) at the Farm Burea in Richmond for an afternoon of learning how biodiesel can improve your fleet’s performance. Snacks will be provided. Dress code is business casual.

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Roanoke, VA – On the week of Aug. 6, the City of Roanoke will begin using an all-electric parking enforcement vehicle called the “Firefly,” a three-wheeled parking enforcement vehicle built by Good Earth Electric Vehicles. This vehicle will replace one of the city’s aged, gasoline-powered “Go-4 Interceptor” units.

The Firefly is the newest addition to the city’s growing fleet of alternative-powered vehicles and equipment. The Firefly utilizes the newest battery technology (Lithium Iron Phosphate) for improved energy-efficiency, reliability, and an expected ...

Honda Civics are known for being fuel-efficient cars, but just how much are you saving for each model? The newest Flux Report compares intial costs, costs per mile, cruise ranges, and emissions per year between the Civic Hybrid, Civic CNG, Civic High Fuel Economy, and Civic sedan.

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The Clean Cities program is pleased to announce the launch of the redesigned Alternative Fueling Station Locator, which is available at the Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/locator/stations/). The redesigned locator adds new features, functionality, and improvements; many of which were developed through discussions with Clean Cities Coordinators, GeoEVSE Forum members and other industry stakeholders.

To help you better understand the changes associated with the redesigned locator, NREL will be hosting a webinar on August 15th at ...

There is still time to register for the CNG Compelling Case Workshop in Richmond on Wednesday, July 25th! Be sure to register before Sunday to receive the discounted rate of $55! (It goes up to $65 after!) This is a great opportunity to meet with CNG vendors and learn more about this great alternative fuel! A tour of ...

Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board Seeks Companies Ready to Install
A High-Blend Ethanol Terminal or E85 Retail Stations

ANNAPOLIS, MD, July 11, 2012. The Maryland Grain Producers Utilization Board (MGPUB) seeks companies interested in installing an E85 terminal or local E85 retail stations. MGPUB manages a Department of Energy Clean Cities Infrastructure Grant to develop E85 infrastructure in the Virginia, Maryland and Greater Washington region.

“Over the next few years, retailers will invest in infrastructure to meet the Renewable Fuel ...

WASHINGTON (July 16, 2012) — The Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) has expanded its Propane Mower Incentive Program to include a $500 incentive for mowers that have been converted to run on propane after they have been purchased from the original equipment manufacturer (OEM).

To be eligible, the conversion mower must be a commercial, heavy-duty mower with less than 10 hours of operation, and it must be a dedicated propane-fueled mower, not a dual-fueled ...

What do transit agencies, refuse companies, food & beverage distributors, municipal governments, private trucking firms, airport shuttle services, courier services, private contractors, school districts, and utility companies have in common? They all can lower their fuel costs by 30-50% by transitioning their fleet to vehicles powered by natural gas!

“Compelling Case for NGVs” workshops are designed for public and private fleet operators and policy-makers and cover the several key ...