Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and Incentives Workshop

Tuesday February 26, 2013 – Tuesday February 26, 2013

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Alternative Fuel Tax Credit and Incentives Workshop
Tuesday, February 26th

10:00 am-1:00 pm

Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants
4309 Cox Road
Glen Allen, VA 23060
Room A

In light of the recent passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act, please join Virginia Clean Cities and the Virginia Society of Certified ...

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Propane Autogas Police Cars

In a world with rising gas prices, it may not seem surprising that many people are now considering the use of alternative fuels as a solution. What may surprise you is that propane, chemically the same propane used in grills, is the leading alternative fuel worldwide. However, when propane is used in a vehicle, it is often referred to as propane ...

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Press Release VA E85 Openings

Jan. 24, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Michael Phillips
(804) 482-1790
mphillips@vacleancities.org

Amber Thurlo Pearson
(573) 268-6853
amber@protecfuel.com

First Public E85 Pumps Come to Richmond, Va., Area
Richmond and Wash., D.C. Suburbs Get 3 E85 Pumps

RICHMOND — Ethanol – E85 – has reached two new milestones on the East Coast. Today the Richmond, Va., area gets its first public E85 stations, and MAPCO Express, Inc.’s East Coast convenience stores open their first E85 locations under the “East Coast” brand. With two new E85 stations ...

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Question of the Month “fiscal cliff” legislation related to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles

Question of the Month: What provisions in the enacted “fiscal cliff” legislation relate to alternative fuels and advanced vehicles?

Answer: On January 2, 2013, President Obama signed Public Law 112-240, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. In addition to averting tax rate increases and postponing government spending reductions, this legislation extends several tax credits and other incentive programs related to Clean Cities portfolio items. Updated information on these incentives is available on the Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) Federal Laws ...

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Clean Cities Question of the Month: Vehicle Fuel Economy Ratings

Question of the Month: How are vehicle fuel economy ratings determined? What factors impact fuel economy?

Answer: Vehicle fuel economy is tested under controlled conditions using a standardized test procedure. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are required by federal law to test at least one representative vehicle for each light-duty model and must report the results to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). EPA reviews the results and confirms about 10% to 15% of ...

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Propane Autogas Fleet Case Study: Carroll County, Georgia

The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in Georgia began researching options for alternative fuels because major fluctuations in gas prices were drastically hindering their operations. “We were tired of being at the mercy of gas prices, which were continually causing budget problems and affecting our entire fleet and department,” said Carroll County Sheriff Terry Langley. “In one month, our gasoline prices went up ...

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Charlottesville CNG Workshop

Thursday January 10, 2013 – Thursday January 10, 2013

Albemarle County Office Building
Room 235
401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA

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Charlottesville CNG Workshop

Thursday, January 10
9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Albemarle County Office Buiding
Room 235
401 McIntire Rd., Charlottesville, VA

Please join us on January 10 2013 in Charlottesville at the Albemarle County Executive ...

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New Report: Virginia Fleet Running on Autogas Expected To Save $70,000 in Fuel Costs Annually

VA fleet running on autogas to save $70,000 in fuel costs annually 

The newest case study fromthe Southeast Propane Autogas  Development Program comes from Spotsylvania County, Virginia. Spotsylvania County is situated midway between Washington, D.C., and Richmond and is one of Virginia’s fastest growing counties. The county has converted 20 sheriff’s cruisers and four school district trucks to run on autogas with a bi-fuel Prins VSI system through SPADP. With ...
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Limited Free Passes: Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Conference and Exhibition Feb 25-26 in Houston

Virginia Clean Cities would like to invite you to attend the 2nd Natural Gas Vehicle Infrastructure Conference & Exhibition (Feb 25-26, Houston, TX).

The event, which is free to attend for all fleet operators, is the largest Natural Gas Vehicle event in North America with over 700+ attendees attending in 2011.

To take a look at the event website please click here www.ngvevent.com/fleet

Over 40+ expert speakers will be taking part including
•Dave McCurdy, CEO, American Gas Association
•John Somerhalder, CEO, ...

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