Stakeholde​r Discounted Registrati​on for NTEA's Green Truck Show

Virginia Clean Cities’ partners at NTEA are once again offering Virginia Clean Cities and stakeholders a discounted rate to their spring show, or just complementary entrance to the exhibit hall for those interested in a national showcase of technology. Those interested in attending the NTEA’s Green Truck Summit scheduled for March 5 and 6, 2013, as well as entrance to the Ride N Drive, Work Truck Exhibit Hall as well as one of the educational sessions being offered during the Work ...

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Propane Autogas Fleet Case Study: Spotsylvania County, Virginia

Craig Greenlaw, Director of Fleet Services for Spotsylvania County, said reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fuel costs has been a priority for the county’s 1,200-vehicle fleet. “We chose propane autogas for our fleet vehicles because of the win-win aspect: fuel savings and reduced emissions,” said Greenlaw. “Autogas burns cleaner than gasoline, and we’re saving money with every mile the autogas vehicles travel, compared to our gasoline vehicles.” In early 2011, Spotsylvania ...

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Richmond Mayor Performs Official Plug-in at Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Richmond Omni Hotel

Mayor Dwight C. Jones performed the Richmond Omni Hotel’s first official plug-in last Wednesday following the Business Case for Electric Vehicle Charging Station Forum, hosted by the hotel and Virginia Clean Cities. The forum provided an overview of electric vehicles and made the case for installing electric vehicle charging stations – the $2,000 charger installed in the Omni Hotel has already paid for itself in guests that solely chose the hotel for the need to recharge their cars.

To ...

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VA’s Alternative Fuel Fleet Conversion

Governor McDonnell Announces Agreements and Signs Executive Directive to Advance Conversion of State Vehicle Fleet to Alternative Fuels
– MOU and Executive Directive Follow 2011 Legislation and Executive Order Calling for Public-Private Partnership –

RICHMOND-Governor Bob McDonnell today announced contractual agreements with two private fuel companies, and signed a multi-state memorandum of understanding and an executive directive advancing the effort to convert Virginia’s state vehicle fleet to alternative fuels. The ceremony today featured representatives from Clean Energy ...

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ChargePoint JumpStart Program FREE Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Don’t miss out on this limited time opportunity! ChargePoint is giving away electric vehicle charging stations for the workplace. Applications must be submitted by Monday, October 15, 2012.

What’s in the offer?

  • Free CT2100 (dual Level 1 and 2) charging station
  • Free ChargePoint service plan software for one year
  • Standard one-year hardware product warranty
  • Low and discounted installation from a preferred partner

Qualification Criteria

  • Must be a new ChargePoint customer
  • Must have a minimum of 50 employees at the location
  • Must call or submit an online application no later ...
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Biodiesel Education Workshop Reminder!

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 Bureau in Richmond for an afternoon of learning how biodiesel can improve your fleet’s performance. Snacks will be provided.

For more information, contact Gwen (gwen@vacleancities.org) or Laura (laura@vacleancities.org).

To register for the event, click here.

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Stakeholder Ultimate CNG's Fuel Mule Deployed to Republican and Democratic Conventions

For more information, contact: Carla R. York (423) 802-6190

CNG’s Market Barriers Weakened by FuelMule™ Deployment

27 August 2012 (TAMPA, FL) — When Ultimate CNG Chief Operating Officer Brian Fimian drove his one-of-a-kind mule 1,372 miles from Monroe, WI, to Tampa, FL,  without refueling, he raised quite a few eyebrows.

He had fed his mule a belly full of clean natural gas before the trip, and didn’t stop once to replenish the fuel stores on his way to the site of this week’s ...

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Hall Automotive Nissan Leaf Incentive

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 ...

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Biodiesel Education Workshop

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.

For more information, contact Gwen ...

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