As our nation develops a network of EV charging stations, we must include access for persons with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To ensure businesses have resources on proper ways to install charging stations with access for all users, including those with disabilities, Clean Fuels Ohio and Virginia Clean Cities have released this report. Many current ...
Continue Reading →New report on EV Charging stations for persons with disabilities
Virginia Clean Cities and Clean Fuels Ohio and collaborate on releasing “EV Charging for Persons with Disabilities”
For Release February 17th
(Harrisonburg, Virginia) As our nation develops a network of EV charging stations, we must include access for persons with disabilities and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). To ensure businesses have resources on proper ways to install charging stations with access for all users, including those with disabilities, Clean Fuels Ohio and Virginia Clean Cities have released “EV Charging ...
Continue Reading →TFC Recycling adds CNG Trucks
TFC Recycling Adds Five More CNG Trucks to its Fleet and Opens Area’s First CNG Fleet Maintenance Shop
Chesapeake, Virginia, – February 13, 2012 – TFC Recycling has added five new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to its fleet, making it the largest private owner and operator of clean-running, collection trucks in Virginia. It has also opened Hampton Roads’ first fleet maintenance shop capable of working on CNG vehicles.
At a ...
Continue Reading →City of Richmond Accepting Bids for CNG Fueling
The City of Richmond is now accepting bids as part of it’s commitment to convert a portion of the City’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas (CNG). The city is requesting bids from qualified providers to supply fuel through a public fueling facility.
Continue Reading →Statement on Governor McDonnell's 2012 Energy Policy and Budget Initiatives
“We are enthusiastic about the Commonwealth’s commitment to cleaner domestic fuels and applaud the acceleration of this process through a portion of the Governor’s legislative package.” Said Alleyn Harned, Executive Director of Virginia Clean Cities “Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funds are used throughout the country to assist alternate fuel vehicle projects, and using a portion of those funds for an Alternate Fuel Vehicle Conversion fund could be one more good ...
Continue Reading →Omni Richmond Hotel Case Study
The Omni Richmond Hotel has installed the first charging station at a hotel in Richmond. The $2,000 charging station installed at the Omni Hotel has already paid for itself in revenue generated by guests that have selected the hotel based on access to an electric vehicle charging station during their stay. In addition to successfully generating revenue, the Omni Richmond Hotel ...
Continue Reading →Virginia Clean Cities
The purpose of Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) is to assist in the improvement of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s air quality, increase U.S. national energy security, and promote economic opportunity in Virginia, primarily by promoting and facilitating increased use of alternative fuels and vehicles. VCC is part of a network of almost 90 coalitions that operate under the umbrella of and derive guidance from the US Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program.
VCC provides a forum for members to leverage resources, develop ...
Continue Reading →Propane Autogas Richmond Demo
Tuesday December 6, 2011 – Tuesday December 6, 2011
University of Richmond
Jepson Alumni Center
Quigg Room
101 College Road
University of Richmond, VA 23173
Description:
Learn How Propane Autogas Can Help Your Fleet
Join representatives from ROUSH CleanTech, Virginia Clean Cities, Propane Education and Research Council, and Phillips Energy to learn about the benefits of ...
Continue Reading →New Tidewater E85 Station – Jefferson Ave
CONTACT: Amber Thurlo Pearson
(573) 268-6853, amber@protecfuel.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Airport BP Offers E85 to Holiday Travelers in VA’s Tidewater Area
Airport travelers, drivers can feel warm and fuzzy about their holiday AND fuel
BOCA RATON, Fla. – Airport patrons picking up a flex-fuel rental vehicle, as well as those FFV drivers retreating to the beautiful Tidewater, Va., area this week can now fill up with E85 at Airport BP. Airport BP, a full-service auto repair center and convenience store near Newport News-Williamsburg International ...
Continue Reading →2011 Plug-In Vehicle Strategic Planning Update
This report is designed to provide a snapshot in time for Virginia Electric and Plug-In Vehicle readiness. This is intended as a brief update and addendum to the October 2010 Virginia Get Ready Electric Vehicles plan, and can also be used as a resource for the 2012 Richmond Electric Vehicle Initiative final report. This effort ...