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.

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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.

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“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 ...

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 ...

Tuesday December 6, 2011 – Tuesday December 6, 2011

University of Richmond
Jepson Alumni Center
Quigg Room
101 College Road
University of Richmond, VA 23173

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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 ...

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 ...

Chelsea Jenkins joins expanding outside sales force of alternative fuel vehicle company

LIVONIA, MICH. (October 25, 2011) — ROUSH CleanTech, the industry leader in propane autogas vehicle technology, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chelsea Jenkins as eastern region fleet sales manager. Based in Virginia Beach, Va., Jenkins will work with East Coast-based public fleets, propane companies, and school districts to market ROUSH CleanTech’s liquid propane autogas technology and educate companies about the benefits of alternative fuel vehicles.

“Due to ...

Question of the Month: What are the top 10 resources for reliable and unbiased information about alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and other petroleum reduction strategies?

Answer:

Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC): http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/
The AFDC is a comprehensive clearinghouse of data, publications, tools, and information related to alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, idle reduction, fuel economy, and other petroleum reduction strategies. The AFDC Tools page (http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/applications.html) is a one-stop-shop for links to tools, database searches, calculators, and interactive maps available through ...

Ford’s Power of Choice tour will be rolling through Roanoke in partnership with Virginia Clean Cities to highlight Ford’s fuel efficient lineup and the new electrified vehicles that will be available in North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013.

CONTACT:               David Bass
804-677-8270
david@alliancegroupltd.com

WHO: Pete Hardigan, Ford’s Manager of Environmental Policy
Alleyn Harned, Virginia Clean Cities Program Coordinator
Beverly Fitzpatrick, Jr., Executive Director, VA Trans. Museum
WHAT: Power of Choice Vehicle and Technology Tour

WHERE: Roanoke Civic Center
710 ...

Answer: In March 2009, EPA received a formal CAA waiver request from the ethanol industry to raise the allowable ethanol content in gasoline for conventional passenger vehicles from 10% (E10) to 15% (E15). In October 2010, after an extensive evaluation, EPA granted a partial waiver for the use of E15 in Model Year (MY) 2007 and newer light-duty vehicles. In January 2011, EPA granted a second partial waiver for the use of E15 in ...