Grant Funding Available for Fleet Vehicle Conversionsl to Propane

The Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University are currently seeking proposals from fleets in the Southeastern U.S. that are interested in converting 10 or more of their eligible gasoline vehicles to run on propane autogas engine fuel.

This funding assistance is available under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP). Fleets interested in converting vehicles to propane autogas with this project ...

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Video: Governor Signs EO and Alt Fuels Legislation

Governor Bob McDonnell signed two pieces of alternative fuel legislation and an executive order during an event on Tuesday July 12th at the Department of General Services Office of Fleet Management Services. The new executive order set out the state alternative fuel plan required by HB2282.

The Governor was joined by representatives and displays from Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders ROUSH, Alliance Autogas, Phillips Energy, and Baker Equipment along with several other representatives of Virginia’s alternative ...

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Virginia Congressional Delegation Shows Support for Alternative Fuels

As the House of Representatives debates the FY2012 energy and water appropriations bill, this week had seen several amendments in which members of congress from outside of the Commonwealth proposed to severely cut or eliminate funding for federal clean fuel programs, including Clean Cities. Thanks to strong bipartisan support for clean vehicle programs, the Broun and Pompeo amendments cutting dollars from Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Vehicle Technologies, and the Clean Cities program failed (Roll Call Votes #547, Continue Reading →

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Governor McDonnell Signs Alternative Fuels Legislation and Executive Order Tomorrow in Richmond

Governor Bob McDonnell will ceremonially sign two pieces of legislation that promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles in the Commonwealth tomorrow, Tuesday, July 12 at 10:15 a.m in Richmond. He will also be signing a new executive order that will establish the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282.  More than a ...

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Question of the Month: What are the factors that determine the price of gasoline?

Question of the Month: What are the factors that determine the price of gasoline at the pump? Answer: Gasoline price increases tend to emphasize the need for increased fuel supply or reduced fuel demand through the use of fuel-efficient vehicles, alternative fuels, and other strategies that reduce petroleum consumption. The final price of a gallon of gasoline is a product of many factors that can be complicated and constantly changing, but it comes down to the concept of supply and ...

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Hydrogen and First Responders Webinar

Hydrogen and First Responders Webinar
Thursday, June 30th, 2011
12pm-1pm

Please join us for a webinar on June 3oth at 12pm. This webinar will discuss hydrogen and its particular implications for those in the first-responder community. Hydrogen presents excellent opportunities for diversifying the nation’s energy portfolio, but, as with all new fuels and technologies, early adopters must understand its specific characteristics and the safety aspects associated with it. Local and state decision makers, fire, law ...

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V-REMS Meeting at Luck Stone Corporation

Quarry Tour and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Demonstration

Thursday, June 23, 2011
Luck Stone
515 Stone Mill Drive, Manakin-Sabot, VA

Event Invitation With Directions

V-REMS will be hosting an alternative fuels demonstration event at Luck Stone headquarters in Manakin-Sabot, VA on June 23rd. Come tour Luck Stone’s quarry, observe their award-winning environmental program, and learn about and try some of the most exciting new alternative fuel vehicles on the market. Lunch will be served.

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Spring Stakeholder Meeting

Wednesday June 8, 2011 – Wednesday June 8, 2011

Virginia Commonwealth University
Larrick Student Center, 900 Turpin St.
Richmond, Virginia 23220
Event held Court End Ballroom

http://www.maps.vcu.edu/mcv/larrickcenter/

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Please join Virginia Clean Cities for a stakeholder meeting with an electric vehicle focus at Virginia Commonwealth University, one of the first sites to install EV ...

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Question of the Month – What are EV/HEV/PHEV GHG's?

Question of the Month: What are the average greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from all-electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)? How do these emissions compare to conventional vehicles?

Answer: In addition to reducing petroleum consumption, EVs and PHEVs have the potential to reduce pollutant emissions, resulting in environmental and human health benefits. Vehicle emissions can be characterized as:
Upstream: Emissions from the production of the vehicle fuel (e.g., electricity).
Tailpipe: Emissions produced by a vehicle while operating.
Well-to-wheel: The ...

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USDA Blenderpump Assistance Through June 15

The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) now provides grants and loan guarantees for rural small businesses for the installation of retail flexible fuel pumps.  These grants are for pumps and related equipment and the retrofitting to dispense E85 and other lower blends of Virginia ethanol for vehicles. With these new pumps, station owners can service the rapidly growing fleet of FFVs, help America increase biofuel use, and reduce our dependence on imported oil.

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