In recent years, the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has surged and many are eager to purchase their own EV. However, the cost can be a big barrier for many consumers. With the growing focus on sustainability and a green future in Virginia, the state and federal government are implementing various policies and incentives to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles. That’s where a visionary electric vehicle ecommerce ...
Continue Reading →Go-Zero Program: Applications Close July 31st
It’s the last week to apply to the Port of Virginia’s Go-Zero Program! This is a competitive program and an offshoot of the Green Operator Program. The Virginia Green Operator program is a public-private, voluntary program through the Port of Virginia that aims to reduce the amount of air pollution from drayage trucks in the state of Virginia. By incentivizing the purchase of new diesel trucks, the Port ...
Continue Reading →Major Milestone: Over 100 Jouley Electric School Buses in Virginia
A Notable Step in Clean Transportation
Virginia’s school bus fleet has achieved a major milestone by operating over 100 Thomas Jouley electric buses and accumulating more than 1 million service miles. Since early 2021, these buses have been reliable, efficient and sustainable for student transportation across the state. This ...
Continue Reading →Transportation Innovation in the Decade Ahead
[Guest article courtesy of ROUSH CleanTech]
The pace of transportation innovation will continue to quicken
With a huge global and national push for clean air, here’s what we know for sure: What it took the automotive industry to accomplish in 100 years will again happen over the next 10 years.
More than 90,000 class 6-7 ...
Continue Reading →Metro Washington Council of Governments Unveils New EV Deployment Toolbox
In September, 2022, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Board of Directors announced the Electric Vehicle (EV) Deployment Clearinghouse. These resources include information on local EV plans and policies, procurement and support agreements for EV infrastructure, as well as grants and partnership opportunities. Additionally, the Clearinghouse features an EV Charging Station ...
Continue Reading →New Voucher Program Announced by DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) has introduced the Voucher Program, a new initiative in collaboration with the Offices of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) and Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE). The program aims to provide $27.5 million in support to organizations involved in bringing innovative energy technologies to ...
Continue Reading →National Electric Infrastructure GIS Mapping Tool Now Available
VDOT has unveiled the National Electric Infrastructure (NEVI) GIS Mapping Tool in prior to the Phase I Request For Applications to administer FY22 & FY23 NEVI Formula funding.
The GIS Mapping Tool serves as a helpful resource for assessing the suitability of sites for proposed EV charging stations according to the Continue Reading →
New Fleet Electrification Resources from Dominion Energy
Dominion Energy has recently published a Fleet Electrification Planning Guide on its website as a resource to public and private fleets looking to electrify operations. From infrastructure to maintenance, it is a comprehensive step by step guide to help fleets transition to electric vehicles.
Continue Reading →Key Findings in the 2030 National Charging Network Report
NREL Analysis in Support of U.S. Clean Energy Goals
With the implementation of ambitious federal clean energy policies, the commitment of automotive companies to transition to zero-emission vehicles and the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs) from consumers, experts predict that by 2030 there could be 30-42 million light-duty EVs on American roads. To support this ...
Continue Reading →More Than $171 Million Awarded in Emission-Reducing Rural, Electric and Natural Gas Transit Projects in Virginia
Warner and Kaine Applaud More Than $171 Million for Five Transit Projects in Virginia
[Press release courtesy of Senator Mark Warner’s website]
On June 26th, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) applauded $171,555,620 in federal funding for five transit projects in Virginia. This funding was authorized by the bipartisan infrastructure law supported by both Senators and signed into law by President Joe Biden. Specifically, these federal dollars will go towards investing in bus facilities and American-built buses ...
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