Event Spotlight: Clean Fuels Summit and EV Festival

The following passage is a brief interview with Zach Hurst, owner of EV Resource. Showcasing his involvement and hard work with the upcoming Electric Vehicle Festival in Woodford, Virginia. 

1. What is the Electric Vehicle Festival and what makes it unique?

The Electric Vehicle Festival is a multi-faceted event that offers education, enthusiasm, and experience like no ...

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Union of Concerned Scientists on EV Benefits

The total global warming emissions from EVs, including manufacturing, driving and disposal, are about half the emissions of a comparable gasoline car over its lifetime. As more EVs hit the road, the nation will consume less oil, which could help alleviate pollution-related health problems caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel. UCS analyzed these benefits state-by-state and ...

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Technology Happy Hour: Roush Clean Tech on Propane Fuel

On Thursday, September 19, Virginia Clean Cities hosted the Technology Happy Hour featuring Roush Clean Tech, a major distributor and educator for clean energy vehicles across North America. Tom Hopkins, the Regional Business Development Manager from Roush, centered his talk around propane as a clean energy solution and its potential impact on decarbonization efforts. 

Some highlights of Tom’s presentation include:

  • Roush Clean Tech has distributed over 50,000 vehicles, accumulated over 2 billion miles, and maintained over 3,500 fleets.
  • Over the past 12 years ...
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2024 Clean School Bus Program Now Open

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced an open round funding from the Clean School Bus Rebate Program with up to $965 million available now to school districts. This funding will build on the previous nearly $3 billion in investments being distributed nationwide to further improve air quality in and around schools, reduce greenhouse gas ...

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Electrifying Boat Expos on the Eastern Shore

By Graham Sheridan, VCC’s Clean Communities Economic Development Director

Recently Virginia Clean Cities hosted an Electric Boat Expo with partners A&N Electric Co-Op and Electrified Marina. A&N is the electric cooperative for Virginia’s Eastern Shore along with Smith Island and Tangier Island. Electrified Marina, based in Norfolk, is America’s only exclusively electric boat dealership.  Both are valued VCC stakeholders.  

This ...

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NAFA Seeks Submissions for the 2025 Institute & Expo

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Call for Proposals

The 2025 NAFA Institute & Expo is the largest gathering of fleet and mobility professionals, drawing subject matter experts and professionals from around the globe representing all fleets including corporate, government, public safety, utility, education and more.

Over the course of three days, attendees will experience immersive educational offerings ...

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Technology Happy Hour: Sonny Merryman on Electrification of School Buses

On Friday, July 18th, Virginia Clean Cities hosted the Technology Happy Hour with Sonny Merryman, a successful deployer of electric school buses (ESBs). Whitney Kopanko, Director of Marketing and School Bus Sales, provided considerations for school districts looking to acquire electric school buses. 

Some highlights of her presentation include:

  • Sonny Merryman has distributed over 220 Jouley Electric School buses to over 40 school districts since 2020! 
  • Kopanko combatted common electrification fears, like upfront costs of EV supply equipment, with the concept of ...
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VDOT National EV Infrastructure Program Partnering List

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The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is now hosting a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program Partnering List where potential site hosts and vendors can share information. This free listing will allow for direct coordination between potential site hosts, electricians, hardware providers, operators and more. 

To provide your company or site contact information, please visit the EV Resources ...

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