LOS ANGELES and RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and EVgo, the nation’s largest and most reliable public fast charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the opening of the EVgo fast charging station at Ashburn Restaurant Park. This is EVgo’s first public fast charging station to begin operation under the Statewide Appendix D Volkswagen settlement program. The EVgo fast charging station at Ashburn Restaurant Park includes two (2) ...
$3,500 Rebate on the 2019 Nissan LEAF Now Available!
Eligible customers can receive a $3,500 rebate on the 2019 Nissan LEAF.
Nissan North America has announced a rebate of $3,500 for the 2019 Nissan Leaf, the world’s best selling electric car. This $3,500 discount, combined with the $7,500 Federal tax credit can save $11,000 for Virginia residents.
The Nissan Leaf has features including:
A 151 mile range
Eco Mode which “limits the motor’s output and conserves energy”
B Mode which further engages regenerative breaking to charge the battery
And many more!
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CIT Announces FY2020 Solicitation for Commonwealth Research Commercialization Fund
The CRCF accelerates Virginia’s economic growth by supporting high-potential technology commercialization projects at Virginia’s public and private institutions of higher education, technology companies, and federal labs and nonprofit research organizations. A single solicitation for approximately $2.5 million will be offered in FY2020, through five programs: Commercialization, SBIR Matching Funds, STTR Matching Funds, Eminent Researcher Recruitment, and Matching Funds.
Since its inception in 2011, CRCF has awarded nearly $28 million dollars in support of early-stage technology development efforts in strategically important industries. ...
Continue Reading →VIRGINIA CONDEMNS ATTACK ON CLEAN AIR
Director’s Comment:
We are grateful that Virginia’s Attorney General is affirming VA’s role in the fight for Clean Car Standards. Virginia’s automakers, vehicle operators, and fuel providers have shown progress in efficient vehicles and VCC stands with these states working for clean air and clean vehicles. -Alleyn Harned, Director, Virginia Clean Cities.
Reposting Attorney General’s comments and President’s Comments
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michael Kelly, OAG
(804)786-5874 desk
(804)356-5077 mobile
mkelly@oag.state.va.us
ATTORNEY GENERAL HERRING CONDEMNS TRUMP’S LATEST ATTACK ON CLEAN AIR AND CLIMATE ...
Continue Reading →“Electrify Your Ride VA” Campaign Celebrates Benefits of Electric Cars at Free Community Events Across Virginia
New Report Shows 73% of Virginians Surveyed Have Positive Views of Electric Cars, 45% Would Consider Buying or Leasing One Within Two Years
Charlottesville, VA, Sept. 10, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Charlottesville, Va. – Generation180 and its partners are hosting four, free community events showcasing electric cars in Richmond, Charlottesville, Fairfax, and Roanoke, Virginia this month. The events kick off Electrify Your Ride VA, a new statewide education campaign to accelerate the region’s transition to electric transportation. Campaign partners include fellow ...
Continue Reading →Electric School Bus Grant
On Thursday, August 29th 2019, Dominion Energy and Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam announced a program to provide Virginia schools with 1,000+ electric school buses by 2025 with funding from the utility. The first 50 vehicles will be very soon, followed by 1000 electrified school buses, and a further filing in support of optionally electrifying 13,000 school buses by the end of 2030.
The ...
Continue Reading →Dominion Energy Proposes Largest Electric School Bus Initiative in the Country
– Zero-emissions electric school buses will improve air quality, reduce carbon emissions
– School districts will pay no added cost, see reduced operational and maintenance costs
– Batteries on electric school buses can be used to enhance grid reliability
RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Dominion Energy Virginia announced plans for the nation’s largest electric school bus deployment to reduce emissions, provide cost savings to school districts and enhance grid reliability.
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UVA Electric Campus Work EV Bike
University of Virginia (UVA) in August 2019 began a pilot for an electric bicycle for on campus activities. This vehicle replaces a diesel grounds vehicle for safer clean campus activities. Vehicle from Coaster Cycles. Also show in this image are a plug-in Chrysler Pacifica and solar photovoltaic panels on UVA Facilities. UVA is a NAFA Sustainable Fleet accredited facility.
Continue Reading →Nissan and EVgo expand charging network with 200 new fast chargers
- Nissan and EVgo to install 200 new 100kW DC fast charging stations in select U.S. markets
- Expanded EVgo partnership will result in the largest installation of 100kW CHAdeMO quick chargers in the U.S.
- Nissan has invested more than $60 million in charging infrastructure for the benefit of owners of all types of electric vehicles
Nissan and EVgo are expanding the charging network for EV drivers with the installation of 200 direct current fast chargers (DCFC) across the United States.
Each of the new fast-chargers ...
Continue Reading →U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $85 Million in Grants for Projects Nationwide to Expand Advanced Bus Technologies
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $84.9 million in grant selections through the Low- or No-Emission (Low-No) Grant program, which funds the deployment of transit buses and infrastructure that use advanced propulsion technologies. Thirty-eight projects in 38 states will each receive funding through the program.
“These grants will help communities nationwide bring the next generation of bus technology to enhance their transportation systems,” said Secretary Elaine L. Chao.
Eligible projects include the purchase or lease ...
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