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 ...

On Thursday, August 29^th 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 ...

– 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

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.

• 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 ...

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 ...

Governor Ralph Northam announced that BimmerWorld, a leading BMW parts supplier, will invest $1 million to expand its operation in Pulaski County. The company will increase warehouse space to accommodate its customer service center and growing demand for parts. The project will retain 25 jobs and create 15 new jobs.

“BimmerWorld is a great example of what a homegrown Virginia startup can achieve in the New River Valley,” said Governor Northam. “This innovative company has built a solid reputation in ...

Highlights of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Program

This fourth report summarizes the activities and progress we have made in fulfilling EPA’s responsibilities under the DERA program. From FY 2008 to 2016, EPA has awarded $629 million to retrofit or replace 67,300 engines or other pieces of equipment from port, airport, transit and school bus, rail, long and short haul truck, drayage truck, marine vessel, agriculture, construction, and other fleets. Over 454 million gallons of fuel has been saved as a result ...

Four automakers from three continents have struck a deal with California to produce more fuel-efficient cars for their U.S. fleets in coming years, undercutting one of the Trump administration’s most aggressive climate policy rollbacks.

The compromise between the California Air Resources Board and Ford, Honda, Volkswagen and BMW of North America came after weeks of secret negotiations and could shape future U.S. ...

By: Todd Mouw, president

Part of our nation’s independence comes from relying on domestic energy. We continue to
beat the drum about the importance of energy security. We’re a country rich in oil, natural gas
and propane. Using these domestic energy resources will help to better insulate us from the
instability that plagues the globe today.

The volatility of oil prices that is currently being driven by the politics with Iran — and those
countries that buy oil from Iran — have ...