WASHINGTON, D.C.—In celebration of National Battery Day on February 18th, Assistant Secretary for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Daniel Simmons announced the opening of a Battery Recycling Center at Argonne National Laboratory. Aiming to reclaim and recycle critical materials (e.g., cobalt and lithium) from lithium-based battery technology, this recycling center focuses on cost-effective recycling processes to recover as much economic value as possible from spent lithium-ion batteries.

“Partnering with the private sector, National Laboratories, and universities, the Battery Recycling Prize ...

WASHINGTON Feb 6 2918 — A new study released today finds that the expanded Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS2) has been a tremendous success in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with nearly 600 million metric tons of GHG reduction since 2007. Actual GHG reductions under the RFS2 have far surpassed the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) original expectations of 422 million metric tons, according to the study. The analysis was conducted by Life Cycle Associates, a California-based scientific consulting firm, and ...

Midway through this General Assembly session a group of Virginia Clean Cities stakeholders gathered in Richmond this January 29th to discuss clean fuel priorities and to meet with legislators and governor’s office staff. The attendees gathered to break bread and connect over a breakfast reception, then explored a pre-production electric audi and traveled as teams with 6 groups and more than ...

by Sam Spofforth

January 24, 2019

The iREV project is a series of resources designed to help you and your emergency management team learn about Alternative Fuel Vehicles and integrate them into emergency planning activities. Information includes:

Case studies examining how electric, natural gas, and propane vehicles have been used by communities during emergencies; an online tool to help you visualize where alternative fuel vehicles and stations are in your community; and opportunities for AFVs to be integrated in emergency operations plans and energy assurance plans.

iREV ...

By Todd Mouw, President Roush CleenTech

This past year, ROUSH CleanTech launched several new low-NOx innovations that further reduce harmful emissions. The company introduced an ultra-low NOx propane engine for Class 4-7 trucks in addition to its already low NOx offering. This 0.02 g/bhp-hr NOx engine is 90 percent cleaner than the current EPA’s most stringent heavy-duty engine standard. When ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has identified diesel exhaust from sources such as transit buses as a major factor in the urban air pollution that disproportionately affects low-income and disadvantaged communities. Electric buses have zero tailpipe emissions and provide clean air benefits to communities that have historically borne a greater burden of fossil fuel pollution.

MERIT, DRPT’s project-based prioritization process for statewide transit capital funding was recently approved by the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB). This prioritization ...

Nissan North America has announced an increase rebate of $3,500 for the 2018 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!
Right now is an excellent time to invest in alternative fuel ...

by Hope Katz Gibbs

In March, residents and visitors in Crozet will have the chance to ride around the Albemarle County town on an autonomous shuttle.

Called TONY (TO Navigate You), the shuttle service will provide six-seat electric vehicles capable of moving with little or no human input, says Paul Perrone, the man behind the machine.

Perrone, a University of Virginia alumnus (Graduate School of Engineering, ’95), founded Crozet-based Perrone Robotics in 2003. Since then, he has developed MAX, a patented autonomous engine ...