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In the relentless pursuit of environmentally responsible transportation solutions, fleet managers often find themselves at a crossroads, balancing the need for sustainability with practicality. For one United States Postal Service (USPS) supplier, the answer came in the form of propane autogas.
With a fleet of over 160 vehicles, New Hampshire-based DDA Transport recognized the importance of reducing its carbon footprint. However, ...
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On November 16, 2023, Virginians for High Speed Rail (VHSR), the Southern Environmental Law Center (SELC), RVA757 Connects, Greater Washington Partnership (GWP) and New River Valley (NRV) Passenger Rail shared the report, “Virginia Passenger Rail: Keys to Further Success,” a comprehensive examination of the current state of passenger rail in Virginia and a roadmap for ...
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have just released the 2024 Fuel Economy Guide. The Guide provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2024 light-duty vehicles, along with estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers.
The 2024 Fuel Economy Guide will be ...
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Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities
Project to offer training to support growth in EV technician field
Virginia Clean Cities (VCC) has joined their counterpart Louisiana Clean Fuels and other partners to announce the launch of the GUMBO (Guaranteeing Access to Underserved and Marginalized Populations by Building Employment Opportunities) Workforce Development Initiative.
Funded by the U.S. Department of ...
Continue Reading →On October 26th, 2023, DC America joined Virginia Clean Cities for the Technology Happy Hour. During the session, Nathen Bowen, Co-founder and President of DC America, gave an introduction to modular charging platforms using single point connection, which can reduce installation costs by half.
To learn more about DC America, watch a recording of our Technology Happy Hour session below or on our YouTube channel.
If you are an alternative fuels technology provider who would like to be a featured stakeholder in this series, please reach out to VCC’s Gregory Brennan for more information.
In recent years, the electric vehicle (EV) revolution has gained remarkable traction, transforming the automotive industry and reshaping the way we think about transportation. A recent study authored by Generation180 examining EV registrations across 11 designated market areas (DMAs) has shed ...
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Reposted and edited for brevity with permission from stakeholder ROUSH CleanTech; by Todd Mouw.
At ROUSH CleanTech, we are heavily involved with all emerging clean mobility options from battery electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cell, propane, natural gas and a variety of hybrids. From a technical and engineering perspective, we’re in a great position to understand and share the pros ...
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Virginia is moving into the fast lane on electric vehicles (EVs). The Commonwealth approved measures to adopt new vehicle emissions standards and EV sales targets; legislators are looking for ways to fund EV adoption incentives; and, a recent study by ACEEEE gave Virginia the highest marks of any state in the southeast on transportation ...
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The transition towards electric vehicles (EVs) is accelerating, and with it comes the need for robust charging infrastructure. One critical decision lies in when to install this infrastructure: during the initial construction phase or as a later retrofit. This article delves into the available data on the cost implications of both approaches, highlighting the significant ...
Continue Reading → The U.S. EPA released two Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) announcing competitions for $4.6 billion in implementation grant funding under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program. The $4.3 billion general competition is open to states, municipalities, tribes, and territories. The $300 million allotted for tribes and territories is available only to eligible tribes and territories. Eligible applicants will compete for CPRG implementation grants to fund measures in applicable Priority Climate Action ... |
