Chesapeake Idle Reduction Workshop and Fleet Facility Tour When: June 20th at 9 - 11 AM EST Location: 3316 South Military Highway, Chesapeake, VA, 23323 Fleet focused event will showcase Chesapeake's new facility and feature a panel discussion on best practices for idle reduction. All area fleets are welcome to attend. Agenda: 9:00 a.m. – […]
Our friends at Greater Washington Regional Clean Cities Coalition are hosting an event on Thursday, June 20th, 2024 in celebration of Juneteenth. The Environmental, Energy & Transportation Justice Summit will break down historical racial disparities in transportation, energy, and the environment. We will discuss the strategies and best practices to ensure that the transportation sector […]
Get Ready for the 2024 Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) Grant Program! The Inflation Reduction Act invests $1 billion to replace existing heavy-duty vehicles with zero-emission vehicles, support zero-emission vehicle infrastructure, and train and develop workers. Under the EPA CHDV Program, the EPA plans to launch a grant program this spring to fund the purchase zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles, with $400 million allocated […]
Join us on June 20th at 3 p.m. EST for an all-star webinar on strategies for idle reduction in fleets. Learn from national experts about best practices and technology considerations. Speakers include international idle reduction expert Ron Zima; Cobb County, Georgia Fleet Management Director Al Curtis; and Lynchburg, Virginia Assistant Fleet Director and NAFA Regional […]
Courtesy of Virginia Department of Environmental Quality You're cordially invited to the premier Brownfields event of the year in Virginia, hosted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the City of Lynchburg Office of Economic Development & Tourism. Join us in Lynchburg from June 25th to 27th as we delve into the captivating […]
GIF courtesy of Joint Office of Energy and Transportation In March 2024, the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy, marking a significant step toward a zero-emission freight network in the U.S. by 2040. This strategy developed aims to drive investments in zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicle (ZE-MHDV) infrastructure […]
Join us July 18th, 2024, from 11:00am to 2:00pm for an exciting and informative event tailored for public schools and stakeholders interested in the latest technology for up-fitting bus fleets with electric motors. Hosted by CACTech Services Inc., this showcase will take place at Sonny Merryman’s Chesapeake facility and is proudly supported by the Virginia […]
Driving the Future: Key Benefits and Considerations for Electric School Bus Adoption Join us on July 18th, 2024 for a conversation with Sonny Merryman and Whitney Kopanko - Sonny Merryman has delivered 225+ electric school buses to 40 school districts across Virginia. With each of these deployments, we’ve learned firsthand the keys to making a […]
Join us in Charlottesville on July 25th at Resilient Virginia's Annual Meeting! We are getting together to celebrate resiliency efforts around the Commonwealth and connect with others working on resilience and climate-readiness. The meeting is from 1 PM to 4 PM and is followed by dinner at Burton's Bar and Grill. Find more information and […]
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop dedicated to promoting clean transportation in Lynchburg! Hosted by Virginia Clean Cities and our collaborators, this in-person event will delve into our Community and Clean Transportation Action initiative. We'll explore sustainable transportation options, discuss ways to make our community more accessible, and brainstorm affordable and convenient solutions for […]