The City of Richmond is now accepting bids as part of it’s commitment to convert a portion of the City’s Department of Public Utilities (DPU) and Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC) vehicle fleets to compressed natural gas (CNG). The city is requesting bids from qualified providers to supply fuel through a public fueling facility. View …

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“We are enthusiastic about the Commonwealth’s commitment to cleaner domestic fuels and applaud the acceleration of this process through a portion of the Governor’s legislative package.” Said Alleyn Harned, Executive Director of Virginia Clean Cities “Federal Congestion Mitigation Air Quality funds are used throughout the country to assist alternate fuel vehicle projects, and using a …

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Tuesday December 6, 2011 – Tuesday December 6, 2011 University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center Quigg Room 101 College Road University of Richmond, VA 23173 Map and Directions | Register Description: Learn How Propane Autogas Can Help Your Fleet Join representatives from ROUSH CleanTech, Virginia Clean Cities, Propane Education and Research Council, and Phillips Energy …

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CONTACT: Amber Thurlo Pearson (573) 268-6853, amber@protecfuel.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Airport BP Offers E85 to Holiday Travelers in VA’s Tidewater Area Airport travelers, drivers can feel warm and fuzzy about their holiday AND fuel BOCA RATON, Fla. – Airport patrons picking up a flex-fuel rental vehicle, as well as those FFV drivers retreating to the …

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Chelsea Jenkins joins expanding outside sales force of alternative fuel vehicle company LIVONIA, MICH. (October 25, 2011) — ROUSH CleanTech, the industry leader in propane autogas vehicle technology, is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Chelsea Jenkins as eastern region fleet sales manager. Based in Virginia Beach, Va., Jenkins will work with East Coast-based …

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Question of the Month: What are the top 10 resources for reliable and unbiased information about alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, and other petroleum reduction strategies? Answer: Alternative Fuels & Advanced Vehicles Data Center (AFDC): http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ The AFDC is a comprehensive clearinghouse of data, publications, tools, and information related to alternative fuels, advanced vehicles, idle reduction, …

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Ford’s Power of Choice tour will be rolling through Roanoke in partnership with Virginia Clean Cities to highlight Ford’s fuel efficient lineup and the new electrified vehicles that will be available in North America by 2012 and Europe by 2013. CONTACT:               David Bass 804-677-8270 david@alliancegroupltd.com WHO: Pete Hardigan, Ford’s Manager of Environmental Policy Alleyn Harned, …

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As an organization, we follow the Ghandi maxim: “Be the Change.” Personally, it has been the driving force behind my passion and dedication to changing the way people think about transportation. Over my 6 years with Virginia Clean Cities, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting thousands of incredible people that understand the energy challenges we …

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