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Virginia Governor signs legislation and executive order beginning transition of state vehicles to natural gas, electricity or other alternative fuels

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Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed two pieces of legislation that promote the use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles in the Commonwealth. He also signed a new executive order setting out the state alternative fuel plan required by House Bill 2282. —Governor McDonnell.

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DOE awarding $6M to 11 projects to accelerate alternative fuel vehicle market growth

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The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding $6 million to 11 projects aimed at improving potential buyers’ experiences with alternative fuel and plug-in electric vehicles, supporting training, and integrating alternative fuels into emergency planning. Clean Fuels Ohio. AWARD TABLE. Description. Federal amount.

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US DOE Awards $300 Million in Clean Cities Grants to Support Alternative Fuels, Vehicles, and Infrastructure Development

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These projects put more than 9,000 alternative fuel and energy-efficient light-, medium- and heavy-duty vehicles on the road, and establish 542 refueling locations across the country. The project will deploy 502 alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles through 119 public and private fleets throughout the state.

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EcoCAR 3 competition to use Chevy Camaro as base vehicle

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Virginia Tech. West Virginia University. To support the goals, students will explore a variety of advanced propulsion systems, lightweight materials, improve aerodynamics, and utilize alternative fuels. University of Alabama. University of Washington. University of Waterloo. Wayne State University.

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13 governors send letter to automakers encouraging natural gas vehicle development

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Mary Fallin to promote the use of natural gas as a transportation fuel. The states participating in the letter with Colorado and Oklahoma are: Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, West Virginia and Wyoming. —Governors’ letter.

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Aqua America to transition portions of fleet to CNG

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Chairman and CEO Nicholas DeBenedict made the announcement before the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Alternative Fuel Vehicles forum held at Drexel University in Philadelphia.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

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Integrated Fuel Cell Electric Powertrain Demonstration. AOI 13: Alternative Fuel Proof-of-Concept in New Communities and Fleets. Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy. Roush Industries. Helping America’s Rural Counties Transition to Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles. Gas Technology Institute.