⚡️2026 Fuel Economy Guide has been released⛽️
This doc provides detailed fuel economy estimates for model year 2026 light-duty vehicles, estimated annual fuel costs and other information for prospective car buyers.
Learn more: vacleancities.org/2026-fuel-ec...
New blog alert! We recently visited Camrett Logistics to get an idea of their business operations and where 20% of their fleet is heavy duty electric. Check it out here:
vacleancities.org/learning-the...
Registration is open for MAATSE 2026! Join industry leaders, researchers, policymakers, and more to explore tech and strategies shaping mobility across the region.
Connect with industry peers and see alternative fuel vehicles up close at the expo.
maccce.org/expo-registr...
Join us Jan 29th at 3 PM EST for the Virginia Clean Cities 2026 Program Update Webinar!suc Hear about past successes, current programs, and how you can get involved: vacleancities.org/event/2026-v...
Join us on April 2nd for the Rally in Richmond! Free for fleet managers & VCC members, sessions this year will include a heavy duty vehicle panel, legislative updates, and the iconic clean vehicle expo!
Become a sponsor or RSVP today ⬇️
vacleancities.org/event/2026-r...
Join us at the Energy Independence Summit (EIS26) on Feb 10-11. Connect with 100+ leaders, engage with policymakers, and network with innovators. Early bird pricing ends January 19th! www.transportationenergypartners.org/eis26.html
Our January newsletter is out🎉
🏁 Big events in in 2026!
🔋 Grant announcements
🚌 Partner’s success story with propane transit
🎙️ Join our 1st webinar of the year
Want Virginia clean transportation news and events? Sign up for our email list! vacleancities.org/about/stakeh...
SWVA Building UP is an energy assessment, technical assistance, and funding pilot for energy efficiency upgrades for community-serving orgs in the Southwest VA coalfield region.
If you're an NGO, local gov, or small business, apply by 12/31!
www.solarfinancefund.org/swva-buildin...
Exciting events are coming in 2026! 🗓️ Don’t miss the Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo next July in Shenandoah Valley. Sign up for the waitlist to get updates as they come: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
"Blink Charging, a leading global owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, has been awarded a contract by the City of Richmond for a state of the art network of EV charging stations."⚡️
https://ow.ly/YU3I50Xov0c
New podcast🎙️
We chat with Dr. Anthony Tongen from JMU REDI about research, innovation, and partnerships driving sustainable transportation solutions.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCayI83rPU
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Vem8AEBakSyRsKre8G1K0
Save the date for the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo! On July 21–24, 2026 in Harrisonburg VA, MAATSE will bring together stakeholders exploring the tech and strategies shaping mobility across the region.
Join the waitlist: https://vacleancities.org/event/maatse2026/
Our November newsletter is out🍂
📸 Reflect on our Autumn events
🤝 Partnership article ft. Roush Cleantech
🎙️ New podcast episode
🧳 Highlighting open job positions in our network
Want to stay updated? Sign up for our email list here: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
👻BOO!👻
Just kidding. Implementing cost-effective and cleaner transportation energy solutions doesn't have to be scary when you're working with the right partner - that's what we're here for.
https://vacleancities.org/about/about-us/
What fun it was to spend the afternoon at Emory & Henry University for the EV Ride and Drive!
The dozens of test rides and range of volunteers and exhibitors made this an informative and energizing time⚡️
Photos courtesy of Emory & Henry University: https://ow.ly/zazh50XkASu
NREL's Energy to Communities (E2C) Program is accepting applications for two new peer-learning cohorts until 10/31!
Learn more and apply: https://www.nrel.gov/state-local-tribal/e2c-peer-learning-cohorts?utm_medium=print&utm_source=state-local-tribal&utm_campaign=cohorts
Photo by NREL
Check out our Emory & Henry EV Ride & Drive's featured spot on WCYB!
The story: https://wcyb.com/station/news-5-at-noon/interviews/virginia-clean-cities-ride-and-drive-event-coming-up-saturday-at-emory-henry
Join us: http://vacleancities.org/rideswva
#ThrowbackThursday to last month, when VCC staff member Graham had the chance to join A&N Electric Cooperative on a trip to Tangiers and Smith Islands. Read about the experience below:
https://vacleancities.org/visit-to-tangiers-and-smith-islands/
Students: apply for the Shenandoah Valley Conservation Fellowship🍃
This is a work-based learning experience that matches qualified Shenandoah Valley undergraduate and graduate students with regional conservation organizations for valuable work experience.
Apply by 11/14: https://ow.ly/KvAv50X9nus
VCN is hiring an Executive Director
VCN is looking for the next dynamic leader of the organization capable of executing a successful leadership transition that allows the organization to continue to grow and thrive.
Learn more: https://vcnva.org/were-hiring-executive-director/
Save the date for the first of its kind Advanced Transportation Summit in the Shenandoah Valley, coming July 2026!
Sign up below, and we'll let you know when the website is launched and when more details are available:
https://ow.ly/w0fw50X8CpL
We celebrated Hydrogen Day at Independence Hydrogen with a ribbon cutting at their production facility, an expo. This event showed the entire hydrogen ecosystem – from production to application.
Read more: https://vacleancities.org/hydrogen-day-and-independence-hydrogen-ribbon-cutting/
Want to test drive an EV? Join us at our Ride & Drive on 10/26!
See the EV experience up close, and talk to owners about how they use these vehicles every day. We'll have music & food available, located by the Sportsplex off I-81.
RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events
Our October newsletter is here🎃 highlights:
📆 Join us for our SWVA EV Ride & Drive
🤝 We announce our inaugural transportation conference coming July 2026
🎓 Our work is helping electrify a local literacy program
Stay updated: https://vacleancities.org/about/stakeholders-update/
Another huge thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered, exhibited, and partnered with us on the Norfolk EV Ride and Drive!
Below you’ll find a link to the full photo album; stay tuned for more events from us⚡️
https://www.flickr.com/photos/101006382@N05/albums/72177720329342367
Join us 9/6 for conversations, insights, and a celebration of the communities driving Virginia toward a more sustainable, equitable, and connected future. Driving Forward features 3 panels exploring our clean transportation future on roads, rails, and more.
RSVP: www.eventbrite.com/e/driving-fo...
Project Share Your eNroute Charge (Project SYNC) is creating a community-driven model for EV charging deployment supporting access, resilience and integrated operations.
Want to get involved? Fill out our quick survey and share it with others!
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Want to drive your EV to one of the most beautiful places in Southwest Virginia? You can now! Join us as we cut the ribbon on an EV Charging Station now available at Breaks Interstate Park⚡️
RSVP encouraged, but walk-ins welcome!
www.eventbrite.com/e/breaks-int...
From the Daily News-Record: "Harrisonburg officials support plans for battery energy storage facility" VCC's Alleyn Harned and others are quoted.
www.dnronline.com/news/politic...
This Thursday in Norton, VA!
