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Virginia Clean Cities Completes Project, Reaches 1,189 Vehicle Conversions to Propane

Largest propane deployment project in U.S. history involving a government partnership is completeVirginia Clean Cities is proud to announce that 1,189 vehicles have been successfully converted to run on propane autogas through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program (SPADP). The Program is supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program and is administered by the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy and Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University. The conversions completed

Virginia Clean Cities Reaches 1,000 Vehicle Conversions to Propane

Largest propane deployment project in U.S. history involving a government partnershipVirginia Clean Cities  is proud to announce that 1,000 vehicles have been successfully converted to run on propane autogas through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program  (SPADP). The Program is supported by funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Cities Program. “This represents a significant mark with 1,000 vehicle conversions successfully fueling and driving on cleaner

Fleets in regional propane autogas program save $1.62 per gallon on fuel

HARRISONBURG, Va. – November 26, 2012 – Vehicle fleets across 12 U.S. states in the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program  saved an average of $1.62 per gallon last quarter filling up with propane autogas vs. gasoline. Total fuel cost savings in this quarter alone exceeded $100,000, with almost 250 tons of greenhouse gas emissions displaced. To date, autogas fleets in the Program have reduced greenhouse gas emissions by more than 2,000 tons and displaced more than 1 million gallons of gasoline. “We’re nearing the end of the third year of the

Virginia Propane Autogas Roadshow at Hampton Roads Odyssey Day showcases alt fuel that will power state fleets

CHESAPEAKE, Va. – October 18, 2012 – Virginia fleet operators and alternative fuel experts gathered in Chesapeake today for Hampton Roads Clean Energy Day Odyssey, which featured the Virginia Propane Autogas Roadshow. Hosted by Virginia Clean Cities , the roadshow showcased autogas-powered fleet vehicles in the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program  as well as presentations from Alliance   AutoGas , ROUSH 

Regional propane autogas roadshow and vehicle demonstration held in Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – September 20, 2012 – Regional clean fleet project the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program launched the second leg of its educational roadshow   series  with the Mississippi Propane Autogas Roadshow in Jackson, Miss., today. Hosted by the Mississippi Development Authority at the Agricultural & Forestry Museum, the event welcomed local fleets and community members to test drive clean vehicles and learn from industry

Top White House Environmental Advisor Gets Firsthand Look at Newport News Clean Propane Autogas Fleet

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. – August 9, 2012 – The Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality visited Newport News Wednesday to highlight the City’s energy efficiency investments, including 22 propane autogas fleet vehicles converted under the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program. Newport News expects to save $22,000 annually on fuel costs with the clean autogas vehicles, which have already eliminated more than 11 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. Nancy Sutley, the President’s principal environmental advisor, along with U.S. Representative Bobby Scott, Mayor McKinley Price

Regional Propane Autogas Fleet Program Helps Diversify U.S. Transportation Energy

HARRISONBURG, Va. – April 23, 2012 – Between the rising cost of gasoline and $1 billion in proposed government green tax credits and grants for alternative fuel vehicles, the wheels of change are in motion for clean transportation energy in America today. Compressed natural gas (CNG) is currently making headlines, but there’s another domestically produced clean fuel that will play a vital role in the national clean energy equation: propane autogas. The Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program is already helping fleets go green and save money on fuel and maintenance costs by

Clean Cities Alt Fuel Program Trains Regional Fleets in Safe, Effective Propane Autogas Vehicle Maintenance

HARRISONBURG, Va. – January 31, 2012 – As more American fleets hit the road with alternative fuel vehicles, U.S. automotive workers need the technical expertise to safely and effectively maintain them. Virginia Clean Cities, which helps fleets switch to clean propane fuel through the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program, is coordinating training classes this week to ensure Program fleets have the knowledge to correctly perform maintenance and repairs on propane autogas vehicles. “Safety training is essential for technicians, mechanics and other fleet personnel who work with

Nine Southeast Fleets Go Green with Propane Autogas as Part of Regional Initiative

HARRISONBURG, Va. – November 7, 2011 – This week, Virginia Clean Cities announced an additional nine fleets and more than 160 vehicles are joining the Southeast Propane Autogas Development Program for vehicle conversions to propane autogas and the installation of on-site fueling stations. By converting vehicles to run on American-made autogas, these fleets are contributing to American energy security and are helping to increase the number of clean-tech jobs in the region. Fleet recipients include Airport Shuttle of Baton Rouge, La.; Virginia Premier Health of Richmond, Va.; the City of

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