Virginia Clean Cities

05/30/2026

Great day to see stakeholders and leaders at Electrified Marina open the worlds first electric boat showroom. Was fun to boat clean with these leaders today.

05/29/2026

Kickoff is coming soon for the inaugural Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo. Join industry leaders, technology adopters, researchers, policymakers, and more in the Shenandoah Valley this July.

Registering before May 31st gets you discounted rates for our conference in Harrisonburg, Virginia. If you're looking for a chance to network, learn, and help shape the Mid-Atlantic's transportation energy markets, there's plenty of room for you at MAATSE 2026.

05/29/2026

American-grown soybeans are helping power the future of clean transportation. 🌱🚛

A new collaboration involving B100 biodiesel, Volvo Trucks and Perdue’s supply chain shows how renewable fuels can reduce emissions today while supporting U.S. agriculture and domestic energy production. Biodiesel made from soybeans is proving that sustainable transportation solutions don’t have to wait for the future — they’re already moving goods across America.

From farms to freight, this is another example of how innovation, agriculture and transportation can work together to strengthen rural economies and lower carbon emissions.

Read more: https://vacleancities.org/b100-biodiesel-made-from-american-grown-soybeans-will-help-power-volvo-trucks-transporting-fresh-chicken-across-perdues-supply-chain/

A Perdue Volvo truck from a 2022 post on Perdue Transportation’s page. Salisbury, Md. (May 29, 2026)— Perdue Farms, in collabora

05/29/2026

An oldie but goodie: Insightful conversation on alternative fuel school buses

On their video podcast "Bird's Eye View", Blue Bird's Alternative Power Team and ROUSH CleanTech team up to compare and contrast propane and electric school buses in terms of fueling, cost, and future resiliency. The subject-matter experts also discuss combined fleets and how the two fuel options can work together to bring cleaner air to students and communities.

Listen in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IFiLbQpn48

05/25/2026

Welcoming Anything EV as a New Platinum Member!

Based in Virginia Beach, VA, Anything EV is a one stop shop for charger installation, service, and tools for your EV. They help you set up charging at home or at work, keep your vehicle running its best, and protect your family with safety products built for EV owners.

Their team covers every stage of the EV journey, helping individuals, businesses, and government agencies adopt and maintain electric vehicles with confidence.

Learn more about Anything EV in our feature post: https://vacleancities.org/welcoming-anything-ev-as-a-new-platinum-member/

05/24/2026

Are you looking to save money on your operations? Do you want to enhance health and safety for workers in your auto shop? You can do all this and be an environmental leader in your industry.

Virginia DEQ’s Office of Pollution Prevention is piloting a program that will offer no-cost pollution prevention (P2) technical assistance for auto shops in Northern Virginia.

Learn more here: https://www.deq.virginia.gov/business-construction/pollution-prevention/green-garage-program

05/23/2026

VCC is proud to support the 2026, the nation’s premier electric transportation conference, happening September 13–15 in Seattle. Let’s connect, collaborate, and power the future of mobility.

Use our promo code 75CLEANCITIES-VIRGINIA for $75 off your ticket! https://www.roadmapforth.org/2026/register?code=75CLEANCITIES-VIRGINIA

05/22/2026

Last month, the City of Charlottesville welcomed electric school buses to their fleet. Check out their video highlighting the arrival! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2mySvuueSw

05/21/2026

Connect with Viatec at MAATSE 2026!

Based in Greenville, SC, Viatec produces the family of Work Force fleet electrification solutions for vocational vehicles that are designed to reduce lifecycle operating costs and eliminate engine idling and greenhouse gas emissions at work sites.

Step onto the expo floor and explore the Terex Utilities bucket truck, featuring articulated telescoping and a 40 foot hydraulic boom powered by Viatec's work Force ePTO.

Matthew Austin, Business Development will also be speaking on the July 23rd panel "Managing a Fleet in a Complex World: Strategy at the Intersection of Policy, Prices & the Shop." Be sure to stop by!

Register with early bird rates until May 31: https://maccce.org/expo-registration/

05/20/2026

Check out our featured article in ACT News for MAATSE 2026!

Amidst navigating an energy crisis and a fast-moving mix of mandates, incentive programs, infrastructure constraints, and technology choices, there's a lot to consider when making fleet and vehicle infrastructure decisions.

If you're exploring alternative fuel vehicles, the Mid-Atlantic Advanced Transportation Summit & Expo is an event you don't want to miss.

https://www.act-news.com/news/maatse-2026-the-mid-atlantic-fleet-forum-for-whats-next/