Virginia Clean Cities

Vehicle Expo Highlight: Propane Power💪

Propane has seen a rise in fleets across the region for its reliability and cost-effectiveness. On the MAATSE expo floor, explore some of the vehicles that schools and fleets use every day for their important tasks. Learn about the LPG Bi-Fuel van and LPG School Bus, presented by Alliance Autogas and Blue Bird respectively.

These are just two of many vehicle and mobility options you can see on the show floor. See the full lineup at the link below!

Our July newsletter has been released🌤️ Here are some highlights:

🧳 We’re just two weeks away from the inaugural Summit & Expo in the Valley
📣 Share your feedback on the Virginia Energy Plan by July 31st
📝We’re partnering with SAE to bring High Voltage EV Safety courses
🚤Joined Electrified Marina’s grand opening of a new showroom

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If you are a rural community considering whether to install electric vehicle charging infrastructure, check out this article. St. Paul, in Russell County, jumped on a grant opportunity to install EV charging and is reaping the benefits. Thanks Generation180 for making sure this story was shared.

The Town of St. Paul, Virginia meets the rising demand for rural EV charging Tucked away in the southwest corner of Virginia, you’ll find locals and tourists alike enjoying a variety of outdoor recreation activities in the town of

July 21st is dedicated to two pre-conference workshops for fleet staff. Completing these will award attendees with a certification. Learn more and sign up to the sessions below!

🍃Sustainable Fleet Management Certificate Program:
Gain the tools and methodologies fleet managers need to create sustainable plans, to acquire sustainable fleet assets, and to implement eco-driving and change management practices that help fleets reach their organization’s sustainability goals. This course will explore: Building a Sustainable Fleet Program, Acquiring a Sustainable Fleet, Driver Training, Fleet Metrics, Fuel Tracking, Sustainable Leadership and Change Management.

⛽️Propane Autogas Vehicle Technician Training
This is an introductory course for automobile service technicians looking to understand propane Autogas components, systems, and operations. There are four lessons in this course: Propane Fuel, Safety Considerations, Propane Vehicle Systems and Component Operation, and Vehicle Inspections.

Sign up for a session: https://maccce.org/expo-agenda/

Toyota has been a part of the cultural fabric in North America for nearly 70 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our more than 1,800 dealerships.

Toyota directly employs nearly 64,000 people in North America who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of over 50 million cars and trucks at our 14 manufacturing plants. In 2025, Toyota’s plant in North Carolina began to assemble automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.

Come see them and more at MAATSE!