Virginia governor signs executive order calling for state's transition to alternative-fuel vehicles

In a bold and sort of unexpected move, Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell has signed an executive order calling for widespread use of natural gas, electric or other alternative-fueled vehicles throughout the Commonwealth.

The Virginia Office of Fleet Management Services, which oversees approximately 4,000 passenger-type vehicles used by some 175 state agencies and institutions, will be tasked with replacing much of its fleet with alternative-fuel vehicles.

Effective immediately, Virginia is to, "pursue all practicable and cost-effective options to promote the use of alternative fuel vehicles." Increased use of alternative fuel vehicles holds, according to Governor McDonnel, the potential to, "reduce our dependence on foreign oil, support the expansion of private-sector businesses and create new jobs here in the Commonwealth."

Governor McDonnell says the state's "all fuel approach" provides the Commonwealth with the best opportunity to meet its goals. Hit the jump to check out Virginia's approved list of alt-fuel vehicles.


Source: Autoblog Green