April 2025

Porter County Earth Day

Event Recap

Earth Day may be April 22, but we celebrate with events the entire month! Porter County hosted a spectacular Earth Day Expo earlier this month, where GOEVIN was able to display a Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevy Equinox and educate the community about electric vehicles.

DC Board Member Spotlight

Jerry Rinehold

Stoops Freightliner - Western Star & Trailer

Professional Questions:


How long have you been a Drive Clean Indiana Board Member?


"I have been a DCI Board Member for a little over a year."


Why did you join the DCI Board?


"I joined the DCI Board to learn more about the available grants to help our customers and to meet more people in the heavy-duty EV business. I also strive to educate more people about heavy-duty electric vehicles."


What is your role/contribution to the coalition as a DCI Board Member?


"I have signed up for the Education/Outreach committee this year."


What DCI event do you enjoy the most?


"I really enjoyed our Annual Technology Conference we held at the end of last year."


Get to Know Jerry:


What is something not many people know about you?


"I enjoy drag racing and sports cars!"


How do you spend your time outside of work?


"Outside of work, I love to watch my son play hockey and spend quality time with my family."


Coffee or tea?


"Not a fan of either."


What's a movie or TV show you've watched recently that you'd recommend?


"Landman on Paramount+ and Presumed Innocent on Apple TV."


What is something you're looking forward to?

"I'm looking forward to getting my Camaro back on the road this year. It was down for a year for a total rebuild."

MACOG Partners for Clean Air Annual Awards Luncheon


Thank you to the MACOG staff for hosting a lovely and educational program and awards luncheon this month. We were able to make new connections and celebrate the MACOG region's clean air successes.


MACOG announced four annual award winners. We applaud their leadership and action to promote cleaner air!


  • City of Nappanee
  • The Tire Rack (Drive Clean Indiana Member)
  • South Bend Bike Garage
  • Cultivate Food Rescue

April Highlighted Fuel

Electricity can be used to power all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles directly from the power grid. Vehicles running on electricity produce no tailpipe emissions. The only emissions that can be attributed to electric vehicles are those generated in the production process at the power plant. The electric grid is an easily accessible driving energy.


Learn more on our website

Police Department Saves Thousands Of Dollars Each Month Using Electric Vehicles


"The Bargersville Police Department made history in 2019 as the first in Indiana to add a Tesla Model 3 to its fleet. Five years later, the small-town force of just 16 officers has become a global leader in EV policing, operating a fleet of 13 Tesla patrol vehicles and saving taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars in the process."



Read more here

FOURSOMES ARE SELLING FAST!

Join us for one of our most popular events of the year, the 13th Annual Clean Air Golf Outing! The event will feature all of the activities our annual golf outing is known for – fun on the links, delicious meals, cocktails, raffles, on-course contests, networking, and more!


We’ll be back at the beautiful White Hawk Country Club, 1001 White Hawk Drive in Crown Point, Indiana.

REGISTER HERE!

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Purdue University is recruiting trucking fleets in Indiana to fill out their Midwest ZEVI Fleet Survey.


Participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire in Qualtrics, which will take about 20 minutes. The survey includes questions related to current fleet characteristics, intentions to adopt electric trucks, preferences for charging infrastructure and its features, as well as some basic information for future correspondence if they are willing to be contacted.


While participants may not directly benefit from this study, their participation will contribute to addressing critical research questions about electric truck adoption and charging preferences, ensuring that their perspectives are heard.

Take Survey

LAST CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS! BRING YOUR EV FOR DISPLAY!

The Michigan City Sustainability Commission's Earth Month Extravaganza is an all-ages, FREE environmental event.


We are in search of EV owner volunteers to bring their EV for a static display (no ride & drives this time).


Our EV Showcase will be from 12 - 3 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 26.

Register Your Vehicle Here!

What is EMPOWER?

 

The national government-funded program called EMPOWER prioritizes equity and inclusivity while encouraging workplace EV charging. The name and mission stand for Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness.

What is Drive Clean Indiana's role?

We provide FREE coaching & consulting services to support employers who are interested in implementing charging for their employees!

Learn More About EMPOWER

Forth’s Charge at Home initiative, in partnership with Drive Clean Indiana, is working to address the barriers to installing EV chargers at multifamily properties.


Join us for our next Roundtable Series session on April 24, 2025, at 10AM PST, where we will focus on the barriers and solutions to EV charging in existing multifamily properties. Rachel Corn from GoPowerEV will break down the top three barriers to installation—and more importantly, innovative solutions.


Rachel leads go-to-market strategy at GoPowerEV, bringing deep experience in scaling startups, leading teams, and driving growth. Previously a CEO in autotech and a Bain & Company strategist, she holds an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Register Here!

There's One Week Left to Submit Nominations for the

2025 Partners for Clean Air Awards!

Nominations, including self-nominations, may be submitted online through Wednesday, April 30, 2025.


Four awards will be presented, one in each of the following categories:


• Business

• Municipal

• Industrial

• The Mark Siminski Bicycle Award: this award will recognize an individual or entity for extraordinary efforts to promote and/or participate in bicycling in the Northwest Indiana community.

Submit Nominations Here!

Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium Webinar

The goal of the Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium is to educate Indiana schools on the benefits of cleaner fuels, reduce emissions, and provide information on operation cost savings. The Indiana Clean School Bus Consortium consists of partners from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM), the Indiana Department of Education, Region 5 EPA representatives, and Indiana School Bus transportation leaders.


Join us for insightful discussions and updates on clean school buses. Each session offers engaging conversations and valuable insights aimed at advancing school transportation. Through interactive presentations and expert-led discussions, you’ll gain the tools and knowledge needed to explore innovative strategies and drive impactful results. Mark your calendars and connect with industry leaders working toward a more efficient and sustainable future.

Next Webinar: June 25, 2025

Register Here!

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Our success is your success. When you choose clean fuels, vehicles, energy, and technologies, everyone wins with improved air quality, cost savings, job creation and security, support for American farmers, and independence from imported oil.



Advanced levels of membership yield greater benefits, including increased marketing for your organization on our digital platforms and the addition of grant development hours. Grant development provides one of the greatest opportunities for return on investment in your Drive Clean Indiana membership.

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