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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors.
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In this December 20th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities | |
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Upcoming Grants - Funding for a wide range of transportation and energy programs and projects
Upcoming Workshops - Participate in the decision making process
New Updates, Regulations & Requirements - Regulations and requirements that may affect your operations
Alternative Fuel & Zero-Emission Insights - Learn what’s new and what’s coming soon
Conferences, Programs - Educational, networking and presentation opportunities
Presentations Slides and Videos from Previous Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars
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Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here
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Costco DCFC
Costco has partnered with Electrify America to install DCFC at stores in Florida and Colorado plus stores in Loomis, Sacramento and Pleasanton.
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Grants Accepting Applications | |
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EPA’s 2024 Clean School Bus Grants Program Now Open
- Up to $965M in funding
- Up to 50 Buses per Application including chargers
- CNG and Propane buses are eligible
- Applications due January 9th
Read more here
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CEC Communities in Charge Funding Wave 3 Now Open
- $6,500 per level 2 connector with additional incentives available for multi-family and Tribal projects
- $30M in block grant funding for light-duty level 2 EV charging stations for commercial and multi-family properties in CA.
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Email communitiesincharge@gridalternatives.org for questions.
- Apply by January 31, 2025
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors & Partners Make the News! | |
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SacEV’s January Meeting
Check out 2025's first SacEV meeting on Wednesday January 8th, 5:30pm at the California Auto Museum. The program will include updates on the Sacramento City EV Blueprint Implementation and some new charging grants. We'll also
have SacRT's Director of Planning, Anthony Adams , inform us of plans for the first three EV mobility hubs. Plus Pizza and refreshments.
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US DOE Opens Applications for Connected Communities 2.0
Read more here
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February 12 - CALSTART’s California Summit: Driving Progress Toward 2030, Sacramento
- This will be a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and action
- Collaborate with Industry leaders, state policymakers, and advocates
- Learn about innovative strategies to decarbonize and transform transportation
Read more here
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EPA “AirNow”
The U.S. EPA has updated the AirNow mobile app to allow users to receive optional push notifications of their local Air Quality Index forecasts for the next day.
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Alternative Fuels Insights | | |
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Glamping in Luxury
Lightship, a Colorado company will introduce the L1 luxury camping trailer in 2025. The L1 has an 85kWh battery pack that provides power for both on-board HVAC/Appliance/Lighting energy and a drive axle on the trailer so the towing vehicle does not lose range.
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CEC Approves $1.4 Billion Over Four Years to Expand Zero-Emission Transportation Infrastructure
- Accelerates progress on the state’s electric vehicle charging and H2 refueling goals
- Help deploy infrastructure for LD/MD/HD ZEVs
- 50% Spent in Priority Communities
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Postal EVs Behind Schedule
The Post Office’s purchase of 60,000 EV Mail Delivery Vehicles from Oshkosh is falling far behind schedule due to manufacturing problems and problems with suppliers.
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Global Hydrogen Demand Skyrocketing
GlobalData has published a report, “Hydrogen Revolution: Startups Powering a Clean Future” that highlights the rapid growth in demand for hydrogen in industry, transportation and power generation.
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Solid State Auto Batteries by 2026?
Factorial, with contracts from Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz and Stllantis, claims to have developed several energy saving manufacturing systems and has tested their solid state batteries in over 2,000 charge cycles. They will be supplying Stellantis pre-commercial scale deployment batteries for a fleet of Dodge Charger EVs.
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Hydrogen H2 ICEs
Toyota, Volvo, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki and several other companies are working on ICE engines fueled by hydrogen as very low emission and very low GHG technologies.
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CARB Verifies Line Haul Locomotive
CARB has verified a 4,500hp Progress Rail line haul locomotive to their current most stringent emission standards for PM, NOx, CO and HC. The locomotive uses cooled EGR and high-pressure common rail fuel injection.
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Carbon Intensity Updates
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California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 80.55gCO2e/MJ..
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Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathways here
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Recent Renewable Fuels Carbon Intensity Submittals | |
Current LCFS Credit Value: 77.00 | |
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AVI Hands-On Technician Training with Bosch Trainers & Certificate
Florida - January 15 - 17
- Core Systems: Control systems, safety protocols, EV motors, high-voltage batteries
- Thermal Management: Principles of electric air conditioning and thermal management
- Practical Skills: Testing, diagnosis, and troubleshooting critical EV/Hybrid systems.
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TEP’s “ACCELERATE” Clean Fuels Conference
San Diego - Jan 20 - 23
- Featured Speaker Beth Whited, CEO, Union Pacific
- Biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel
- Clean fuels for land, sea and sky
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CALSTART's California Summit: Driving Progress Toward 2030
February 12 - Sacramento
Join us in Sacramento for the California Summit, where the brightest minds and most influential leaders in the transportation and clean energy sectors will come together to shape the future. With less than five years to go to reach our ambitious emissions reduction targets, this event serves as a dynamic platform for meaningful discussions, collaboration, and action.
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ACT Expo
April 28 - May 1 - Anaheim
Registration Is Now Open
Early Bird Registration through December 6 - Save more than 40% on a Full Conference Pass
- 12,000+ Industry Stakeholders
- 2,700+ Fleet Operators
- 450+ Exhibitors (OEMs & Suppliers)
- 200+ Advanced Clean Vehicles
- Gain real-world insights from fleet case studies
- Stay ahead of evolving regulations
- Learn about federal, state, and local funding opportunities
- Expo Hall with the latest advanced commercial vehicles and technologies.
- Ride & Drive of the newest trucks, buses, vans, and more!
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Green Technology Summit and Expo (GTSE) 2025
June 9 - 12, Tacoma
- The Green Transportation Summit & Expo (GTSE) is the West Coast’s premier fleet modernization and sustainable transportation event including Diversifying Green Transportation, Ride and Drive
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GTSE offers attendees an inside look at the latest in fleet technologies and innovation and provides informative sessions featuring a who’s who of national and regional transportation leaders.
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California Climate and Energy Collaborative 2025
July 9 & 10 - San José
- Engage in interactive discussions with peers from across the state
- Learn about the latest climate and energy news and opportunities
- Connect with leaders pursuing cutting-edge climate initiatives
- Exchange knowledge, best practices, and innovative strategies
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