Feb. 14, 2025

Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors.

Special Announcements - Events and opportunities

Available Grants - Funding for a wide range of transportation and energy programs and projects

SCC Sponsors and Partners in the News - The latest news about our coalition 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

• Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here

February 18 - VoltPost Presentation, Virtual 



• Modular design allows up to four L2 EVSE retrofittable to metal lampposts  
• Modular design makes unit replacements or upgrades easy 
• Dedicated service, separate from the streetlight, has an independent, utility approved, meter.  

Read more about Volt Post  here 

Join the virtual presentation at noon on 2/18/25

here 

February 20 - GreenGo Ventures’ “Dragon Wings” Demo, Sacramento 

• Transforms Parking Spaces into Resilient Clean-Energy Powerplants in Minutes 
• Completely portable – opens and closes, ready to move in under 5 minutes! 
• No trenching, no construction – Charges four EVs at a time & Megawatt Scalable 
• 100% Made in the USA 

Agenda

• Demo & Presentation 12 noon
• Q&A / Closing Remarks / Lunch 12:30 – 1:30 

Location: DGS Office of Fleet & Asset Management

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834

 Registration Required: Go to www.greengoventures.com or call: 310.486.7500 

West Coast Collaborative, Sacramento

Postponed

We want to inform you that due to current uncertainties, the West Coast Collaborative Partners Meeting (WCCPM) has been postponed. The new dates for the event are September 8-12, 2025, and it will still take place at Cal Expo in Sacramento, CA.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to cancel any travel arrangements you may have made. Your registration will automatically carry over to the new event dates. If you would like to withdraw your registration, please email maddy@nwcleancities.org

Important Updates:

WCCPM

• New WCCPM Dates: September 8-12, 2025
• Location: Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
• Registration: Automatically transferred to the new dates

Aviation Technology Forum

• Aviation Technology Forum: Still scheduled for March 13-14, 2025, as planned.
• Registration: All registrations have been shared with aircraft@arb.ca.gov, and they will serve as the primary contact for any additional information, updates, or inquiries regarding the event.

Green Transportation Summit & Expo website

West Coast Collaborative Partners website

CARB Aircraft & Airports website

April 29 - May 1 - ACT Expo - Anaheim Convention Center  

• Sacramento Clean Cities stakeholders qualify for a $100 discount. First time fleets qualify for a full conference free pass!  

• Contact ttaylor@cleancitiessacramento.org for the $100 discount or the free pass. 

$88 Million Available for Advanced Vehicle Technologies – US DOE: DE-FOA-0003514

• VTO expects to make about 27-47 awards, each ranging between $1 and $6 million
• Grant Application Categories Include
• Multiple battery improvement categories
• Optimized Grid Planning for Electric Vehicles (EVs) using Advanced Metering Infrastructure
• CROP: Co-located Renewable Fuel and Off-road Vehicle Pilots
• Vehicle Life Cycle Analysis Baseline
• Electric Vehicle Workforce Development
• Vehicle Technology Integration Open Topic
• Submission Deadline for Concept Papers: April 1, 2025

Read more here

SACOG Introduces NorCal GO

NorCal GO is a new app that can help you plan trips to work, restaurants, concerts, games, carpools, vanpools, transit, and more throughout the Northern California region. You can also record your trips and earn rewards. It's

free and easy to do! 

Learn more here 

Tesla Semi Commercial Production Q1 2026

Tesla VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, has announced Tesla’s intention to start building volume of Tesla’s Class 8 truck by the end of 2025 and ramp toward full commercial production in 2026.  

Read more here 

Certifications are Critical for EV Production and Maintenance

With the growth of EVs, it is critical for technicians involved in production and maintenance of EVs to have the necessary skills. Certifications include:  

• ASE (Automotive Service Excellence): Well known in the auto industry 
• AWS (American Welding Society): Ensuring technicians have the precise welding skills needed for the range of materials in modern EVs. 
• NIMS (National Institute for Metalworking Skills): Certifications for the skills needed to produce EV components.  

Read more here

BMW Eschews Larger Batteries

BMW’s Chief Development Officer, Frank Weber, has said chasing longer range with larger batteries leads to larger carbon footprints. The real effort should be increasing EV efficiency.  

Read more here 

Carbon Intensity Updates

• California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity
• California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 80.55gCO2e/MJ. 
• Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathways here  

2025 Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Verification Accreditation Training

• LCFS verifier accreditation in-person training April 14-18, 2025, in Sacramento
• April 28-May 2, 2025 in the Los Angeles area
• Applicants who do not currently meet the requirements for lead verifier should consider taking all six courses so that they can be accredited as a verifier and upgrade to lead verifier as soon as the experience requirements have been met.
• $1,400.00 for courses 2 through 6 (Fast track option)
• $1,750.00 for courses 1 through 6 (Non-fast track option)

Read more here

Current LCFS Credit Value: 73.82

February 18 - VoltPost Presentation, Virtual

• Modular design allows up to four L2 EVSE retrofittable to metal lampposts  
• Modular design makes unit replacements or upgrades easy 
• Dedicated service separate from the street light has an independent, utility approved, meter.  

Read more about VoltPost here 

Join the virtual presentation at noon on 2/18/25 here

Go Green Ventures’ “Dragon Wings” Demo

February 20

Sacramento 

• Transforms Parking Spaces into Resilient Clean-Energy Powerplants in Minutes
• Completely portable – opens and closes, ready to move in under 5 minutes! 
• No trenching, no construction – Charges four EVs at a time & Megawatt Scalable 
• 100% Made in the USA 

Agenda

• Demo & Presentation 12noon;
• Q&A / Closing Remarks / Lunch 12:30 – 1:30

Location: DGS Office of Fleet & Asset Management

1700 National Drive

Sacramento, CA 95834

Registration Required: Go to www.greengoventures.com or call: 310.486.7500

West Coast Collaborative, Sacramento

Postponed

We want to inform you that due to current uncertainties, the West Coast Collaborative Partners Meeting (WCCPM) has been postponed. The new dates for the event are September 8-12, 2025, and it will still take place at Cal Expo in Sacramento, CA.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and encourage you to cancel any travel arrangements you may have made. Your registration will automatically carry over to the new event dates. If you would like to withdraw your registration, please email maddy@nwcleancities.org

Important Updates:

WCCPM

• New WCCPM Dates: September 8-12, 2025
• Location: Cal Expo, Sacramento, CA
• Registration: Automatically transferred to the new dates

Aviation Technology Forum

• Aviation Technology Forum: Still scheduled for March 13-14, 2025, as planned.
• Registration: All registrations have been shared with aircraft@arb.ca.gov, and they will serve as the primary contact for any additional information, updates, or inquiries regarding the event.

Green Transportation Summit & Expo website

West Coast Collaborative Partners website

CARB Aircraft & Airports website

March 12 - Sacramento Electric Auto Association (SacEV) Meeting

All interested parties are welcome

Second Wednesday of odd number months (Next meeting – March 12)

California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St, Sacramento

• 5:00 p.m. Test drives (if scheduled)
• 5:30 p.m. Mixer with pizza and soft drinks. Talk with EV owners and tour the museum's "EV Exhibit Center Showpiece" which shows over 100 years of automotive innovation.  
• 6:00 Meeting Start
• 7:00 Mixer - talk one on one with the speakers and other EV Members

For most meetings, you can also join online via Zoom Meeting

See more SacEV Activities here

April 10 – CARB Clean Transportation Equity Incentives Symposium

Los Angeles 

 

• Brings together project administrators, outreach partners, community groups 
• Provides transparency into CARB’s mobility incentive programs 
• Virtual: A link will be provided to registrants prior to the event 
• More information to come soon 

Read more here 

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!

Read more here

May 15 - Sustainable Facilities Forum, Sacramento 

• EcoSynergy: California’s Collaborative Green Future as governments, businesses, communities, and individuals 

Read more here

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
• 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.

Register here

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

Read more here