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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 January 10th 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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Attention Nor Cal Public Fleet Managers
MEMA General Membership 2025 Kick Off Meeting
Date: January 16, 2025
Location: City and County of San Francisco Fleet Shop
Time: 11am – 2pm.
RSVP here
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Save the Dates: March 12, 13, 14 - West Coast Collaborative, Sacramento
- March 12: “Policy Day: with Federal and State Alt Fuel and ZEV Policies and Regulations
- March 13: “Fleet Day” with ZEV Implementation case studies and training
- March 14: “Aviation Day” covering Alt Fuel & ZEV Aircraft plus Airport Operations
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Grants Accepting Applications | |
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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
Read more here
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors & Partners Make the News! | |
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Nikola Opens Hydrogen Station in West Sacramento
Nikola’s hydrogen division, HYLA, has announced that their first Northern California station will open this month in West Sacramento at 917 Stillwater Rd.
Read more here
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The U.S. Department of Energy Innovative Clean Energy Tech Grant
- Eight topics to be Funded
- Innovative Electric Vehicle Battery Cells and Components:
- Improving EV Battery Recycling Efficiency:
- Improving Consumer Electronic Battery Recycling Efficiency:
- Modular Heavy-Duty Vehicle Batteries:
- Material Innovations for Thermal Runaway Mitigation in High-Energy Battery Enclosures:
- EV Battery Firefighting Technologies:
- Electrified Hydraulic Components for Off-road Equipment:
- Energy Efficient Mobility Systems:
- Awards up to $200K
- Letters of Intent Due 1/14/25
Read more here
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U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
Developed by the Departments of Energy (DOE), Transportation (DOT), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Blueprint is a landmark strategy for cutting all greenhouse emissions from the transportation sector by 2050.
Read more here
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Early Bird Registration for Transportation Energy Partners/Energy Independence Summit Extended
- The Summit will brings together industry leaders, policymakers
- Clean transportation strategies, success stories, and initiatives
- Insightful keynote presentations from leading agency and industry experts
- Networking opportunities with stakeholders from the public and private sectors
- Interactive workshops and panels on the latest trends and policies in sustainable transportation
Read more here
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Alternative Fuels Insights | |
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EV Home Retention Issues & Answers
If your organization is trying to understand how to address the tax insurance, liability, and cost reimbursement issues with home retention of EVs, check out these references:
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2025 President’s Awards: Environmental Youth Award and Environmental Educators Award
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Canoo Furloughs All Employees
Canoo has now put 100% of their employees on a mandatory unpaid break. Canoo’s financial woes continue, with their stock price going from $100/share to $1.00/share in 2024.
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BEV Refuse Trucks
The city of Kuna, Idaho, contracts with J&M Sanitation for their residential waste collection. J&M has replaced all their diesel trucks with battery electric trucks manufactured by BYD.
Read more here
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Rivian’s 4th Quarter Success
Rivian exceeded their projected sales in Q4 of 2024, stating that supply shortages are no longer an issue. Rivian is now expecting to turn its first profit.
Read more here
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Honda, Nissan & Mitsubishi Merger
Honda and Nissan have signed an MOU to develop a merger to combat Chinese domination of the EV market, and Mitsubishi may also join them.
Read more here
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Clean Hydrogen Rule Published
The US Department of the Treasury has finalized the rule that will allow certain “Clean” hydrogen producers to access Inflation Reduction Act funding. Clean hydrogen is defined as being produced from nuclear, biogas, and in some states' [including California] grid power.
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Department of Defense 2025 Funding Priorities
The US Department of Defense has announced their funding priorities for 2025, and these will include autonomous mobile robots, battery storage, biomass and “green” hydrogen production.
Read more here
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Current LCFS Credit Value: 76.00 | |
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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.
Read more here
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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
Read more here
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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.
Read more here
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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
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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!
Read more here
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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
Read more here
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