January 3, 2025

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

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

• Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here

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 

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 

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

EPA Approves California ACC Waiver

There has been a very mixed reaction to the US EPA’s approval of California’s request for a waiver to allow the implementation of the Advanced Clean Cars Regulation (ACC), the requirement to sell only zero-emission

light-duty vehicles beginning in 2035. 

Read more here

NACS Named Technology of the Year

Inside EVs Global has named the North American Charging Standard (NACS aka Tesla Charger Connector Standard – SAE J3400) their “Technology of the Year” because of the EV advancements made possible with access to the Tesla Charging Network.  

Read more here

EV Battery Minerals Choke Point

An analysis by McKinsey predicts that projected EV sales growth will lead to a choke point within five years where the world’s ability to supply the minerals necessary to produce EV batteries will not be sufficient to meet the projected demand for EVs.  

Read more here 

Army Considering Nuclear Power for Resilience

The U.S. Army is working with the nuclear industry to implement microreactors to increase readiness and resilience at military installations to power critical military missions.  

Read more here 

Green Hydrogen Breakthrough

Professor Mingxin Huang at the University of Hong Kong has developed a type of stainless steel that has extremely high corrosion resistance but costs a fraction of traditional precious metal coatings used in electrolyzers,

opening the door to direct hydrogen production from seawater. 

Read more here

CARB’s 2024 Annual Evaluation of FCEV Deployment Fuel Station Network 

• Latest assessment of California’s on-road light-duty fuel cell electric vehicle fleet   
• Auto manufacturer projections for future deployment volumes in California   
• Progress in the development of California’s hydrogen fueling station network   
• CARB staff recommendations for refueling station reliability  

Read more here

California Baseline Crude Oil Average Carbon Intensity 

Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathways here

Current LCFS Credit Value: 77.00

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 

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

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

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

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.

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