Drive Clean Indiana and GOEVIN Announce New EV Charging Infrastructure Funding and
GOEVIN: Closing the Gap Tour
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GOEVIN and Drive Clean Indiana are excited to launch the GOEVIN:
Closing the Gap Tour — a multi-stop roadshow dedicated to building awareness and support for expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Indiana.
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Thank you to our
GOEVIN: Closing the Gap Tour sponsors!
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Michigan City
Earth Month Extravaganza
Event Recap
| | | Drive Clean Indiana rounded out our Earth Month Celebrations with an EV display at the Michigan City Sustainability Commission's Earth Month Extravaganza. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicated their Saturday to showcasing their EV! | | | | |
Congratulations to Former DCI Board Member Patty Stovall on the Grand Opening of her Non-Profit, Sounds of Sarah
Sounds of Sarah Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to providing a variety of prevention, education, and public services that focus on the dangers of illicit fentanyl, counterfeit drugs, and addictions. Its mission is to raise awareness of the nationwide opioid and illicit drug epidemic, ensuring the public has access to the necessary information and resources to save lives.
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DCI Board Member Spotlight
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Shane Langemeier
Best Equipment Company, Inc.
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Professional Questions:
How long have you been a Drive Clean Indiana Board Member?
Five years.
Why did you join the DCI Board?
Given Best Equipment's long-standing partnership with DCI, I sought to become more actively engaged with the organization.
What is your role/contribution to the coalition as a DCI Board Member?
I've had the privilege of serving as Vice President for the past two years, during which I have worked alongside two exceptional Presidents, Belinda Puetz (CountryMark) and Dave Dorsett (Kerlin Bus).
What DCI event do you enjoy the most?
I particularly enjoy the Annual Christmas Party, as it provides an excellent opportunity to connect with esteemed professionals within the industry.
Get to Know Shane:
What is something not many people know about you?
I worked as a bartender for several years during my college years. Interestingly, this experience directly led to my first position in the waste and recycling sector.
How do you spend your time outside of work?
I enjoy spending time tending my garden and subsequently relaxing with a glass of wine.
Coffee or tea?
Coffee.
What's a movie or TV show you've watched recently that you'd recommend?
I recommend Peaky Blinders.
What is something you're looking forward to?
I am looking forward to a family trip to the Bahamas this summer. My three sons recently became scuba certified, and this will be our first scuba diving trip together.
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Spring and Summer
Energy Saving Tips
Read these tips from the U.S. Department of Energy to help save energy and keep costs down during the warmer months!
| | | Use Your Window to Keep Heat Out | |  | Operate Your Thermostat Efficiently | | | Use Fans and Ventilation Strategies to Cool Your Home | | | Lower Your Water Heating Costs | | | Consider a Range of Appliances and Lighting Options | | | Keep Hot Air From Leaking Into Your Home | | | | |
May is National Clean Air Month!
As we move into the summer months, understanding the air quality index is crucial for maintaining healthy lungs.
The U.S. Air Quality Index (AQI) is the EPA's tool for communicating about outdoor air quality and health. The AQI includes six color-coded categories, each corresponding to a range of index values. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern.
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Natural gas is a domestically produced alternative fuel that is readily available to end-users through the utility infrastructure. It can produce significantly fewer harmful emissions than gasoline or diesel when used in natural gas vehicles.
Natural gas is a mixture of hydrocarbons, predominantly methane (CH4). As delivered through the pipeline system, it also contains hydrocarbons, such as ethane and propane, as well as other gases, including nitrogen, helium, carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide, and water vapor.
Learn more on our website
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How to Choose Between CNG and RNG in Fleet Operations
"The decision for a fleet to choose between compressed natural gas (CNG) or renewable natural gas (RNG) comes down to sustainability and economics, according to David King, product manager for natural and renewable gas engines at Cummins. He noted that RNG can offer even more benefits, especially when used to complement a fleet that already uses natural gas.
But before deciding which (or both) fuel methods to use, it helps to understand some of the key benefits of CNG and RNG."
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.
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Panasonic is committed to ecologically producing sustainable technologies that create a healthier planet where we can all thrive.
New approaches to battery recycling and cobalt reclamation, investing in renewable energy, and innovating products that are built to last are some of the ways they're making an impact.
| | AMVIC is an expert advanced clean energy-to-power non-profit organization that serves mobile and stationary power industries, government, regulatory, and standards entities, alongside academia. AMVIC is the central hub for collaboration and partnerships in clean energy-to-power. | | |
YMX Logistics is a trusted national provider of end-to-end outsourced yard logistics.
YMX specializes in sustainable, optimized enterprise yard and transportation services and solutions for all-sized yards across retail, manufacturing, and distribution sectors.
| | EV Company Slate to Make Michiana a Manufacturing Hub | | |
The Jeff Bezos-backed electric vehicle company, Slate, is looking to make Michiana its home for manufacturing.
Slate Automotive is a brand-new company that's looking to make affordable and fully customizable electric vehicle pickup trucks. It has a beta facility in Troy, Michigan, but it's looking at a site just outside Warsaw for its first manufacturing hub.
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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.
| | | 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 | |
Charge at Home Roundtable: EV Charging Best Practices & Learning Lessons - May 22, 2025
10 a.m. PT/12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
This session will provide perspective & lessons learned from the multifamily property owner perspective, especially for existing properties. Panelists will share specifics regarding feedback and learnings from vision, goal, and EV partner selection, to install and launch.
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Clean Transportation in the News!
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities!
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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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