November 15, 2024

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

Fleet Resources for CARB Regulatory Compliance



• Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation Exemptions and Extensions Overview
• Zero-Emission Vehicle Purchase Exemption
• Zero-Emission Vehicle Purchase Exemption Checklist
• Daily Usage Exemption
• Non-Repairable Vehicle Exemption
• Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Delay Extension
• Zero-Emission Infrastructure Delay Extension Checklist
• Advanced Clean Fleets Calculator
• Advanced Clean Fleets Searchable FAQ
• ZEV TruckStop Webpage
• TRUCRS Reporting Guide Videos
• List of Certified Medium and Heavy-Duty ZEVs 
• CALSTART Funding Finder Tool

ACT Expo is back in Anaheim in 2025 

• Registration Is Now Open
• First Time Fleets Can Attend FREE! To apply, contact ttaylor@cleancitiessacramento.org
• Early Bird Registration through December 6 - Save more than 40% on a Full Conference Pass 



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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

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Propane School Bus Opportunities

The propane industry makes a case for renewable propane school buses having 75% lower in carbon emissions than grid electricity and are less than half as expensive as electric buses.

 

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Toyota’s Solid State Battery

Toyota appears to be nearing production of their solid state battery, a move that could put them into a leading position in the EV market.

 

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EVs Equal Fewer Jobs

A study of VW in Germany shows massive manufacturing job losses will follow the introduction of EVs in the future, and VW is mandating a 10% pay cut for employees who want to keep their jobs now. 

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Solar Powered Drone Breaks Endurance Record

The Kraus Hamdani Aeorspace’s K1000ULE solar drone flew autonomously for 75 hours, 53 minutes at a site in Oregon.

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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

Current LCFS Credit Value: 72.14

Recent Alt Fuel Filings

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
• 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.