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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors.
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition is rebranding to NorCal Clean Cities And Communities | | In this eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities | |
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Special Announcements
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
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Presentation Slides and Recordings Posted Here
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BD Outcomes Specializes in Fleet Electrification Consulting
BD Outcomes (BDO) will collaborate with municipalities, schools, cities and commercial fleets to efficiently formulate, strengthen and host electrification plans that leverage innovative technologies and practical implementation strategies.
Read more here
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CARB Plug-in Hybrid Survey
CARB is seeking your response to their survey on Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles (PHEV). It’s a short 3-to-5-minute survey that will help CARB develop an information sticker helping new car buyers better understand the expected performance of PHEVs they are considering.
Take the survey here
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Tuning E Bikes and Micro Mobility to Air Quality Management, Virtual
November 12 (9am - 10am PST, 10am – 11am MDT)
- Moderator - Will Toor, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Office
- Quantifying Strategic Investment in Ebikes for Emissions Reductions - Mike Salisbury, Director of Transportation Programs at Colorado Energy Office
- Converting SOV Trips to Micro mobility and Transit with value added incentives - David Winterstein, CEO Velocia
- Using Shared Micromobility as Transit Feeder - Michael Hughes, Executive Director, West Line Corridor Collaborative (WLCC) and Joel Robert Cox, Masters Candidate at Denver University
Register here
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Lucid ‘Drop-in-and-View" Event
November 13, Sacramento
Check out the Lucid lineup (Lucid Air & Lucid Gravity), see the Lucid that will be on the State bid and talk to the Lucid subject matter experts.
Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: 1700 National Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95834
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Communities in Charge – Funding Round 4 Open
- Funding for the installation of Level 1 smart outlets
- This funding wave focuses exclusively on multi-family housing and adjacent sites
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DCFC Grant Program Returns
The Fast Charge California Project (FCCP) is the latest CALeVIP initiative funded by the CEC and managed by the Center for Sustainable Energy.
- $55M in Grants Available
- Incentives for public DCFC Installations
- Project Launch: July 2025, First come, first served
Read more here
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CARB Funding Opportunities for Fleets and Their Adoption of Zero-emission Vehicles, CORE, HVIP, and ISEF
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Communities in Charge Application Window Is Now Open
CALSTART announces the launch of Communities in Charge providing $30M in incentives for schools, health care centers, local businesses and communities.
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Application window for Level 2 EV charging rebates opened on August 5th
- Application window for Level 1 EV charging rebates will open on October 7th, 2025
- Last day to apply for either a Level 1 or Level 2 EV charging rebate is January 9th, 2026
Read more here
| | Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors & Partners Make the News! | |
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NAFA Webinar Series – Free for NAFA Members, $99 Non-member per session
- Friday, November 7 – Trends and Insights from the Judges - Learn about the changes the Green Fleet Award judges are witnessing, and what you can do to act on these trends immediately.
Read more and register here
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Toyota’s Solid State Battery Plans
Toyota has partnered with Sumitomo to produce solid state batteries with longer lives and faster charging times. They expect to introduce cars with these batteries by 2027.
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GM’s LMR Battery Plans
GM is partnering with LG Energy Solutions to produce Lithium Manganese-Rich (LMR) batteries for mid-size EV trucksl. LMR batteries are expected to have higher energy density and to be less expensive than conventional Li batteries.
Read more here
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Five Ford Transit Conversions
Fuel2Electric specializes in ICE-to-EV conversions and will perform full conversions or provide conversion kits and professional couching. Current conversions in stock and available for sale include:
- 2022 Ford Transit-350 Base Van converted by Lightning eMotors, low miles, 200 mile range
- E-350 and E-450 shuttle buses, work truck and school buses conversion kit
Contact email to: contact@fuel2electric.com
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Tesla’s Robo Taxi Lessons Downloaded to Consumers
Tesla has gained significant knowledge operating robo taxis in San Francisco and Austin that they are now downloading to consumers. These include improved navigation around blocked roads, enhanced handling of unprotected turns and lane changes, better detection of debris, and improved response to emergency vehicles.
Read more here
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Ford Pauses Lightning Production
Ford has announced that they have paused production of the Lightning due in part to a shortage of aluminum and will transfer all Lighting-related manufacturing jobs and add 1,000 new jobs to boost production of ICE and PHEV trucks that use less aluminum by 50,000 units in 2026.
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Rivian Laying Off Employees
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe has announced that Rivian will lay off over 600 employees as they are restructuring their marketing, vehicle operations, sales/delivery and mobile operations teams.
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GM Ends Brightdrop Production
At a GM earnings call on October 21, CEO Mary Berra announced that GM will discontinue production of the Brightdrop Step Van. Ms. Berry cited a slower than projected growth in the commercial electric van market that has been made more challenging due to regulatory and incentive changes.
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Google Goes Nuclear
As Google seeks the power to expand their AI capabilities, they have made aggressive moves into nuclear power, signing a 25 year Power Purchase Agreement with Iowa’s Duane Arnold Nuclear facility. This facility was decommissioned in 2020 but will be brought back online by 2029.
Read more here
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Tesla Cybertrucks in Las Vegas Police Force
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has put 10 Tesla Cybertrucks into daily patrol service on the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. The police package upfits were done by California-based company UP.FIT.
Read more here
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CARB ZEV Showcase and Ride & Drive
November 5 – Oakland
- 9am – 3pm – Oakland Coliseum
- Industry leaders, policymakers, fleet owners, OEMs, dealers
- Hands-on showcase - test drive zero-emissions MD, HD, School Bus, Transit Bus, Off-road Equipment
- Technical assistance and funding programs
- Registration is FREE but required
Read more here
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Upgrading Your Fleet Garage for the Future
November 6 - Oakland
- Hosted at the APWA Northern California Chapter Conference – November 5 & 6, Oakland
- Presented by Norman E Barrientos, AIA, NCARB, LEED-AP
- How EV readiness, safety, and workflow design are reshaping fleet facilities
- Common deficiencies, like overcrowded bays, poor circulation, and safety gaps, and how to fix them
- The essential elements of a high-performing shop: smart parts flow, clear lines of sight, and supportive staff amenities
- Design principles that improve technician productivity, asset preservation, and staff retention
- Real-life improvement and expansion projects, along with lessons learned
- Clear roadmap to assess and prioritize improvements
- Benchmarks for bay ratios, equipment planning, and EV integration
- Strategies for creating resilient, sustainable, and efficient fleet operations
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Job and Resource Fair at Cal EPIC
November 6 - Sacramento
8351 Luzon Ave Building 1, Bay 1
Sacramento, CA 95828
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Green California Schools & Higher Education Summit & Exposition
November 13 - Pasadena
- Key decision makers for school and higher education institutions
- Influencers who design and manage green school programs
Read more here
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November 19 - Follow The Funds Webinar
- LCFS credits and fund stacking
- Q&A and open discussions...bring your questions
Read more here
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P3 Government Conference
December 8 & 9 - Washington, D.C
- How agencies are adapting procurement strategies to accelerate delivery
- What public owners are prioritizing in partnerships today
- Lessons learned from successful projects (large and small) across sectors
- How future rounds of federal infrastructure funding will shape the pipeline
- Connect directly with decision-makers on transportation, energy, and other categories
Read more here
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P3C Conference
March 23-25 – Dallas
- Reimagining how critical infrastructure gets financed, built, and maintained
- Public and private sector leaders advancing the next generation of project delivery
- Strategic insights on navigating federal funding and permitting
- Lessons learned from real-world P3s and innovative delivery models
- Interactive roundtables and curated networking
Read more here
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April 13 – 15 –NAFA 2026 Institute & Expo, Cleveland
- 40+ Educational Sessions
- Innovative Products
- State-of-the-Art Exhibits
- Expanded Ride & Drive
- OEM Panel Discussions
- Industry Leading Keynotes
- Unparalleled Networking
- Pre-Conference Events
- Relationship Building
- Specialty Learning
- 100 Best Fleets
Read more here
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ACT Expo 2026
May 4-7 – Las Vegas Convention Center
- Fleet-Focused Educational Conference
- Trends, technologies, and policies transforming commercial transportation
- Hear advanced commercial vehicle case studies from early adopter fleets
- Learn how to take advantage of vehicle and infrastructure funding opportunities
- Stay ahead of the rapidly evolving regulatory landscape
- Discover the latest technologies, solutions, and services to support fleet optimization
Read more here
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EVS 39
June 21-24 2026 - Long Beach
- Early Registration Discount Code “EVS39FLASH10”
- Call for abstracts launched Monday, August 18 inviting papers that cover research, market trends, policy initiatives, hybrid, battery, fuel cell technologies, electric transportation infrastructure, services and more
Read more here
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GTSE Joins RE+ For RE+26
November 16-19, 2026 – Las Vegas Convention Center
- The Green Transportation Summit and Expo, the largest vehicle technology event in the Northwest will merge with RE+, the largest clean energy event in North America to produce RE+26, November 16 – 29, 2026 in Las Vegas.
- Fleet managers, policymakers, and industry leaders
- Explore zero-emission vehicles, alternative fuels, and cutting-edge mobility solutions
- Learning, networking, and business growth across transportation and clean energy
Agenda & Session Descriptions Coming Soon
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