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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation sector.
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Sacramento Clean Fuel Technology Workshop
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10/9 - Central Valley Clean Tech Showcase
- Features health, ag, and IT innovations and initiatives
- Will be held at the Capitol Event Center
- Register
10/14 - Center for Hydrogen Safety Conference
- 2019 Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Sacramento
- Topics include Safety in Industrial and renewable Applications, Safe Handling of Cryogenic Hydrogen, etc
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10/15 - 17 - NorCal Clean Technology Forum and Expo
- Location: McClellan Conference Center
- http://norcalcleanfleetexpo.com/
- 30 Alt Fuel and Zero-Emission Vehicles on Display
- 35 Alt Fuel, Zero-Emission, and Fuel Efficiency Tradeshow Exhibitors
- 23 Information Sessions
10/23 - Mayors' Climate Commission
- Mayors of Sacramento and West Sacramento will be conducting their fifth public Mayors' Climate Commission meeting
- Wednesday, October 23, 4:00-7:30pm
- CalSTRS Boardroom in West Sacramento
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Nissan, a Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition sponsor will premier the 2020 Nissan Leaf, with a range of 226 miles and DC Fast Charging of up to 70kW at the NorCal Clean Tech Conference, 10/15, 16, 17 at the McClellan Conference Center.
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The NorCal-Northern Nevada chapter of the National Association of Fleet Managers (NAFA) will be hosting testing on the Asset Management Module at the NorCal Clean Fleet Technology Conference and Expo!
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition Sponsors Making the News!
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The Northern California Chapter of the Municipal Equipment Maintenance Organization (NorCal MEMA) in partnership with the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition, the East Bay Clean Cities Coalition and the Northern California-Nevada Chapter of the National Association of Fleet Managers (NorCal-Nevada NAFA) produced a one-day workshop on September 26 at the Discovery Bay Yacht Club near Brentwood, California. 110 fleet managers heard presentations on state mandates for fleet electrification, grant and funding opportunities, telematics, and asset management strategies.
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The US EPA's 2019 School Bus Rebate Program, offering grants for low and zero-emission school buses, is open now with applications from public school districts due by October 30 at 10am PST.
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Hydrogen is a versatile fuel that car, truck, bus, and even ship manufacturers are planning to use. Honda, Hyundai, and Toyota are selling hydrogen cars today, and the only emission that comes from these vehicles is pure water.
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Toyota and Subaru Cooperation
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Toyota has increased its equity position in Subaru from 17% to 20% with an investment of $742M, and Subaru has reciprocated with a similar investment in Toyota. The companies will cooperate on electric drivetrains and autonomous technologies.
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California Separate Emission Standards
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On September 19, the US EPA and the National Highway Administration withdrew California's ability to set separate emission standards under the SAFE Vehicle Rule. On September 20, California and 22 states sued to keep the exemption. CARB is currently updating their on-road emission model (EMFAC) while the SAFE Rule would prevent the use of EMFAC and mandate the use of the EPA's model.
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Rivian, with major investments from auto publishing behemoth Manheim, and on-line retailing giant Amazon is rumored to be exploring a direct-to-customer marketing strategy. Unlike Tesla's direct sales model that has met with lawsuits, Rivian may be planning a subscription club approach, similar to what several luxury car makers have implemented.
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The CEC reported that California refineries received 422.6 million gallons of crude oil in the week ending 9/27/19, and produced 131.9 million gallons of diesel and 299.3 million gallons of gasoline.
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433
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