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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. |
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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
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Special Note: October 27, CARB Advanced Clean Fleet Rule (ACF) Adoption Hearing
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Special Note: November 17 - CARB Off-Road Diesel Regulation Hearing Adoption Hearing
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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Grants Accepting Applications |
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PEV DAC Call For Projects |
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The Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative’s Disadvantaged Communities Committee (PEV DAC) has published a grant application template and called for regional projects to be submitted. The template contains:
- The 7 criteria that must be met, information about the applicant and project site
- Additional information is also available to assist applicants:
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SACOG "Mode Shift" Program |
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- $1.5M available, $25K - $250K per grant
- Test and expand programs that reduce car trips, provide new mobility solutions, and make options like biking, walking, taking transit, and sharing rides the easy choice for all types of trips.
- Scheduled for September 19 - new timeline being developed
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US DOT Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants Program |
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- $100 million appropriated, grant open through November 18
- Grants to eligible public sector agencies
- Technologies and systems that improve transportation efficiency and safety
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- Six to ten hubs will be selected for funding totaling up to $7B
- Pre-applications are due by November 7; Full applications due by April 7, 2023
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This “H2Hubs” program is part of the DOE’s “National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap”
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Hydrogen Fueling Solutions |
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CEC GFO 22-502 - Due November 18
- Purpose of this solicitation is to develop and demonstrate innovative hydrogen refueling solutions
- Reduce hydrogen delivery and refueling costs
- Improve reliability, enable higher fill rates, and minimize energy losses
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California Transportation Commission "Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) |
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- Up to $815M in funding for infrastructure improvements on federally designated Trade Corridors of National and Regional Significance, on California's portion of the National Highway Freight Network.
- All projects nominated must be identified in a currently adopted regional transportation plan.
- Eligible applicants are public entities, such as cities, counties, Metropolitan Planning Organizations, Regional Transportation Planning Agencies, port authorities, public construction authorities, and Caltrans.
- Project submittals due by November 18
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CARB Soliciting Administrator for the Advanced Technology Demonstration and Projects |
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- Applications due by December 16
- Intended to move technologies from demonstration to commercial
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October 18 - Virtual Presentation
- Plug-in Electric Vehicle Presentation by Will Barrett, American Lung Association
- Air pollution impacts and equity challenges
- Health benefits of ZEV technologies along major trucking routes
Presentation to the PEV Collaborative - 12noon on October 18 at this LINK
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October 20 - Virtual
- Offered by the California Trucking Association (Member $149, Non-Member $199)
- Basic Inspection of Terminal (BIT) Program requirements
- Maintenance Program – Preventive Maintenance, Driver Records, Hours of Service, Driver Proficiency, Employer Pull Notice, Vehicle Inspection, Hazardous Materials
- Attendees leave with a “BIT Kit” with all essential forms and reference material
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CARB Community Air Grants Workshop |
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October 20 - Virtual
- Eligible applicants are community-based non-profit organizations
- Grants are made to provide community-based organizations with logistical and technical assistance to support their efforts in improving local air quality.
- Projects are intended to build capacity in communities through supporting community-based organizations.
- Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis.
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CARB Cement Sector Net-Zero Emission Strategy Workshop |
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October 20 - Virtual
- SB 596 requires cement production to achieve 40% GHG reductions below baseline by 2035 and net-zero by 2045
- Presentations from technology and industry experts and CARB staff on potential strategies
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Presentation for 2022 Community Air Quality Grant Workshop |
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October 20, 10am - Virtual
On November 1, 2022, the Sac Metro Air District will release more than $22 million for new applications under its Low Emission Vehicle Incentive Program to fund zero emission trucks & buses, clean farm equipment, EV charging stations, and other innovative mobile source projects.
The in-person workshop will be hosted on Thursday, October 20 at the South Natomas Library in the community room (2901 Truxel Rd, Sacramento, CA 95833) from 2 – 5 p.m.
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CARB Regulatory Webinar Training |
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- November 3 & December 15 - CARB Smog Check for Heavy Trucks
- October 6 & November 16 - In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation
- October 13 - Large Spark Ignition (LSI) Fleet Regulation
- October 20 & December 14 - Compliance Overview: Truck & Bus, Off-Road & Portable Equipment
- October 26 - Transport Refrigeration Units
- December 1 - Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Operation & Maintenance
- December 8 - Air Regulatory Overview for Public Schools in California
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Advanced Clean Fleet Rule Webinar |
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November 2 - Virtual
- Status of the ACF rule,
- How it will impact California fleet operators
- Lessons learned and how to stay in compliance
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Proposed In-Use Locomotive Regulation |
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November 17 - Virtual
- The Governor’s Executive Order N-79-20 calls for 100 percent of off-road vehicles and equipment operations to be zero-emission by 2035.
- The goal of this proposed regulation is to accelerate immediate adoption of advanced cleaner technologies for all locomotive operations.
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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GO-Biz Forms Hydrogen Public-Private Partnership |
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The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has created the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES), a shared not-for-profit LLC public-private partnership designed to accelerate hydrogen’s contribution to decarbonizing the economy in California and beyond.
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US EPA Solicitation Nominations for Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) |
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- LGAC & LGAC Subcommittees provide advice and recommendations to the EPA
- Topics may include climate change, infrastructure, water and wastewater services, local government support
- Candidates must be current elected officials representing local, state, tribal, or territorial governments
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The Technology Integration program’s five core activities include the national Clean Cities network; information and tools; technical assistance; training, outreach, and partnerships; and financial assistance |
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CARB Advanced Clean Fleet Rule (ACF) Adoption Hearing
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October 27
- All public agency fleets and all private fleets with 50+ vehicles or $50M in revenue
- Applies to all vehicles 8,500+ lb GVWR
- Mandates ZEV purchases 50% by 2024, 100% by 2027; or fleet percent ZEV on a schedule
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CARB Off-Road Diesel Regulation Adoption Hearing
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November 17 - Virtual & In-Person
- Current regulations require fleet average emissions to be reduced
- This regulation will mandate elimination of the older off-road vehicles
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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US Gain Explains Blockchain for Credit Tracking |
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US Gain provides credit identification, aggregation and other management services, and in this article, they explain how blockchain technology can facilitate credit management and tracking.
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Ford Lightning Price Hike for 2023 |
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While the orderbanks for the Lightning are closed right now, Ford has announced that the 2023 Lightning will have a 30% price hike, with the base pickup jumping from $41,699 to $51,974.
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Ford SuperDuty Pickups Going Hydrogen Fuel Cell |
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Ford has premiered the zero-emission “Lightning” battery-electric pickup. With the extended range battery, it tops out out at just over 8,500# GVWR. But Ford’s zero-emission plans for working trucks over that point seem to be hydrogen fuel cell.
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FreeWire Chargers at Chevron, Texaco, BP, and Phillips |
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FreeWire’s 200kW Boost Charger 200 EVSE are being installed at Chevron and Texaco owned and franchise stations. FreeWire also has charger installation arrangements with BP and Phillips.
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Tesla Semi Production Starts |
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Tesla has announced that they will begin production of the Tesla Semi soon with the first deliveries scheduled for Pepsi in December. Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has repeated the claim that the Semi will have a 500 mile range and will be, “...fun to drive.”
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Brookings Report on Electric Energy |
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The Brookings Institution has issued an analysis of the electric energy necessary to meet the goals established in the Inflation Reduction Act. The analysis concludes that the US will need twice as much electricity by 2050 as was used in 2018, and will need to generate that electricity from largely entirely new (i.e.renewable) sources because existing combustion generation will be phased out. The report also concludes that there will be a requirement to build 60% more high voltage transmission lines by as soon as 2030.
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Honda has redesigned the CR-V Hybrid and boosted the front wheel drive “Sport” and “Touring” EPA combined rating to 40mpg. The CR-V Hybrid is certified to the CARB “Ultra Low Emission Vehicle” (ULEV) standard.
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Rivian has recalled all R1T and R1S vehicles built to date (about 13,000) because of potential steering linkage failure. To date, seven incidents of steering failure have occured.
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GM's Energy Management Plans |
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GM intends to do more than use vehicle battery storage to power homes. GM has formed “GM Energy” and plans to use their Ultium Charge 360, Ultium Hom and Ultium Commercial for a full range of energy production, management, storage, microgrids, fuel cells, etc.
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NASA Tech Could Speed EV Charging |
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A technology developed by NASA for cooling systems in space has the potential to be used to keep cables and batteries cool during charging. The system, known as "subcooled flow boiling," is complex but it could allow for much higher energy transfer rates, potentially fully charging an EV in five minutes.
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LCFS Renewable Fuel Pathways |
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California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 76.73gCO2e/MJ.
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Low Carbon Fuel Credits-$65.00 |
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Green California Schools and Community College Summit |
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October 18
Pasadena
- Connecting environmental literacy and facility programs
- Funding to meet water and EV Fleet requirements
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November 9 - 11
Santa Clara
- Fleet solutions on electrification, Connected vehicles, Autonomous technology, Last-mile mobility, Shared mobility, Next-generation telematics
- Expanded Ride and Drive
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November 9 & 10
San Francisco
- Transitioning to zero-emission buses: Strategies, policies, case studies, and best practices
- Infrastructure: EV and Hydrogen
- Transit agency and utility partnerships
- Financing zero-emission buses
- Much, much more
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May 15 - 17, 2023
Portland
- Leading developments, best practices, and the future of electric, shared, and smart mobility.
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Four conference tracks, Vehicles, Charging, Impact and Cutting Edge.
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EVS36 "Driving the Transition to E-Mobility" |
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June 11 - 14, 2023 - Sacramento Convention Center
- Annual international gathering of the world’s EV experts
- Cutting-edge research
- Innovative technologies
- EV Market developments
Read more about EVS36 Here
- EVS36 Call for papers covering:
- Research
- Market and government programs
- Activities across all fields related to hybrid, battery & fuel cell technologies
- EV infrastructure and services.
Read more about submitting papers Here
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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