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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. |
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Upcoming Clean Cities Webinars |
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Fleet ZEV Transition Regulations |
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Topics:
12/1/21 10am CARB Advanced Clean Fleet Rule
12/15/21 CARB Heavy-duty Enhanced Inspection & Maintenance Rule
1/11/22 10am: Q&A Session on CARB MD/HD Regulations
Presenter:
David Renschler, Fleet Division Manager, City of Fairfield & MEMA NorCal Vice Chairman
Registration is required and is available for Fleet Managers Only:
Fleet Managers Register for 1/11/22 Fleet Regulation Q&A Session Register Here
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Winning and Managing Grants |
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1/19/22 - Applying For, Managing, Collecting Data and Reporting
Instructors:
- Chris White, Senior Program Manager, Frontier Energy
- Nicole Bruns , Owner, Bruns-Auri, Inc.
Webinar registration is NOT required. Join at 10am (Pacific Time) on this LINK
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First Responder (Virtual) Training |
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A free, virtual two-hour course covering:
February 2, 2022 10am - 12noon
- Understand electric and hydrogen vehicle identification techniques
- Outline electric and hydrogen vehicle safety systems
- Procedures for disabling and immobilizing electric, hybrid, and hydrogen cars
- Illustrate personal protective equipment for AFV response
- Outline extrication procedures to be used when dealing with entrapments and AFVs
- Understand fire response and electrified vehicles
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Presentation Slides and Videos from Previous Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars |
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Presentation Slides and Recording posted Here
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Loans for Nissan Leaf EVs |
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Folsom-based startup EV Life is launching a pilot with Nissan to offer EV Climate Loans for new Nissan LEAFs exclusively in the Sacramento Region. Starting December 1, customers can apply for a Climate Loan for their EV incentives and save up to $200/month on auto loan payments.
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Air District Special Announcement |
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Used, Low-mileage, heavy-duty EV Trucks Available Immediately
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SMUD’ Charge@Home incentive program began on December 8 and lasts until February 28, 2022. SMUD residential customers who have purchased or leased a new or used EV may quality for up to $500 for the purchase of a Level 2 charger and up to $500 for installation by a licensed electrician.
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CARB’s budget includes $10M to provide subsidies for electric bicycles. The program is proposed bo begin in July, 2022.
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The State is Recruiting for Chief, DGS Office of Fleet & Asset Management (OFAM) |
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The California State Department of General Services has a job listing for the Chief of OAFM. The salary range is $130K - $150K with a deadline of December 22. The responsibilities of this office include:
- Serve as transportation policy advisor;
- Oversee a fleet of 50,000 vehicles & mobile equipment plus state parking facilities;
- Oversee reutilization & disposal of surplus property & provide short term warehouse services;
- Provide travel services for state and local government agencies.
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The US DOE is hiring a Deputy Director for the Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) to develop clean, efficient, sustainable transportation programs. The salary: $174,255 - $199,300 range is. The closing date is 1/4/22.
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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ZEV Infrastructure Buildout Meetings |
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CARB, CEC, PUC and Go-Biz will hold a series of workgroup meetings to discuss the infrastructure necessary to support the Advance Clean Fleet Rule (ACF) from 9am - 12noon on the following dates:
Meeting Topics and Dates
- Business Considerations: 12/3/21
- Electricity & the Grid: 12/16/21
- Costs & Funding: 1/19/21
ACF Proposed Fleet Composition Percentage
- 10% >8,500# ZE in 3-8 Years (based on weight)
- 50% >8,500# ZE in 9-14 Years (based on weight)
- 100%>8,500# ZE in 13-20 (based on weight)
- All Public Agency Fleets
- All Other Fleets with 50+ vehicles >8,500#
- All Companies with gross revenue >$50M
Read more about the meetings Here
Read more about the ACF Here
Clean Cities/MEMA/NAFA Webinar on the ACF for Fleet Managers Only Register Here
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CARB has posted the Advanced Clean Car Regulation (ACC II) updated language to reduce criteria and GHG emissions from new light- and medium-duty vehicles after 2025, including additional standards for IC vehicles and many new standards for charging, batteries and labeling for EVs.
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ZEV Regulation for Small Engines |
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CARB has approved regulations mandating new small off-road engines, including leaf blowers and lawn mowers be zero emission by 2024. Portable generators will be mandated to meet more stringent emission standards in 2024 and meet zero-emission standards starting in 2028.
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CARB Upcoming Regulatory Webinar Training |
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New Programs and Regulations at CARB (February 3, 1pm; March 31, 1pm) Register
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In-Use Off-Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation (February 17, 1pm) Register
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Large Spark Ignition (LSI) Fleet Regulation (March 3, 1pm) Register
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Transport Refrigeration Units (February 24, 1pm) Register
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Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Operation & Maintenance (February 10, 1pm) Register
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CARB Diesel Truck Rules - Compliance Options and Reporting Requirements for 2022 and Beyond (January 6, 1pm) Register; (March 24, 1pm) Register
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Air Regulatory Overview for Public Schools in California (March 10, 1pm) Register
- Compliance Overview: Truck & Bus Rule, Off-Road Regulation, and Portable Equipment
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White House Announced These EV Actions |
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- Establishing a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation:
- Gathering Diverse Stakeholder Input:
- Preparing Guidance and Standards for States and Cities:
- Requesting Information from Domestic Manufacturers:
- New Solicitation for Alternative Fuel Corridors:
- Releasing the “National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries”;
- Guidance for $17B in Loans for the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program;
- A new effort to support deployment of energy storage projects by federal agencies.
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Complete CNG Station for Sale--Great Price |
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Virginia Transportation is offering their complete CNG station (excluding the generator) for sale at an outstanding price. Complete details are available at http://cngsale.com/ or you can contact Wendy Ferguson at Virginia Transportation at (401) 340-0367 or wendyf@virginiatransportation.com.
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Toyota has announced plans to introduce 30 BEV models by 2030, including sports models, SUVs, and pick up trucks.
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OEM ZEV Commitments By 2023 |
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Ford has plans to triple their production of the Mustang Mach-E by 2023.
GM plans to begin production of the Silverado EV pickup truck in 2023.
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NGVi Public Training Schedule |
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Vehicle Training Level 2: CNG Fuel System Inspector Training Feb 7 – Feb 8, 2022 Register
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Diesel Aftertreatment Emission Systems Training Feb 9, 2022 Register
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Vehicle Training Level 3: Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training Mar 7 – Mar 8, 2022 Register
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Vehicle Training Level 3: Cummins INSITE and QSOL Software Training Mar 9, 2022 Register
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Vehicle Training Level 2: CNG Fuel System Inspector Training Apr 4- Apr 5, 2022 Register
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Essentials of CNG Station Operation and Maintenance Apr 25 – Apr 26, 2022 Register
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Vehicle Training Level 3: Heavy-Duty NGV Maintenance and Diagnostics Training May 23 – May 24, 2022 Register
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Hydrogen as Gateway to Net-Zero |
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Plug Power’s corporate position is that hydrogen will be the gateway to Net-Zero emissions, as the cost of electrolyzers and the renewable energy to power them drops. DOE predicts the cost of electrolyzers will drop by two-thirds by 2030.
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CARB LCFS Renewable Fuel Applications |
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- Phillips 66 Rodeo, CA Refinery: Renewable Propane (soybean oil) & Renewable Diesel (canola oil)
- Dakota Prairie Refining’s North Dakota Refinery: Renewable Diesel (corn oil, soybean oil, used cooking oil)
- First Element Praxair SMR Facility in Ontario, CA: Renewable Hydrogen (dairy manure, landfill gas)
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GM Opens EV Van Dealership in California |
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The first dealership in the US selling the GM EV600 “BrightDrop” BEV delivery van is Rotolo Chevrolet in Fontana. The EV600 is projected to have a 250 mile range with a GVWR of 10,000 lb. GM plans to introduce the shorter wheelbase EV410 later.
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Daimler Autonomous Level 4 |
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Daimler is using Waymo, the autonomous technology developed by Google, with redundant systems for braking, steering, communications and low voltage power net. With constant monitoring of all primary systems, any failure immediately triggers the redundant backup systems to take over.
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The LCFS Credit for 1 MT of CO2 is $152.00
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The EverythingEV USA Conference |
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The “EverythingEV USA” Conference will be held in Austin, Texas on March 23 and 24, and will feature the decarbonisation of road transport in the USA, the challenges to deploying EV charging infrastructure, helping businesses to electrify their fleets, and technologies to mitigate the energy demands on the grid.
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FORTH's 2022 Roadmap Conference |
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FORTH’s 2022 “Roadmap Conference” will take place June 29-30, 2022 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. Agenda and Registration information coming soon. Sacramento Clean Cities Stakeholder will receive a $50 discount when using Discount Code SACRAMENTOCC.
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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