In this September 8th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities
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
Special Announcement
Save The Date: 10/19/23 "Strategies for ZEV Implementation"
  • Fleet Manager Case Studies
  • Strategies for ZEV Transition Planning
  • Strategies for ZEV Regulatory Compliance
  • Strategies ZEV Spec Writing
  • Strategies for ZEV Funding
  • 10/19/23, 8am - 2pm in Sacramento
Sacramento County's Alternative Fuel Achievements
Sacramento County Fleet Services Division is featured in the August issue of “FuelsFix” for their accomplishments in dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of their fleet through the introduction of alternative fuels and zero-emission vehicles. “FuelsFix” is a national publication from the US DOE. 
Read more Here
Fire Blankets - New Strategy for Fighting EV Fires
Fire Cloak has released a video showing how their Fire Blanket can be used to bring an EV battery fire from 2,500 degrees to under 300 degrees and dramatically reduce the amount of water needed to extinguish the fire completely. Fire Cloak is also offering to donate 25 Fire Cloaks to fire departments that submit a request. (Note: The Fire Cloak is agnostic and works just as well on hybrid and ICE vehicles.)
Watch the Video - Fire Departments Register for a Free Fire Cloak Here
Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Truck Ride & Drive
September 15 in Oakland, 11am - 4pm at the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, 2777 Middle Harbor Rd., Oakland, CA 94607.
Grants Accepting Applications
VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) Grant Fund Open
  • $20M Available
  • First-come, First-served basis until funding is exhausted 
  • Stacking with CORE Allowed
  • Eligible equipment includes forklifts (>8,000#) Airport GSE, Terminal Tractors, Ferries/Tug Repowers, Shore Power & More
Read more Here
Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Funding Available
  • Voucher Incentives for the purchase of Heavy-duty Off-road Equipment 
  • $182M Available Now on a First Come/First Served Basis Until Funds are Exhausted
Read more Here
ZEV Transit & Drayage EnergIIZE Infrastructure Funding Available
  • Transit Funding
  • Eligible Applicants: Transit Agencies, Native American Tribes, NGOs Serving Tribes
  • $11.4M Available
  • Drayage Funding
  • Eligible Applicants: Fleets currently requesting HVIP Drayage Truck Set-Aside Vouchers
  • Fleets currently on the HVIP Drayage Set-Aside list of eligible entities
  • $22.275M Available
  • Applications due by August 25 Application Deadline Extended to September 15
Read more Here
Energy Future Grants (EFG)
  • $27 in financial assistance
  • Advance clean energy innovation to improve energy affordability
  • Goal - 50 multi-agency teams of 3 to 4 cities, counties, states, tribes
  • Can include innovative planning in the power, transportation, and/or building sectors.
  • Applications due by 9/30/23
Read more Here
CARB Solicitation for Adult Education & Vocational School ZEV Technology Training
  • Develop new or strengthen existing workforce training and development programs
  • Increase awareness of Zero-Emission Vehicle training, education, and jobs
  • Projects must benefit a California-based, accredited, non-profit adult education or vocational school
  • Programs should focus on working with and enrolling students from priority populations
  • All work must be completed March 31, 2026
  • Applications close October 27
Read more Here
CARB Clean Transportation and Planning Funding Grants
  • $32.65 million available to fund planning, clean transportation, and supporting projects
  • Community-based organizations, local governments, public schools and tribes are eligible
  • Concept Phase applications due September 8, 2023. 
  • Full Phase applications due November 3, 2023
Read more Here
2023 DERA Announced
  • Diesel Emission Reduction Act for 2023
  • $115M to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines
  • Applications due by December 1, 2023
Read more Here
Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Funding Opens
  • $83M set aside for ISEF within the HVIP Program
  • Incentives for small fleets that seek to deploy battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks
  • Fleets with < 20 trucks and <$15M annual revenue (NGOs are exempt from the revenue cap)
  • Program runs until all funds are allocated 
Read more Here
El Dorado Air District EV & EVSE Incentives
The El Dorado Air District has a $599 “Drive Clean” incentive for El Dorado County residents who buy an EV (pre-approval is required) and they are developing a $300 “CHARGE” incentive for home EVSE.
Read more Here
New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements
CARB Clean Transportation Incentives Funding Plan Community Meeting
Sept 19 - Virtual
  • The Funding Plan outlines zero-emission vehicles and air quality funds
  • Staff will present feedback on Clean Mobility Equity and Light-Duty Vehicle Investments 
  • Staff will also briefly introduce the Clean Truck Check Program
Read more Here
CARB Clean Truck Regulation (aka "HD I/M") Training
Sept 20 - Webinar
  • contractors, universities, and school districts, to participate in a regulatory training webinar on the requirements of Clean Truck Check, also known as Heavy-Duty Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance (HD I/M). Vehicle owners, operators, fleet managers, technicians, maintenance staff, and emission testers are recommended to participate.
  • Clarify the regulation details for public fleets
  • Clean Truck Check registration and fee collection is projected to begin in October 
Read more Here
Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum
Sept 29 - Lake Tahoe Community College
  • The benefits of electrifying transportation in the Lake Tahoe Basin
  • Lake Tahoe leaders’ perspectives on challenges & opportunities in electrifying transportation
  • Grants, tax credits, and other financial incentives available to electrify transportation
  • The “Transportation as a Service” model for government agencies
  • Model examples of electric transportation in other areas
  • Electric watercraft and other “e” recreational products such as snowmobiles and ATVs
Register Here
American River College Fall Career Fair
  • Students are getting AA Degrees as Auto Techs, Electricians, Computer Techs, Office Workers, etc.
  • Reserving a table ($350) includes: Continental Breakfast, Lunch, 1 Table, 2 Chairs
  • October 11, 10am - 2pm - 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento
Read more Here
Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News
FreeWire Enhanced EV Charging Utilization Software
FreeWire has announced an AI software platform that includes charging utilization prediction engine, a profitability calculator, and tariff recommendations. The software will help identify sites that are most likely to have high utilization with the best ROI. 
Read more Here
DOE $37B for Battery Second Life
The DOE has announced plans to fund research, development and demonstration of second-life applications for batteries once used to power EVs. 
Read more Here
DOE Announces $15.5B for EV Factories
The DOE has announced a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to EVs.
Read more Here
Volvo Trucks "Turnkey Solutions" for EVs
Volvo Trucks of North America has launched a “Turnkey Solution” for fleets using HD ZEVs. The program will offer access to vendor services, parts and EVSE as well as EV transition planning assistance.
Read more Here
Viatec Partnering with Terex
Viatec’s lineup of ePTO systems are now available for installation and service at Terex dealerships nationwide. Viatec systems power boom and bucket lifts, provide on-site power for tools and welding equipment and power HVAC & lighting systems without requiring engine idling. 
Read more Here
Chevy Silverado EVs Available
Sustainability Partners (SP) has secured an inventory of 2024 Silverado All-Wheel Drive EVs WITH charging infrastructure for as low as $1.18/mile. SP provides complete funding to help public agencies to achieve their electrification goals. SP’s Electric Vehicles as a Service™ (EVaaS) program is a turnkey solution that pairs electric fleet vehicles with charging equipment and all related infrastructure up-front and timed replacement costs on a lease or per-mile schedule. 
Read more Here
Alternative Fuel Insight
EV Prices Dropping
The average transaction price for EVs dropped from over $61,000 in January to about $53,400 in June due to price cuts from manufacturers like Tesla, coupled with a high inventory of EVs. Kelley Blue Book reports that the current inventory of EVs in the U.S. would take approximately 103 days to sell, compared to 53 days for ICE vehicles.
Read more Here
EV Collision Repairs More Expensive
A study of collision repair costs done by Mitchell International has shown that EV repairs in the U.S. average $963 more than the average for ICE collisions, and for Teslas, the average was $1,589 more.
Read more Here
Public Engagement with Science Encouraged
The President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) has recommended that federal research and development agencies prioritize public engagement as a key component of their mission. 
Read more Here
EV Accessory Issues
JD Power reports that EV owners experience more issues with accessory equipment (infotainment systems, driver-assist features, etc.) than are experienced by ICE vehicle owners.
Read more Here
Fast Charging Teslas
A report from “Recurrent” studied 12,500 Teslas, some that were recharged at least 90% of the time using DCFC and some that were recharged less than 10% of the time using DCFC. The report found no statistical difference in range degradation. 
Read more Here
Texas Joins 33 States Charging EVs Highway Tax
Texas has joined 33 other states charging EVs a $200 registration/re-registration fee to make up for the road tax that is avoided by not using gasoline that has the road taxes included in the pump price.
Read more Here
Many Auto OEMs are Fighting EV Mandates
New emission standards proposed by the US EPA would force auto OEMs to build more EVs and a number of auto OEMs are quietly fighting the proposal. 
Read more Here
LCFS Renewable Fuel Pathways
California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 79.43 to 81.49gCO2e/MJ.
CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits-$76.00
  • Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathway Here

Renewable Propane Carbon Intensities 
Conferences and Programs
Electric Truck DEPOT Bootcamp
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) is offering a free ten-session series of one hour webinars covering the requirements for electrifying a truck depot. The webinars will run from 10am - 11am every other Tuesday from April 25 through September 5.
Please register Here
"ZEB Con" Zero Emission Bus Conference
Sept 26-28 San Diego
  • Site Tours of Electric Bus Deployments
  • ZEB 101 Course
  • Charge Management
  • Hydrogen Fueling
  • ZEB Depot Planning
  • Financing
  • Workforce Development
  • ZEB Transition Planning
  • Microgrids
Read more Here
Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium
Oct 3 & 4 - Virtual
  • Building California’s Clean Energy Future
  • Affordable Electrification
  • Improving Battery Safety
  • Advanced Research Projects
  • Wildfire Prevention & Resilience
  • EV Infrastructure
  • Much, much more
Read more Here
Mobilize Summit 2023
October 30 & 31 - Long Beach
  • Transportation, Aviation & Logistics Professionals
  • Latest on Emerging Technologies
  • Workforce Education 
Read more Here
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