|
|
The CCFC staff recognizes that the COVID-19 virus poses a challenge we haven't yet had to face. In light of the situation, CCFC staff are working from home through April 16th, but are available and ready to serve our fleets.
Please don't hesitate to be in touch with any questions, comments, or concerns.
|
|
Connect Beyond, A Regional Mobility Initiative
|
|
On February 24th, Centralina launched
CONNECT Beyond
, a regional mobility initiative, with our partners at the Metropolitan Transit Commission and representatives from 12 counties across North and South Carolina. For the past several years, the Centralina team has been working hand in hand with the Charlotte Area Transit System, state departments of transportation and the region’s metropolitan planning organizations to create the foundation for this exciting initiative. Over the next 18 months we will create a single, coordinated transit vision for our bi-state region of 2.5 million people that is served by close to 20 separate transit agencies. This plan will be bold in recommending both-short and long-term solutions that bring reliable, efficient and well-connected mobility choices to better serve the people of our region. We look forward to engaging you throughout the process as we
CONNECT Beyond
!
|
|
|
|
Submit Your Artwork for the 2020 “Keep Our Air Clean” Student Art Contest hosted by the
NC Clean Energy Technology Center
. North Carolina students from kindergarten through high school can submit their artwork for a chance to be featured on billboards across the state!
|
|
Clean Cities Region of Excellence Award Nominations
|
|
|
|
Centralina is pleased to announce the 2020 Region of Excellence Awards. CCOG’s new mission statement which emphasizes regional collaboration and local action allows us to create new categories for our awards. Please see our current categories below:
- Cross-Community Collaboration
- Local Government Innovation
- Improving Quality of Life
- Clean Cities
- Aging in Action
- James D. Prosser Excellence in Government Leadership Award
|
|
Ford Video Shows Mustang Mach-E During Winter Testing
|
|
|
|
As we say goodbye to winter and hello to a new decade of seemingly boundless emerging transportation technologies, the video shared by Ford provides a look into some of the new electric designs on old favorites.
|
|
U.S. Postal Service Contractor Chooses Propane for Parcel Deliveries
|
|
|
|
McAbee Trucking, a freight shipping and trucking company based in Blacksburg, purchased eight Ford F-750 delivery trucks fueled by propane autogas, a domestically produced, clean and economical alternative fuel. The vehicles are used for contracted parcel delivery routes between USPS locations in North and South Carolina.
|
|
GM unveils a new electric vehicle platform and battery in bid to take on Tesla
|
|
|
|
General Motors laid out its electric vehicle strategy on Wednesday, showcasing roughly a dozen products as part of a broader attempt to convey to investors how serious it is about embracing its electric future. In addition to showing off some of its upcoming vehicles, GM revealed an all-new modular electric vehicle platform with an improved battery pack called Ultium.
|
|
ZERO-EMISSION TECHNOLOGY INVENTORY
|
|
|
|
The Zero-Emission Technology Inventory (ZETI) tool is an interactive online resource to establish a current and shared knowledge base for worldwide commercially available offerings of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs). The tool aims to provide fleets and governments with comprehensive information including regions where zero-emission brands are available for purchase, and the timeline over which additional models are expected to become available.
|
|
Tax Credit Extended for EV Charging Stations & Installation!
|
Congress recently passed a retroactive federal tax credit for those who purchased environmentally responsible transportation, including costs for EV charging infrastructure.
|
|
|
Receive a federal tax credit of 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing an EV charging station (up to $1,000 for residential installations and up to $30,000 for commercial installations) with the retroactive tax credit.
Previously, these federal tax credits expired on December 31, 2017
, but the credits are now
retroactively extended
through
December 31, 2020
. F
ull details can be viewed on the U.S. Department of Energy website by clicking the link below.
|
|
ACT EXPO 2020
[Postponed to Summer 2020]
|
The ACT Expo is the largest advanced transportation technology and clean fleet event in North America. It is currently being postponed to summer 2020 - additional updates are available on their website.
|
Electrification 2020 International Conference & Exposition
[Postponed until 2021]
|
Given the latest information on the coronavirus (COVID-19), the Electrification 2020 International Conference & Exposition is being postponed and rescheduled for early 2021.
|
2020 Core Stakeholder Meeting Dates
|
|
Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference 2020
|
|
Save the date for the 4th annual Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference,
August 26 & 27
in Durham, NC, with pre-conference day on
August 25
!
The conference provides an opportunity for fleets and transportation professionals to experience the latest vehicle technology, tools, and resources designed to increase efficiency and reduce emissions. The event will include keynote presentations, 50+ panelists, breakout sessions, indoor vehicle/equipment display, and plenty of networking opportunities.
|
|
The Call for Presentations deadline for the Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo 2020 has been extended to April 30! Share your ideas for breakout session topics by responding to our Call for Presentations below.
|
|
NGV Technician Training and Certification
[Postponed until June 2020]
NGV is offering CNG technician training in the Charlotte area in June! There is a special discount for Clean Cities stakeholders as well!
|
|
Making Energy Work Conference
|
|
|
|
This event is where energy policy gets to work.
This event is happening at a pivotal moment for North Carolina’s energy landscape.
This event is a must-attend event for industry leading influencers.
This event is for businesses.
This event is for policymakers.
This event is for educators and students.
This event is for you.
|
|
|
|
September 21 - 22, 2020
Raleigh Convention Center
|
|
|
|
The N.C. Department of Transportation wants to build a transportation system people want, need and will use. So, what is it that
you
want? Now is the time to speak up.
|
|
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
