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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 10am: 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 12/15/21 (Enhanced Heavy-duty I/M Rule) Here
Fleet Managers Register for 1/11/22 Fleet Regulation Q&A Session Register Here
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First Responders Training for EVs and Alt Fuel Vehicles |
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Fire, Police, Towing Companies, Security Companies and Fleet Technicians
Save the date for virtual First Responder Training 2/2/22
Registration Information Coming Soon
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Presentations Slides and Videos from Previous Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars |
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Presentation Slides and Recording posted Here
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Have You Broken Your EV Charger Connector? |
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Curious how to use the new Clipper Creek chargers with clips? Watch this short tutorial and never break your charger connector again.
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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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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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DOT Input on EV Infrastructure Requested |
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The DOT has issued 2 notices on the Federal Register to gather public input on the EV infrastructure programs that were created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:
Input on the Buy America compliance for EVSE Comments must be received on or before January 10, 2022.
Input on the National Electric Vehicle Formula Program related to the implementation of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program, which will establish discretionary grants for corridor and community charging. Comments would be most useful if they are received on or before January 28, 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 filing deadline of December 9. 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 City of Fairfield is Recruiting for an Equipment Mechanic I/II |
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This is a night shift with excellent benefits including:
- CalPERS pension eligibility
- Generous contributions to medical, dental, and vision plans
- 32 hours of personal leave (cashable) annually, plus vacation and sick leave
- City paid life insurance, deferred comp and retirement health savings contributions
- A 9/80 work schedule
Read the Job Listing Here
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CARB Seeking MD/HD Work Group Panelists |
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CARB will be holding a series of work group meetings in collaboration with the CEC. the PUC and GO-Biz, and is seeking panelists representing a broad diversity of stakeholders. Topics and meeting dates:
- Friday, December 3, 2021 – Business Considerations
- Thursday, December 16, 2021 – Hydrogen
- Wednesday, January 12, 2021 – Electricity and the Grid
- Wednesday, January 19, 2021 – Costs and Funding
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The HVIP is being updated with a number of policy changes including:
- Funding set-asides for Transit, School Bus, Drayage Trucks and small fleets
- Special funding for small e-Fleets
- Voucher enhancements for DACs
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CARB will hold a virtual workshop to discuss potential changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) on December 7 from 9am - 12:30pm.
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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 Community Air Protection Program |
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CARB will hold a virtual workshop on December 7 from 5pm - 6:30pm to take input on the list of communities that are being proposed to be added and take input on the community selection process being proposed by staff.
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CARB Enhanced HD I/M Regulation Hearing |
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CARB will hold a hearing on the adoption of an enhanced Heavy-duty Inspection and Maintenance regulation on December 9 at 9am. The Enhanced HD I/M Regulation will require periodic testing of HD vehicles with internal combustion engines operating in California, including out-of-state vehicles that enter California, to ensure their emissions control systems are functioning properly.
Clean Cities/MEMA/NAFA Webinar on the Enhanced I/M for Fleet Managers Only Register Here
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Oregon Adopts California Regulations |
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The Oregon Environmental Commission has adopted the Advanced Clean Truck Rule (a ZEV manufacturing regulation that applies to OEMs) as written by CARB. Under the Federal Clean Air Act, California is the only state with authority to develop more stringent standards than the US EPA, and other states may adopt California regulations if they do so verbatim. Washington, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York are also considering adoption. [Note: Expect to see adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck Rule, a ZEV purchase mandate on fleets and businesses, to follow.]
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Cummins' Hydrogen Developments |
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Cummins is doing significant hydrogen technology development at the California Fuel Cell Partnership facility in West Sacramento in their effort to create a cleaner future by innovating hydrogen technology.
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Toyota Focuses on EV Affordability |
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Toyota’s EV focus will be on affordability and durability rather than focus on range. The Toyota goal will be to make their EVs as cost-effective and environmentally friendly as possible.
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Toyota Includes Hydrogen Combustion |
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Toyota, joining Subaru, Mazda, kawasaki and Yamaha intends to include hydrogen combustion engines in their future, building on the Toyota success with hydrogen IC engines in their racing vehicles. The hydrogen for this combined project will come from sewage biogas.
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NGVi is offering 30% off all e-learning courses from now through 12/31/21, if you use the promo code HOLIDAY30.
- NG Vehicle Driver and Fueling
- NG Station Planning, Design, Const.
- NGV Essentials and Safety Practices
- NG Station Operations, Maintenance
- NG Fueling System Inspector
- HD NGV Maint. and Diagnostics
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Hyundai will be showcasing two fuel cell trucks, a box truck and a Class 8 truck tractor on December 16, from 2 to 5 pm on 10th Street in front of the state Capitol. The trucks are scheduled for commercial introduction in 2023. Feel free to drop by and to invite others to see the trucks.
If you would like to take a ride, RSVP Here or Here
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The Lucid Air is able to accept changing from a 300kW DCFC and in recent tests, added 200 miles in 12 minutes of charging and 300 miles in 25 minutes of charging.
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Airflow, a California aircraft manufacturer, plans to commercialize a four-seat and a nine-seat STOL ZEV aircraft in 2025, with battery-electric and fuel cell energy systems.
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Bloomberg is reporting that battery prices fell 6% in 2021 but they expect battery prices to rise in 2022 due to higher raw material costs, likely delaying the $100/kWh “milestone” for battery prices by another two years.
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The LCFS Credit for 1 MT of CO2 is $142.50
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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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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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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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