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Sacramento Clean Cities' goal is to reduce fossil petroleum consumption in the transportation and energy sectors. |
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In this September 15th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities |
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Strategies for ZEV Implementation |
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10/19/23
- Fleet Manager Case Studies
- Strategies for ZEV Transition Planning
- Strategies for ZEV Regulatory Compliance
- Strategies ZEV Spec Writing
- Strategies for ZEV Funding
- Lunch Keynote with Cummins
- ZEV HD, Off-road, Power Supply & Charging Systems on Display
- 10/19/23, 8am-2pm, North Natomas Community Center, 2601 New Market Drive, Sacramento
Registration Required. Register Here
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CARB ACF Regulation & BEV Implementation - A Five Part Video Series |
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- A comprehensive Review
- Presented by David Renschler (Fairfield) and David Worthington (Santa Clara)
- Two Fleet Managers with Years of ZEV Transition Work
Watch the Video Series Here
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Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Truck Ride & Drive |
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Zero-Emission Heavy-duty Truck Ride & Drive on September 15 in Oakland, 11am - 4pm at the Middle Harbor Shoreline Park, 2777 Middle Harbor Rd., Oakland, CA 94607.
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The HVIP FY22-23 Implementation Manual (IM) is now available. The IM further explains policy changes that have gone into effect throughout FY22-23, per previously released FAQs, policy updates, and Dealer Training materials.
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Grants Accepting Applications |
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Rent a BrightDrop ZEVO 600 EV Step Van for $25/day
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- Fleets with 20 or fewer vehicles and annual revenue less than $15M are eligible
- BrightDrop EVO 600 specs
- GVWR: 9,900# using GM's Ultimum Batteries
- Range: Up to 250 miles - Max Charge Rate: 170 mi/hr
- Payload: 1,400# - Cargo Volume: 615 cu.ft.
- Wheelbase: 183" - Overfall Length: 290"
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VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) Grant Fund Open |
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- $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
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Clean Off-Road Equipment (CORE) Funding Available |
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- 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
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Energy Future Grants (EFG) |
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- $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
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CARB Solicitation for Adult Education & Vocational School ZEV Technology Training |
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- 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
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CARB Clean Transportation and Planning Funding Grants |
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- $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
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EV Charging Infrastructure Repair/Replace Grant from the FHWA |
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- $100M Being made available by the
- Funding to repair and replace non-operational chargers to increase EVSE reliability
- Eligible Applicants: State DOTs and local governments
- Applications due by November 13
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- 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
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CEC $38M for EVSEs in Low-Income and DAC Communities |
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- Rebates are available for installations by businesses, nonprofits, tribes and public entities
- Covers 50% of project cost up to $100K
- Awards will be based in part on project readiness.
- Funding Opens on Sept. 13 and closes on Dec 12.
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Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Funding |
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- $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
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El Dorado Air District EV & EVSE Incentives |
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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.
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New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements |
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Congress to Vote on Ending EV Mandates |
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The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on H.R. 1435, a bill that would block the EPA from issuing waivers to states that are banning ICE vehicles.
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CARB Clean Transportation Incentives Funding Plan Community Meeting |
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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
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CARB Clean Truck Regulation (aka "HD I/M") Training |
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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
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Lake Tahoe Electric Transportation Forum |
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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
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American River College Fall Career Fair |
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- 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
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News |
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Fuel Cell Energy Launches Power & Hydrogen at Toyota in Long Beach |
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Fuel Cell Energy (FCE) has begun operating their “Trigen” plant at the Toyota site at the Port of Long Beach. The FCE plant will generate 1,500kg/day of hydrogen, 1,400 gallons per day of water and 2.3MW of electricity, using renewable natural gas with a negative carbon Index.
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Mack Electric Truck Ride & Drive |
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MEMA members are invited to a Mack Truck Ride and Drive at the Sonoma Raceway from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31.
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Cummins Fuel Agnostic Engine |
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Cummins has developed a “Fuel Agnostic” engine that will meet the most stringent EPA Tier 5 requirements (90% NOx reduction to 0.04g/kW and 75% PM reduction to 0.005/kW from current standards).. The base engine is the same for all fuels. The cylinder heads and fuel systems change depending on the fuel being used.
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Cummins, Daimler, & Paccar Partner on Battery Production |
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Cummins, in partnership with Daimler and Paccar will invest between $2B and $3B on a 21 gigawatt battery cell production factory to supply EV battery production plants.
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Prius Prime Highest Top Safety Award |
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The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime PHEV has received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick+ Award.
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Chevron's Plans to Lower Renewable Hydrogen Prices |
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Chevron has purchased the largest renewable hydrogen storage facility in the world. Located in Utah, Chevron and Exxon Mobile are partnering to quickly bring hydrogen production to scale and dramatically lower the price.
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Cooper Cobra Instinct Tire Made with Soybean Oil |
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The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has acquired the Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and is now marketing the “Cooper Cobra Instinct” all season performance tire that incorporates soybean oil.
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Hilton Hotels Add Chargers |
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Hilton as announced that they will add six or more Tesla chargers at 2,000 hotels in the US, Mexico and Canada.
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The Treasury Department is developing guidance on proposed tax credits that will focus on American manufacturing for EVs and sustainable clean fuels and discourage reliance on Chinese supply lines.
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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: 79.43 to 81.49gCO2e/MJ.
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CARB Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Credits-$74.00 |
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Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI) Pathway Here
New Renewable Diesel Applications for CI Pathway Certification
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"ZEB Con" Zero Emission Bus Conference |
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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
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Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) Symposium |
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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
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October 30 & 31 - Long Beach
- Transportation, Aviation & Logistics Professionals
- Latest on Emerging Technologies
- Workforce Education
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Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433 |
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