This Sunday is National Plug In Day and electric vehicle enthusiasts will be gathered at sites around the nation to celebrate all the is great about owning a plug-in. As part of the festivities Coulomb is offering free ChargePoint cards to consumers through Sunday. click here to sign up. San Diegans can catch the EV[…]
Interested in making a difference this academic year? Work with Clean Cities and help the nation reduce its dependence on petroleum, lower carbon and local air pollutant emissions, and build a green economy! The San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition has been awarded an funding by the U.S. Department of Energy for an internship for[…]
Approximately $350,000 in Voucher Incentive Program (VIP) funding is currently available in San Diego County. VIP provides funding opportunities for small fleets (10 or fewer vehicles) to quickly replace or retrofit their older on-road heavy-duty diesel vehicles. Truck replacement grants range from $10,000 to $45,000 Exhaust retrofit grants range from $5,000 to $10,000 ACT NOW!!![…]
The Transportation Energy Partners (TEP) is participating this afternoon in a forum hosted by the White House Council on Environmental Quality, titled “Advanced Vehicles, Driving Growth.” The forum will feature administration officials as well as private sector leaders talking about success stories on innovation and job creation in the advanced vehicles sector. You can can[…]
Mark your Calendars!. The U.S. Department of Energy just announced 2012 Natural Gas Vehicle Technology Forum will be held on the campus of UC San Diego, October 16-17. The event co-hosted by U.S. DOE and California Energy Commission brings together stakeholders to support the development and deployment of commercially competitive natural gas engines, vehicles, and[…]
The 2nd International Conference on Algal Biomass, Biofuels and Bioproducts will take place in San Diego June 10-13. The conference features some of the top researchers in the field, including many affiliated with the San Diego Center for Algae Biotechnology at UCSD. Algae-based biofuels show considerable promise as a future transportation fuel and are already[…]
San Diego-based MultiSpark Inc is studying a novel spark plug designed in natural gas engines, according to a recently released research brief. The multipoint spark plug should lead to improved ignition and a more complete fuel burn, increasing performance and lower emissions. The research is support by an transportation energy innovations small grant
Environment Meets Efficiency Thursday, May 24, 2012 8:00am – 10:00am Last chance to register to hear how: Hewlett Packard San Diego County Regional Airport Authority SDG&E Stone Brewing & Buster Biofuels use clean technologies to add to their bottom line, reduce emissions, and be more efficient. ____________________________________________ $15 for[…]
FREE FIRST RESPONDER SAFETY TRAINING ON ALT FUEL VEHICLES AT ACT EXPO Properly educating first responders on the differences of alternative fuel vehicles is critical to their success. Learn about important safety aspects dealt with by first responders. All audiences encouraged to attend free workshops Tuesday, May 15 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to noon. Courses[…]
This year’s SDG&E 7th Annual Energy Showcase, on Friday, May 11, 2012, features an expanded Clean Transportation display and seminar with plug-in electric and natural gas commercial vehicles such as trucks, vans and waste hauling vehicles. Alternative Fuel Transportation Solutions Seminar Speakers 8:30a.m.- 10a.m. Randy Walsh, Senior Real Estate Manager; Meissner Jacquet: Considerations on hosting[…]