The Department of Energy established Clean Cities in 1993, in a time when few people had heard of alternative fuels. Today, Clean Cities has helped displace more than 5 billion gallons of petroleum through the work of local coalitions and their stakeholders across the nation. In fact, the terms,”sustainable” and “clean energy” have become buzz[…]
Natural Gas in the San Diego Region Come learn more about this clean transportation alternative! One of the cleanest burning energy sources, natural gas is just as capable as gasoline or diesel to run your vehicle or fleet – and at about half the cost. Best of all, there’s an abundant supply, with 94% of[…]
For all those interested in applying for the HVIP Voucher Program (California Hybrid And Zero-Emission Truck and Bus Voucher Incentive Project) you may sign up on the wait list for next year. Those who request new vouchers for your hybrid or electric trucks and buses will be added to the wait list until next year’s[…]
Locals of the Bay Area speak to the convenience, accessibility, and benefits of driving an electric vehicle. Watch the video below for real testimonies from owners of the Toyota Rav4, Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt,and the Tesla Model S. See for yourself how EV’s are a great addition to any household, whether you need cargo space[…]
The U.S. Department of Energy has released a smartphone and mobile device app for locating alternative fuels by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory(NREL), and an Excel tool for calculating alt fuel ROI from the Argonne National Laboratory. NREL’s mobile app is designed to provide information on more than 15,000 alternative fuel stations across the[…]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will be hosting free training courses in the San Diego region in December. The courses are aimed to help diesel and LSI vehicle owners, operators, fleet managers, brokers, dealers, and maintenance personnel understand requirements and technologies for complying with California’s diesel vehicle regulations. All are welcome to attend, please[…]
Last week, governors from eight states announced a groundbreaking initiative to put 3.3 million zero-emission vehicles(ZEV) on their roads by 2022. Governor’s from California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont signed a cooperative agreement to work jointly to promote and build a successful national market for electric and hydrogen-powered cars.[…]
For electrical contractors who are interested in becoming certified for EVSE installations, Mira Costa College is offering a free 33-hour Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Training Program (EVITP). The courses are from November 4th to December 18th, Monday/Wednesday from 5:00pm – 8:00pm. For more information, look through the EVITP flyer , email Molly Ash at molly.ash@gccccd.edu or[…]
On September 28, 2013, the day of the Third Annual National Plug-In Day, California Governor Jerry Brown signed Assembly Bill 8 in law, effectively allocating $2 billion in funds to continue vital clean air programs for another decade. Clean Air programs, such as Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Attainment Standards program (diesel pollution reduction)[…]
Are you interested in converting to a natural gas vehicle or interested in learning more about the process? The Southern California Gas Company has created a new series of online informational videos on natural gas vehicles (NGVs) that demonstrate how clean, abundant and affordable natural gas is. There are five videos that cover the fueling[…]