The California Energy Commission’s (CEC) Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program announced a new grant last week for organizations interested in helping to expand direct current (DC) fast charging along California’s North-South highway corridors. Grant Funding Opportunity 15-601, “DC Fast Chargers for California’s North-South Corridor,” will offer up to $10 million for proposals that[…]
Because 1.5 million zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) need to be on California roads by 2025– in keeping with Governor Brown’s 2012 executive order– and ZEVs will need to account for 15% of new cars sold, city and county agencies are starting to incorporate electric vehicle readiness programs in their long-term planning. The 2015 San Diego[…]
The last segment looked at air quality in the U.S. and how zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) might contribute to reducing pollution and health risks. San Diego County is an early adopter of electric vehicles (EVs) and home to the country’s first large scale all-electric car sharing program. It has substantial electric vehicle charging infrastructure. The[…]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) offers FREE diesel vehicle and equipment courses in August: #511.2: Diesel Particulate Filter Operation and Maintenance This course briefly discusses the production of diesel emissions and their health effects; diesel emission control technology; diesel particulate filter (DPF) construction and application; and the maintenance necessary for successful DPF operation. August[…]
Electric vehicles and other alternative fuels get lots of hype for their ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Sales of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), which run on gasoline and electricity, and zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) which run only on electricity and have no tailpipe emissions, have grown rapidly over the past five years. Considering[…]
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has approved $373 million in grants to support alternative fuel vehicles. The Funding Plan for fiscal year 2015-2016 represents a $150 million increase over the previous fiscal year’s budget. Some of the key highlights from the funding plan include: $200 million for light-duty vehicle projects, including $163 million for[…]
The San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (District) is currently accepting applications for The Carl Moyer Memorial Air Quality Standards Attainment Grant Program. This program incentivizes voluntary emission reductions from heavy-duty diesel engines. The District will be accepting applications from Wednesday, June 24th through Friday, July 24th, 2015. Projects will be ranked according to their[…]
Are You a Small Business Looking to Install EV Charging Stations? The Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Financing Program leverages public funds to attract private capital for expansion and deployment of EV infrastructure. Loans enrolled in the EVCS Financing Program can be used for the design, development, purchase, and installation of electric vehicle charging stations at[…]
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure: What Every Small Business Needs to Know Tuesday, June 23 from 10:00AM – 11:15AM (PDT) The Plug-in Electric Vehicle Collaborative and CoolCalifornia invite you to join a FREE webinar about electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Hear from industry experts on the following topics: 1. The state of the market: Who’s buying PEVs and[…]
Free Webinar for California Fleet Operators Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:00AM – 11:30AM (PDT) Presentation – 1 hour Q&A – 30 min. The Advanced Transportation Center of Southern California invites fleet and procurement staff to attend a free webinar on statewide clean vehicle incentives. At this webinar, speakers will share the latest information on alternative[…]