Events

Since its inception, the Green Transportation Summit & Expo has served as the region's premier fleet modernization and alternative fuels event. Boasting the strongest gathering of fleet professionals in the clean fuels industry, the event brings together influencers and decision-makers in the fleet industry and opens the door for networking and idea-sharing across cities, states, and regions. Register here.

The annual NAFA Institute and Expo is the largest event for Fleet Professionals.  At I&E, you will experience cutting-edge technologies, learn about strategies and solutions to today's fleet challenges, network with other fleet professionals, and participate in professional development seminars.  Register here.

The NC Clean Energy Technology Center in partnership with The 100 Best Fleets and the Center for Sustainable Energy present the Sustainable Fleet Webinars.

The winners of the 2018 edition of the 100 Best Fleets will be announced at NAFA I&E on April 27th in Anaheim, CA. On May 9th, hear from the three of these innovative fleets in one powerful presentation. These 100 Best Fleet Managers are experts who can provide valuable insights to use immediately in your own operation. Please join us on this free webinar to hear their best practices and other actions and initiatives to help your organization become better.

You must register here to receive link to attend. Space is limited. Please reserve at your earliest convenience.

Government Fleet Expo is the largest annual community gathering of public fleets in the nation.  At the event, you can receive training geared toward your specific needs, network with fleet peers and discuss challenges and solutions, and get hands-on with the latest technology and products in the industry.  Register here.

Join the Center for Sustainable Energy for our 2019 clean vehicle policy and incentives update webinar!

Find out what’s new in policy and incentives including millions of dollars from Volkswagen and other state grant and incentive programs. We will be discussing how these policies could affect your fleet and your city. You’ll hear from experts at CSE who will be providing policy updates at a state level, as well as speakers from SANDAG and the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) who will be discussing their local programs.

Register now to join us for the policy update!

Come Visit Us at Booth #1407 in the Sails Pavilion!

Register here | More information here

The TE-EXPO provides speaking and exhibit opportunities for suppliers of utility fleets, electric & alternate fuel vehicle manufacturers, battery & charging companies, and stakeholders to showcase advanced technologies and strategies for compliance and implementation of SB350 to electrify buses, trucks, fleet, and off-road equipment

Event is co-located with the Energy Utility Environment Conference - The 22nd annual EUEC is held across the hall with 2,000 delegates, 400 speakers, and 200 exhibits

Use code CCSD30 for 30% off registration today!

We are a proud Community Partner of the region's premier fleet modernization and alternative fuels event @gtsummitexpo, happening next month in Tacoma, WA!

Check out the program & get all the details at gtsummitexpo.com #GTSE19

Join the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition in the site visit and tour of the New Leaf Biofuel facility on June 25 from 12 P.M. to 1 P.M.

The facility tour will feature:

• Company history
• Biodiesel facts
• How biofuel is made
• Industry issues

Parking is limited, therefore please carpool if possible. Some street parking around the neighborhood (including across the street on Newton from the plant) are permit parking only. We will do our best to reserve some spots inside our plant for vehicles.

Closed-toed shoes are mandatory. Shoes with a good grip on the soles are highly encouraged (slippery in some areas).

Register now to join the tour.

Join the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition in the site visit and tour to UCSD Fleet Services on July 23 from 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.

Tour will be hosted by:

• Byron Washom
• Kevin Norris
• Gregory Nishihira

The facility tour will feature:

1. Vehicle to Grid Demonstrations by Nissan, Honda and Chrysler
2. Solar + Storage + DC Fast Charging Plaza
3. First Generation Smart Chargers using ISO 15118 protocol
4.    Shell demos on Level II
5. Electricity d’France (EDF) Flex Power prototypes
6. 2.5 MW/5 MWH battery system
7. 2.5 mgal thermal energy storage
8. 2.8 MW Fuel Cell with 350 ton absorption chiller
9. In depth explanation of our charging station infrastructure; including logistics, construction and funding
10. Tour of the CNG station
11. Tour of the Fleet Services service areas including our fuel station
12. Tour of our maintenance facility, which will showcase many of the things we do to have earned the Dept. of Toxic Substances Control Board’s award as a “Model Green Shop”

Lunch will be included. Parking Permits will be provided to participants. Please arrive 30 minutes early to park.

Address for tour:

Campus Services Complex, La Jolla, CA 92093

Parking permits will be given to participants as they drive in the lot.

Address for Parking:

Lot P702, La Jolla, CA 92037

Register before July 12, 2019 to attend.

Join the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition in the Autogas Answers Workshop: Low Cost, Sustainable, and Renewable Propane on September 17 from 9:30 A.M to 2:00 P.M.

The following presentations from the event are available here:

• ROUSH CleanTech
• Propane Education & Research Council
• Greenkraft Inc.
• Ferrellgas

This webinar, hosted by Dr. Andrew Martinez of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), will provide an overview of the major findings of the Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle Development & Hydrogen Fuel Station Network Development report and its analyses, including relevant updates and additional insights since the report’s publication. The webinar will also include a question and answer period for attendees.

Register here.

Don’t miss the longest running and most comprehensive fuel cell and hydrogen energy industry conference in the U.S. The Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition (FCS&EE) brings together hundreds of international manufacturers, fuel providers, customers, policy makers, supply chain, integrators, academics, investors, media, and other key stakeholders – you and your organization needs to be a part of it.

View the event website here, or register here.

Network with expert speakers, regulators, manufacturers, installers, utilities and consultants of EV charging stations, infrastructure, batteries, storage, utility fleet, as well as ZEV and AFV at one day event.

View the program here and register here!

The Regional Adaptation Needs Assessment will help provide deeper insight into the broad adaptation planning needs of local jurisdictions in the San Diego region. Join us to discuss the findings and learn about where the opportunities exist for cities to strengthen their adaptation work and solutions!

Register here!

Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) hold great promise for reducing pollutant emissions from the vehicle sector since BEVs outperform conventional vehicles in most environmental metrics. The lithium-ion battery that stores the vehicle’s energy has become a point of concern for its effect on pollutant emissions and for uncertainty regarding its future end-of-life. Jarod Kelly, Argonne National Laboratory, will examine the used BEV market (as a means toward social equity), the opportunity for second-life applications of the BEV’s battery, and life cycle environmental effects associated with BEVs.

Register here.

Are you new to electric vehicles? Interested in learning more about becoming an electric vehicle owner? Get your EV questions answered by long time members between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM before the meeting starts.

Doors open at 6:30 PM, the meeting starts at 7:00 PM

Featured Presentation: Vehicle-to-Grid Charging

NUVVE has been running commercial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) operations since 2016. Russell Vare, NUVVE's U.S. Director of Business Development, will discuss the state of V2G charging as well as options for vehicle-to-load charging. Join us, for a peak into the future of EV charging and grid management.

RSVP for this event on Meetup to ensure we save you a seat and to get a free entry in a raffle for a 24 hour Tesla test drive. The event is free and open to the public. Pizza will be provided!

CARB offers free training to learn the details of MS504: In-Use Off Road Diesel Vehicle Regulation.

Join representatives from vehicle manufacturers as they share recent product updates relevant to the fleet industry. After presentations and lunch, you will have an opportunity to walk the LA Auto Show to see all the new models for 2020.

Ticket price includes the NAFA Meeting, including OEM presentations, lunch and access to the LA Auto Show after the meeting.

Learn more and register here.

Are you new to electric vehicles? Interested in learning more about becoming an electric vehicle owner? Get your EV questions answered by long time members between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM before the meeting starts.

Emily Wier, Environment and Energy Policy Advisor for San Diego County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, will present on San Diego County’s EV Roadmap, the newly approved Clean Cars 4 All program, and exciting developments at the California Air Resources Board. Supervisor Fletcher is raising the level of awareness about the effects of San Diego’s poor air quality and implementing policy to combat climate change as a member of the California Air Resources Board.

RSVP for this event on Meetup to ensure we save you a seat and to get a free entry in a raffle for a 24 hour Tesla test drive. The event is free and open to the public. Pizza will be provided!

The Transportation Research Board (TRB) 99th Annual Meeting will be held January 12–16, 2020, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, in Washington, D.C. The information-packed program is expected to attract more than 13,000 transportation professionals from around the world.

Learn more here!

Join fleet industry experts, Geotab Resellers, Customers and Marketplace Partners at the San Diego Convention Centre, January 13-16. The Geotab Connect 2020 conference will be the biggest to date!

This is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to hear from the top thought leaders and subject matter experts in fleet technology. You’ll leave feeling inspired, motivated and equipped with new knowledge and tools to grow and enrich your business.

Learn more here.

Join us for Renewable Gas 360 (formerly Rethink Methane), a leadership summit aimed at fostering a circular energy economy that enables California to immediately and cost effectively mitigate the air pollution impacts of urban and agricultural settings, manage overburdened landfills, foster economic growth in disadvantaged communities, reduce wildfire risk, advance renewable energy, and many other objectives.

Government and non-profit organizations are eligible for free admission.

Learn more here!

The Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies Symposium (Hybrid) is the nation’s premier event for hybrid and electric vehicle technology. Now in its 17^th year, Hybrid provides vehicle design engineers with the leading technical information needed to stay competitive and meet regulations in an evolving industry. Join us in Pasadena, CA for a one-of-a-kind event where technology specialists, OEMs, suppliers, researchers, and government officials connect and learn about new solutions in the development of electric drive, x-hybrid, and fuel cell vehicles.

Learn more here!

Cheryl Goodman, Head of Corporate Communications for Sony Electronics North America, will present Sony’s innovative new electric vehicle concept, the Vision-S. Ms. Goodman oversees executive and financial communications, corporate social responsibility programs and employee communications. Prior to her work at Sony, she served for 10 years at Qualcomm before taking the reins at Athena where she was recognized as one of San Diego’s top CEOs.

Get your EV questions answered by long time members between 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM before the presentation starts.

Sign Up for the event Here.

Produced annually by NTEA – The Association for the Work Truck Industry, The Work Truck Show^® features the latest vocational trucks, vans, vehicle components and truck equipment from 500 exhibitors on a Show floor covering more than 500,000 square feet. The event includes a robust educational conference with industry-specific training and opportunities to engage the commercial vehicle community at special events. Learn more about the last 20 years of The Work Truck Show.

Visit here to register.

Government Fleet Expo & Conference (GFX), now in its 12th year, is the largest annual conference of public fleets in the nation. Attendees can:

• Receive fleet-specific training geared toward their specific needs
• Connect with peers in the fleet community and discuss daily challenges and solutions
• Get hands-on with the latest vehicles and technologies for the industry

GFX is designed for fleet managers, procurement specialists, analysts, maintenance supervisors, and others who work with fleets. Attendees will leave with new ideas, knowledge about new vehicles and technologies, steps they can take to improve their fleets and save taxpayer dollars, and new colleagues they can call on for guidance.

Find more information here, and register here!

The biennial California Adaptation Forum gathers the adaptation community from across California and beyond to foster knowledge exchange, innovation, and mutual support to create resilient communities and tackle our state’s most pressing climate change challenges. The Forum offers a series of engaging plenaries, sessions, workshops, tours, networking opportunities, and more to support our transition from adaptation awareness and planning to action on the ground.

The 4th California Adaptation Forum will bring together a multi-disciplinary audience to:

• Uplift voices from frontline communities, emerging youth leaders, and other underrepresented stakeholders;
• Learn about emerging trends in the adaptation field — from new developments in finance and insurance markets to technological advancements and innovative strategies;
• Showcase real-world examples of adaptation initiatives that have tangibly increased community resilience;
• Highlight new legislation, funding programs, and financing mechanisms;
• Present the latest tools and resources being deployed across the state; and
• Provide opportunities for participants to reconnect with old colleagues and discover new partnerships.

For more information, visit the website.

Clean Cities presents a workshop featuring Telematic experts from GEOTAB and EV WATTS to breakdown how telematics work to save your fleet time and money in your electrification process. You’ll receive:

• Updates on state and local fleet reporting requirements
• Live demonstration of telematic programs
• Real-world case of optimizing for electrification with telematics from CALTRANS
• Opportunity to save big on software
• Information on how to use telematics to assess EV adoption

Sign up here!

Join the San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition(SDRCCC) in partnership with the California Energy Commission and CALSTART for an overview of EV infrastructure incentives to support your fleet electrification goals. We will explore the full range of EV infrastructure incentives available at the federal, state, and local levels and discuss the work that is being done to incentivize further deployment of EV infrastructure throughout California.

View the recording here

The San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition (SDRCCC) is looking forward to our upcoming Hydrogen and Biofuel Station Deployment, Development, and Permitting Listening Session with you.  Your feedback is pivotal to informing the Department of Energy (DOE) on future needs in the clean energy space. The goal of this session is to gather feedback for the DOE from experts in the field to identify areas that need additional research and funding in the coming years.  We’re excited to hear from experts in the field that will be attending to identify specific pain points and shortcomings in order to help inform future outreach and research needs.

We will discuss the following topics:

• Deployment
• Development
• Permitting

The San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition has partnered with Highland Electric to present a webinar on electrifying school bus fleets. Our presenter Jane Culkin the Western Regional Manager in Market Development for Highland Electric will provide valuable information on fleet electrification.

Highland Electric is a company that has worked to electrify the school bussing system. Through the means of a subscription model, Highland Electric has allowed school districts in Vermont and Massachusetts to greatly reduce their carbon footprint while cutting costs by switching their traditional gasoline busses to electric ones. Highland also works with Clean Cities organizations to educate fleet managers on electrification and cost reduction.

The San Diego Clean Cities Coalition has partnered with the California Dealer Network to host an office hours session on August 23^rd from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM. Dealerships are welcome to drop in at any time during the session, with training taking a dealership only 15 minutes.

Joining gives dealerships access to benefits such as:

  Being listed on the Certified EV Dealer Map, which had 3500+ page views/day

  Lead Generation - customers will be directed to your dealership after seeing it on the EV Dealer Map

  Receiving the CDN Dealer Content Kit

  Dealership Promotion

If you have any questions, you can reach out to myself at mehul.kamran@energycenter.org

Join here.

The California Air Resources Board will be hosting a webinar where they will provide information about the Advanced Clean Fleets regulation:

This free online training is open to the public and will provide an overview of the ACF regulation, cover who is affected, and outline the upcoming compliance requirements. The focus of the webinar will be solely on the ACF regulation.

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Background

To meet California's health-based air quality standards and greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, the trucks and buses operated in the state and the fuel they use must be transformed away from petroleum. California is working to meet the Governor’s goal of one hundred percent zero-emission transportation where feasible by 2045.

The ACF regulation applies to fleets performing drayage operations, those owned by State, local, and federal government agencies, and high priority fleets. High priority fleets are entities that own, operate, or direct at least one vehicle in California, and that have either $50 million or more in gross annual revenues, or that own, operate, or have common ownership or control of a total of 50 or more vehicles (excluding light-duty package delivery vehicles). The regulation affects medium- and heavy-duty on-road vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating greater than 8,500 pounds, off-road yard tractors, and light-duty mail and package delivery vehicles.

More information and registration information is available on the California Air Resources Board's event page.

The San Diego Air Pollution Control District is publicizing a zero-emission commercial truck ride and drive event in Chula Vista:

On Friday, October 20th, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) alongside CALSTART will be hosting a Zero-Emission Truck Ride & Drive event at the North Island Credit Union Ampitheater in Chula Vista. This event is conveniently located near the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, where over a million commercial trucks cross the U.S-Mexico border annually.
The event will be held from 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM and will feature electric class 6-8 trucks. In addition, there will be a presentation on the Advanced Clean Truck Regulation, with CARB staff available to answer questions. Register for free now to test drive these vehicles, explore funding options, and learn about the charging infrastructure. Registration and further details can be found by visiting the following website: www.zeroemissiontrucks.org.

San Diego Clean Cities will be hosting our first in-person fleet managers roundtable to discuss the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulation. We’ll have one of our local stakeholders share their current site and their process for fleet electrification, followed by opportunities for further discussion.

RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/724226620317?aff=oddtdtcreator

Event space is limited to 55 guests so we kindly ask that you RSVP to reserve your spot.