California is looking to reduce the contributions of transportation to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through policies such as the Global Warming Solutions Act (AB32). In San Diego County, transportation accounts for more than 40% of total GHG emissions. Expanded use of alternative fuels is an important factor in reducing the carbon intensity of transportation. The[…]
While listing the benefits of transitioning a fleet to natural gas is easy, actually going through with a fleet conversion requires thorough research and analysis. For those fleet managers seeking to move from gasoline to a cleaner fuel source like natural gas, the task may at first seem overwhelming. If you are a manager considering transitioning your medium-duty fleet to[…]
Take advantage of this FREE Alternative Fuels First Responder Training! With alternative fueled vehicles becoming more popular on the market, it is important that first and second responders are prepared to deal with these vehicles in case of an emergency…haven’t been trained yet? Register Here Presented in corporation with Clean Cities Coalition and Rio Hondo[…]
The Pacific Coast Collaborative (PCC) Workshop on Zero Emission Vehicles in Fleets will be held on July 23, 2104 in Portland, Oregon. The workshop is designed for people involved in managing and procuring fleet vehicles, representatives of organizations involved in the ZEV supply chain, ZEV policymakers, and people working on ZEV issues for non-profit and[…]
Best Practices for Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Increasingly, fleets and consumers in Southern California are Converting to alternative fuel vehicles and creating greater need for accessible infrastructure. Implementing a fuel station can be daunting, so we’ve gathered some experts to walk you through the deployment processes for natural gas and electric vehicles and the requirements for[…]
Californians who purchase a new Honda Civic natural gas vehicle are eligible for a California Energy Commission $1,000 purchase credit supplied by certified Honda Civic natural gas dealers at the time of purchase. Fleets or retail customers can receive $1,00 purchase credits for up to 20 new Honda Civic natural gas vehicles. The supply of[…]
Next week, Monday June 2 to Wednesday June 4 the Government Fleet Expo and Conference will be held at the San Diego Convention Center. This conference is for public fleet professionals from every level of government to network, access the latest technology at the expo hall, and get fleet-specific training. Sessions presenters consist of top[…]
San Diego Earthworks is hosting its 25th annual EarthFair in Balboa Park, Sunday April 27, 2014, from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. EarthFair is one of the largest, free environmental fairs in the world, and it’s happening in our backyard! This year, Earthfair will have over 300 exhibitors, special theme areas, a Food Pavilion, a special[…]
The Alternative Clean Transportation Expo (ACT Expo) will be co-located with the Natural Gas Vehicle Conference (NGV GLobal) from May 5-8, 2014 at the Long Beach, CA Convention Center. This year will be the fourth ACT Expo, bringing together fleets, OEMs,[…]
Calstart is hosting a webinar on the benefits of electric hybrid technology on Thursday, April 17th. Ever wonder how to tell the difference between electric hybrid vehicles? Want to know how to best select the vehicle that is right for your needs? Contrary to popular belief, not all electric hybrid vehicles are the same. This[…]