When we think of biofuels the thoughts of most San Diegans gravitate towards algae and the high-tech working being done by Sapphire Energy, SD-CAB, and Synthetic Genomics mainly because of the local jobs creation and economic impact. However, biofuel is not just about algae since it can be created from a broad spectrum of biomass[…]
DC fast chargers are getting installed along the West Coast Green Highway and making the idea of an EV traveling the 1,300 miles from the Mexican border to the Canadian border more of a reality each day. ChargePoint has installed many Level 2 stations in Oregon and Washington in support of the green I-5 effort,[…]
Odyssey Day 2012 was a great success. There was an amazing turnout of people and everyone seemed to have a lot of fun. Attendees heard presentations about alternative fuels and had the chance to look at an impressive and diverse fleet of alternative fuel vehicles. Pictures of the event are below. Thanks to all the[…]
SAE International recently approved a new technical standard that will dramatically reduce charging times for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and electric vehicles (EV). Developed in a consensus environment by more than 190 global experts representing automotive, charging equipment, utilities industries and national labs, J1772™: SAE Electric Vehicle and Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Conductive[…]
Among the biggest challenges for EV manufacturers are battery cost, size, and weight. Not to mention that pesky little range issue. Advancements in battery technology are critical for the success of EVs, and engineers at the University of California, San Diego are working to help solve that problem by developing algorithms to enable lithium-ion batteries[…]
With gas prices approaching all-time highs, it is a good time to remember that there are alternatives. Propane and natural gas costs 25-50% less than gasoline or diesel and offer reduced emissions. Biofuels let you go green at competitive prices. With high fuel prices, hybrids have quick paybacks and are available in every class, including heavy[…]
San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition is hosting an event, known as Odyssey Day, in conjunction with the California Center for Sustainable Energy on October 23, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Our local Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Day Odyssey will be one of many events held across the country to showcase cleaner, more[…]
On Thursday, July 19th, the Propane Education and Research Council (PERC) is hosting a webinar featuring John Doswell, Vice President Sales and Marketing for Collins Bus Corporation, who will be discussing the NexBus propane type A bus platform. As an alternative to conventional school buses, propane-powered vehicles offer extensive benefits for school districts and communities.[…]
Please join us on Thursday, March 15 for the San Diego Regional Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group (REVI) Kickoff meeting. At the meeting, staff from SANDAG and the California Center for Sustainable Energy will provide an overview of the project, discuss how REVI will build upon past plug-in electric vehicle planning efforts, and define membership[…]
Green Fleets Magazine recently announced their first-ever Sustainability All-Star award recipients, and UC San Diego fleet manager Jim Ruby was among those reconized. An active member of the San Diego Regional Clean Fuels Coalition board, Jim strives to operate the university’s 800+ vehicle fleet in the most environmental friendly way possible, and has been a[…]