The last post examined San Diego’s regional plans for reducing GHGs. Transportation demand and system management strategies, reduced conventional vehicle miles traveled, and a substantial increase in zero emission vehicles (ZEVs), along with state and federal transportation policy changes, are all necessary at an ambitious level to achieve California GHG reduction goals of 80% by[…]
New regional electric vehicle charging plans contain many of the same key recommendations, along with unique components reflecting regional characteristics. Two distinct regions that offer insightful plug-in electric vehicle (PEV) plans include the San Francisco Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) and the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD). While San Francisco[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Two California Energy Commission (CEC) solicitations have upcoming deadlines. CEC Solicitations PON-14-605: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Advanced Vehicle Technology Demonstration The Energy Commission is seeking applications from eligible entities for medium- and heavy-duty advanced vehicle technology demonstration projects. Demonstrations funded under this program opportunity notice (PON) must enhance market acceptance of advanced vehicle technologies that will[…]
The 7th EV Roadmap Conference will be held from July 24 -25, 2014 at the World Trade Center in Portland, Oregon. The EV Roadmap conference has become known as the Pacific Northwest’s premier electric vehicle gathering and one of the leading electric vehicle conferences in the United States. EV Roadmap brings together Oregon’s early adopters with[…]
April 8, 2014- The San Diego Regional Clean Cities Coalition (SDRCCC) hosted the event “Steering San Diego Forward with Clean Mobility” at the San Diego Automotive Museum. The event highlighted the multi-modal clean transportation options and programs throughout the region, such as carsharing, vanpooling, biking, walking and public transit. The event was well received with[…]
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.[…]
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)[…]