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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has announced the launch of the Statewide School Bus Retrofit Program. The program will assist California school districts in complying with the Air Resources Board’s In-Use Truck and Bus Regulation. Who: Eligible participants are public school districts, Joint Power Authorities, and private transportation agencies that provide student[…]
Finding it difficult to bike to work or around town due to some steep hills? An electric powered bicycle or e-bike can provide that extra push to help you finish your ride. Learn and test ride e-bikes at SDG&E’s upcoming workshop Introduction to Electric Bicycles Thursday May 15, 2014 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. SDG&E[…]
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[…]