In this April 26th eNewsletter from Sacramento Clean Cities
Upcoming Grants - Funding for a wide range of transportation and energy programs and projects
 
Upcoming Workshops - Participate in the decision making process
 
New Updates, Regulations & Requirements - Regulations and requirements that may affect your operations
 
Alternative Fuel & Zero-Emission Insights - Learn what’s new and what’s coming soon
 
Conferences, Programs - Educational, networking and presentation opportunities
 
Presentations Slides and Videos from Previous Sacramento Clean Cities Webinars
  • Presentation Slides and Recordings posted Here
Special Announcements
NorCal Fleet Academy & Expo
June 5 & 6 - Sacramento
Here is a sample of the Professional Training that will be offered
●Fleet Managers:
●ZEV Transition Planning, Advanced Clean Fleets Regulation
●Technicians
●Cummins Insight, Altec Hydraulics, Bendix Air Brakes, Vaccon, LD & HD Drivetrain Safety & Maintenance, Welding
●Spec Writers
●Spec Writing for HD EVs, Innovative Truck Body Developments
●Technology Displays
●ZEVs from Blue Dot, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Mack, Battle Motors, Maxion
This training is being produced by the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition in partnership with MEMA, East Bay Clean Cities, NAFA and the Sac Metro Air District.
Schedule a Personal Ride and Drive with Mitra-EV At Your Site On Your Schedule
  • Test the GM “BrightDrop Zevo 600” equipped with all-wheel drive, advanced safety features, and impressive range and charging capabilities.
  • Learn about Mitra EV's transformative fleet management solutions, including significant savings on fuel and maintenance costs, potential revenue from shared fleet charging, and seamless transition to electric vehicles with zero upfront investment.
  • Discover how these solutions can enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of your fleet operations.
Schedule your Ride and Drive Here
Sacramento Clean Cities' Fleets Make the Top 100
NAFA has named their selections for the top 100 public agency fleets in the US and two of the top 100 are from the ranks of the Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition: The City of Fairfield and the City of Roseville. Sacramento is also home to two of the top commercial fleets, Fluid Truck and Superior Linen. 
Read more Here
Grants Accepting Applications
VW Zero-Emission Freight and Marine (ZEFM) Grant Fund Open
  • $20M Available
  • Stacking with CORE Allowed
  • Eligible equipment includes forklifts (>8,000#) Airport GSE, Terminal Tractors, Ferries/Tug Re-powers, Shore Power & More
  • First-come, First-served basis until funding is exhausted 
Read more Here
Innovative Small E-Fleet (ISEF) Funding
  • $83M set aside for ISEF within the HVIP Program
  • Incentives for small fleets that seek to deploy battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell trucks
  • Fleets with < 20 trucks and <$15M annual revenue (NGOs are exempt from the revenue cap)
  • Program runs until all funds are allocated 
Read more Here
$54 Million Communities Taking Charge Accelerator Funding Opportunity
DE-FOA-0003214
  • Funding e-mobility charging solutions for individuals without access to home charging
  • Funding charging and deployment solutions for electrified ultra-light, micro, light, and medium-duty fleets
  • Funding projects that accelerate solutions in the EV charging ecosystem
  • Applicants must submit a concept paper by May 20, 2024, and full applications are due July 16
Read more Here
EPA's $3B in Two Port Grants
  • $2.8B for ZE Port Equipment and Infrastructure
  • $150M for Climate and Air Quality Planning
  • Application Deadline May 28
Read more Here
DOE FOA 0003229 - Communities Sparking Investment in Transformative Energy
  • Deliver direct local community benefits of clean energy
  • Spark additional investments in communities that create long-term local economic development 
  • Advance community-identified energy priorities and right to self-determination.
  • Build capacity and partnerships in local governments and Tribes.
  • Minimum Grant Size: $900K; Maximum Grant Size: $3.6M
  • Applications Due May 31
Read more Here
DERA Tribal and Territory Grant Program in Spring
EPA has announced that their 2024 “Diesel Emission Reduction Act” (DERA) grant program for Tribes and Territories will be available this Spring.
Read more Here
EPA Clean Heavy-Duty Vehicles (CHDV) $939M Grant Program
  • Eligible applicants include: States, Municipalities, Public Schools, Indian Tribes
  • Eligible vehicles include: Class 6 & 7 vehicles
  • Eligible projects costs include: Incremental cost of ZEV, infrastructure purchase & installation, driver and technician training, project management
  • Applications due July 25
Read more Here
NREL $5M Clean Bus Planning Program
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has announced planning grants to provide technical assistance to create customized bus electrification plans.
  • Applications for assistance are open on a rolling basis through Sept. 30, 2024
Read more Here
EPA $2B Environmental and Climate Justice
  • Support for community-driven projects
  • Environmental and Climate Justice grants
  • Grants targeting clean energy and resilience including low- and zero-emission technologies and workforce development supporting the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
  • Applications reviewed on a rolling basis for one year, closing on November 21, 2024
Read more Here
Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make the News!
Schedule a Personal Ride and Drive with Mitra-EV at Your Site on Your Schedule
  • Test the GM “BrightDrop Zevo 600” equipped with all-wheel drive, advanced safety features, and impressive range and charging capabilities.
  • Learn about Mitra EV's transformative fleet management solutions, including significant savings on fuel and maintenance costs, potential revenue from shared fleet charging, and seamless transition to electric vehicles with zero upfront investment.
  • Discover how these solutions can enhance the efficiency, sustainability, and profitability of your fleet operations.
Schedule your Ride and Drive Here
DOE Notice of Intent to Fund MD/HD Truck Charging
  • Innovative charging solutions and grid/power management strategies
  • Truck depots concentrated near ports, warehouses, and other logistics operations or Truck stops/travel centers along key freight corridors
Read more Here
Volvo/Mack Renewable Diesel
Beginning in 2024, Volvo, and their subsidiary Mack, will deliver their trucks tanked up with renewable diesel, as a part of their overall decarbonization program. 
Read more Here
Ford Cuts MachE Prices $5K
Ford has pledged to drop the price of the Mach-E by $5K but it does not appear to be enough to staunch the losses. In Q1 2024, Ford lost a whopping $1.3B on EV sales ($132K per EV for 10,000 vehicles sold) with sales down 20% and revenue down 84%. 
Read more Here
Mullen Hits Production Milestone
Mullen Automotive has hit a milestone by manufacturing their 500th commercial electric vehicle at their Tunica, Mississippi factory. 
Read more Here
Cummins' Analysis of Alt Fuels
Cummins has surveyed the advantages and disadvantages of a range of alternative fuels:
  • Renewable Diesel – Drop-in replacement for fossil diesel
  • Biodiesel – Drop-in replacement for fossil diesel in blends up to 20%
  • Natural Gas – Growing rapidly replacing diesel around the world
  • Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) – Low-carbon alternative to fossil natural gas
  • RNG Blended with Renewable Hydrogen (RH2) – Many interesting benefits
  • RH2 – Expected to be a common solution for MD/HD vehicles
  • Ammonia – Easy to store, transport and handle
Read more Here
Alternative Fuel Insight
Nuclear SMR - Tool for Decarbonization
Small Modular Reactors (SMR) using Gen IV reactor designs that can be built on assembly lines bring down the cost, complexity and flexibility to zero-carbon energy production.
Read more Here
OEM's Want Their Share of V2G Revenue
EV OEMs are seeking to be part of the revenue chain as their EVs become power sources backing up buildings and the grid with V2G technology.
Read more Here
Red Fox Resources Recycles Used Exhaust Devices
Earn money by recycling worn out exhaust devices. Diesel DPFs, DOCs and SCR systems as well as Three Way Catalysts can be recycled instead of being tossed. 
Read More Here
California Energy Storage Milestone
California has passed the 10,000 megawatt hour milestone for battery storage capacity in the state, up from 770 megawatt hours in 2019.
Read more Here
Polestar 10% to 80% Charge in 10 Minutes
Polestar has announced that using a 375kW DCFC on an experimental 77kWh battery pack, they have achieved an 80% charge in 10 minutes. The battery is an advanced Li-Ion battery. The durability of the battery at these very high charging power levels will be evaluated. 
Read more Here
Carbon Intensity Updates
California Average Grid Electricity Carbon Intensity: California average grid electricity used as a transportation fuel in California: 79.43 to 81.49gCO2e/MJ.
Check CARB Carbon Intensity (CI)I Pathways Here
Current LCFS Credit Value $56.00
Conferences and Programs
Sustainable Facilities Forum
May 9 - Scottish Rite Masonic Center, Sacramento
  • Global Warming: Materials and Manufactured Equipment 
  • CalGreen Code Updates
  • Whole Building Lifecycle Analysis
  • Power Budget Alternatives 2025
  • Fleet Electrification | Zero Emission Fleets 
  • Waste Diversion | Organic Waste Recycling
  • Deadline for submitting proposals - Feb 23 Here
Read more Here
ACT Expo 2024
  • Major Vehicle OEMs and Suppliers
  • Comprehensive showcase of advanced clean commercial vehicles, technologies, and services 
  • Zero-emission vehicles and renewable fuels to comply with tightening regulations
  • Latest technologies under one roof, test drive dozens of vehicles, and make valuable industry connections
Read more Here
Green Technology Summit & Expo
Green Technology Summit & Expo - August 20-22, 2024 in Tacoma, Washington
"Accelerate to Zero"
The Green Technology Summit and Expo (GTSE) is now accepting proposals to join our program. Major presentation categories include: 
  • Fleet Sustainability & Decarbonization
  • AI / Drone Technology Advancements
  • Cybersecurity
  • Workforce Development
  • Renewable Fuels & Technologies 
  • Heavy Duty & Medium Duty Decarbonization
  • Energy Resilience
  • Developing Zero Emission Infrastructure
  • Utility Programs & Policy
  • Transportation Policy and Incentives
  • Environmental Justice
  • Navigating Road Blocks in Sustainable Transportation
  • Transportation Hubs
  • Hard to Decarbonize Sectors
  • Technical Training
Submission Deadline: February 25th, 2024
For more information contact: info@gtsummitexpo.com
Forth Electric Transportation Conference
September 24-26, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan
Sacramento Clean Cities Coalition | 916 - 622 - 8433