Special Announcement
NorCal Fleet Academy and Expo
SAVE THE DATE for the NorCal Fleet Academy and Expo October 6 & 7, 2021. 
Professional Training for: Fleet Managers, Technicians, Spec Writers & Grant Writers. 
Displays of the latest in vehicles, equipment and fleet technologies.
Check the Scheduled Training Here
Borrow a Fuel Cell Bus
An Eldorado National Fuel Cell Bus from Stark Area Regional Transit Authority (SARTA), an Ohio transit agency with one of the largest fleets of zero-emission fuel cell buses and fuel cell paratransit vehicles in the US, will be in Sacramento and Yolo on June 9. STARK CEO, Kirk Conrad, a nationally recognized transit fleet manager, has created a special “Borrow a Bus” program that has put one of his fleet of fuel cell buses on a national tour to raise awareness of the range, rapid refueling and low lifetime TCO of heavy-duty fuel cell vehicles. For more information:
Contact Timothy Montgomery: tmontgomery@sartaonline.com
SMUD New Program: Charging as a Service
SMUD is offering a new program, “Charging as a Service” (CaaS) that provides commercial electric vehicle advisory services, including technical evaluation and cost estimates, electrical engineering/design and construction services, as well as network and hardware options, full maintenance of charging systems, and financing options.
For more information contact jillian.rich@smud.org
CARB's ZEV Freight and Marine Grant
CARB’s ZEV Freight & Marine Grant is now open. This is a $34M first-come, first-served scrap-and-replace program under the VW Environmental Mitigation TrustScrap. Eligible projects include: heavy-lift forklifts, port cargo handling equipment and airport ground support equipment.
Read More Here
New Updates, Regulations, and Requirements
CARB Advanced Clean Cars 2 Regulations
CARB’s “Advanced Clean Cars II” Regulations will include a mandatory lifetime power level warranty. BEVs would be required to maintain 80% of their certified range for 15 years or 150 miles, and fuel cell vehicles would be required to maintain 90% of their certified power for 4,000 hours of operation. 
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Sacramento Clean Cities Sponsors Make The News
Toyota's Sienna Hybrid Wheelchair Upfit
Toyota’s Sienna Hybrid Wheelchair Upfit is now available. The Sienna has a best-in-class combined EPA rating of 36mpg. BraunAbility has engineered a 3” extension of the passenger side door and extra clearance for the widest wheelchairs in the driver position. 
Read More Here
NGVi Virtual Technician Training
NGVi’s virtual “Cummins INSIGHT &* QSOL Software Training” for training technicians seeking to upgrade skills on Cummins diesel and NG engine diagnostics and repair, J1939 datalinks, ECM optimization and more is available on June 17, 8am - 2pm. 
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Alternative Fuel Insight
North County Transit District Transitions to Zero-Emission Bus Operations
The North County Transit District in Oceanside, California will be implementing a hydrogen fueling station capable of supporting 50 zero-emission fuel cell buses. The expected completion date of their infrastructure will be mid-2022 and they expect to have 25 fuel cell buses by Spring, 2025.
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Waymo Autonomous Vehicles
Waymo, funded by Google’s parent company, Alphabet, and a few of the major auto companies, are the only companies that can afford to stay in pursuit of fully autonomous driving. After years of promises, everything from pollen to soap bubbles has stumped the robots. Uber, Lyft and others have dropped out of the bottomless pit of funding necessary to achieve Autonomous Level 5. 
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Refineries Report
The LCFS Credit for 1 MT of CO2 is $192.50. 
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Conferences and Programs
UC Davis - Partnering with Historically Underserved Communities in Transportation Planning
UC Davis ITS is hosting a webinar, “Partnering with Historically Underserved Communities in Transportation Planning” 6/10/21 from 10am - 11:30am. 
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Forth Roadmap Conference
The Forth “Roadmap” Conference, featuring leaders and experts in electric vehicle industry, communities, and government agencies will be held June 14 - 16 in Portland. 
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NAFA Green Fleet Awards
NAFA Green Fleet Awards are now open, and criteria include: Emission reductions and Environmental Benefits implemented, Programs to Reduce Vehicle Use and Fuel Use, Driver Training, “Green” Procurement and more. 
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Green Transportation Summit and Expo
The Green Transportation Summit and Expo is in-person and virtual this summer August 16-18 at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. featuring:
  • 20+ Virtual TechTalks
  • 2350+ Events attendance
  • 40+ Vehicles
  • 70+ Industry booths 
  • 135+ Industry speakers
Sacramento Clean Cities stakeholders use discount code: SACCC30 
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Advanced Clean Transportation Expo
Advanced Clean Transportation Expo, 8/30 - 9/2 at the Long Beach Convention Center
  • 250+ Sponsors & Exhibitors
  • All Alternative Fuels &
  • Efficiency Technologies
  • 75+ Advanced Clean Vehicles Displayed
  • Ride & Drive Event
Read More Here
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