Statewide Funding for Combustion Freight and Marine Projects Now Available

The South Coast AQMD is pleased to announce release of the Combustion Freight and Marine Project category of the Volkswagen (VW) Environmental Trust Program. This competitive solicitation is open to eligible owners of in-use Class 7-8 freight trucks, refuse trucks, concrete mixers and dump trucks, as well as switcher locomotives, ferries, tugboats and towboats throughout California. Funding for the[…]

Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus Funding

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce that the application period for the Volkswagen Mitigation Trust Zero Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus program is open. This solicitation is open to eligible bus owners throughout California, and funding is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Zero-Emission Transit, School, and Shuttle Bus[…]

DERA School Bus Rebate Program

We are excited to announce a funding opportunity for school bus fleets that serve public schools. EPA is accepting applications nationwide for rebates to assist in replacing old, dirty diesel school buses with new school buses meeting the cleanest emission standards. EPA anticipates awarding over $10 million in this funding opportunity. Apply by October 30, 2019! For[…]

NAFA Webinar: How to Build a Sustainable Fleet Program

The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) is hosting a webinar on September 27 from 9AM to 10AM on fleet sustainability planning. Click here for details and registration. — This webinar is taught by two of the most knowledgeable sustainable experts in the industry – Patti Earley and Gary Lentsch. It teaches the evolution and current[…]

Clean Cities 2016 National Meeting

Representatives from the nearly 100 local Clean Cities Coalitions gathered in Tennessee at Oak Ridge National Lab August 30 to Setpember 1. At this annual meeting, U.S. Department of Energy staff led discussions on topics including updates to DOE tools and resources, lessons learned from the Recovery Act projects administered through Clean Cities, increasing collaboration with “Smart Mobility” and Department of[…]

All-Electric Canter E-CELL Truck Available for Viewing in San Diego

Mitsubishi FUSO’s all-electric Canter E-CELL truck made its U.S. debut at the Work Truck Show in Indianapolis this March after successfully completing 1-year pilot deployments in Portugal. The truck is a 13,230 lb. GVWR, 100% electric, zero emission vehicle. Now a prototype of the all-electric truck is available for viewing in San Diego. The Canter E-CELL will[…]

Discounted E85 at Station Grand Opening, Thursday 3/24

Pearson Fuels invites you to join them in celebrating the Grand Opening of San Diego’s newest E85 station this Thursday, March 24. “With E85 at just 85 cents per gallon, you’ll be able to fill your tank with cleaner, safer fuel for less than half the cost on Thursday. Following the promotion, the price for E85 at[…]

World’s First LNG-Powered Containership

San Diego’s General Dynamics NASSCO has built the first LNG powered containership. The 764-foot long Isla Bella was delivered earlier this month to TOTE Maritime, two months ahead of its scheduled delivery. The containership is part of a two-ship contract with TOTE that was signed in December of 2012. The second ship, Perla del Caribe,[…]