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Happy Holidays to You from Empire Clean Cities!
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Happy Holidays from all of us here at Empire Clean Cities! We had a fantastic year of events, webinars, and supporting the advancements of clean transportation—and we've got lots more to come in 2022.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership! To help us continue our critical work in 2022, we invite you to:
Other ways to support us:
We look forward to seeing you in 2022!
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Welcome Our New Program Manager, Lauren Kesner-O'Brien!
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| Stakeholder Spotlight on Matthew Meyer of DD DANNAR, LLC |
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ECC's Stakeholder Spotlight series features our clean transportation stakeholders, showcasing their roles in clean energy advocacy, acceleration and adoption.
Meet Matt Meyer, Sales and Business Development at DD DANNAR, LLC!
DANNAR manufactures high-performance off-road construction and maintenance machinery based on their DANNAR 4.00 base configuration. Built on a heavy-duty steel ladder frame, the 4.00 comes standard with 125 kWh Li-Ion batteries from the BMW i3 and can be easily upgraded to a total of 504 kWh of on-board electricity. The DANNAR 4.00 can be ordered with or without an operator cab or platform, and semi- and fully-autonomous configuration also available.
How does Matt think the region's transportation landscape will change in the next decade—and what role does he think DANNAR will play in that transformation?
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"The EV momentum will continue both on-road and off. Infrastructure development will respond with significant investment. DANNAR will bring innovative work vehicle solutions and provide clean, mobile, exportable power to New York’s Public Works, Port, Emergency Response, Fleet Charging, and Utility spaces in the decade ahead."
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Thanks Matt! Be sure to check out DANNAR's innovative line of electrified equipment on their website and follow them on LinkedIn!
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Biden-Harris Administration Releases Strategy for
U.S. Electric Vehicle Charging Network |
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In support of its goal of ensuring 50% of new car sales in the U.S. are fully electric vehicles, the Biden-Harris Administration has released an EV Charging Action Plan. The Plan outlines the steps federal agencies are taking to support developing and deploying chargers across the country. The Departments of Energy Transportation (DOE and DOT) will establish a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation focused on deploying EV infrastructure.
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| Empire Clean Cities Joins Nationwide Coalitions to Participate in Two Key Workplace Charging Projects |
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Empire Clean Cities is thrilled to be joining two teams focused on workplace charging infrastructure funded by U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office under the FY’21 “Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies Research, Development, Demonstration and Deployment” funding opportunity.
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EMPOWER (Equitable Mobility Powering Opportunities for Workplace Electrification Readiness), led by Columbia-Williamette Clean Cities Coalition, aims to reach upwards of 2,000 employers and secure at least 650 employer commitments to install and support workplace charging programming, and 3,500 installed EVSE/units at employer sites. With an environmental justice focus, another goal of EMPOWER secure at least 20% of employer commitments from diverse employers in qualified opportunities zones that benefit underserved communities and people of color.
Charge-to-Work USA, helmed by CALSTART, builds on the success of the first-of-its-kind "Charge-to-Work NY" initiative in 2017. With renewed focus and funding, Charge-to-Work USA now aims to engage businesses across the country to encourage employees to replace their conventional gasoline vehicles with clean and highly-efficient EVs.
Adequate workplace charging is a key to accelerating EV adoption. We look forward to working with both teams to develop tools for expanding charger accessibility for commuters. Read more about DOE funding awards for workplace charging and other Low Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Vehicle Technologies research and projects here!
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| Mayor de Blasio Releases Vision for Sustainable Freight Network |
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The plan is a progressive vision to restructure freight distribution and reduce overreliance on diesel trucks to decrease greenhouse gas and pollutant emissions to benefit all New Yorkers. Mayor de Blasio also announced $38 million in new funding for freight programs to help execute the vision. That funding includes $18 million for the new Blue Highways pilot program, a joint effort between NYCDOT and NYCEDC to spur private investments in marine vessels to transport goods into and around the city. The program also encourages the use of sustainable last mile delivery solutions like electric trucks and commercial cargo bicycles.
To learn more, check out the official press release here!
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What: Using JOBS EV 1.0 to Estimate Employment Impacts of EVSE (webinar)
When: December 21st, 2021 @ 1pm
Today! JOBS EV 1.0 is designed to permit quick analyses of economic impacts associated with deploying electric vehicle supply equipment. Join Argonne’s Marianne Mintz and Yue Ke as they highlight the new tool and show how coordinators, decision-makers, and industry stakeholders can use it to estimate jobs associated with all aspects of EV charging—register here!
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What: Everything EV USA Smart Charging and TOU Charging Panel (Webinar)
When: January 25th, 2022 @ 2pm
Join the folks at Everything EV USA for a panel discussion on how smart and time of use (TOU) charging will revolutionize the charging experience and reduce demand on the energy grid. Register for this free webinar here!
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What: All In: National Biodiesel Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, NV
When: January 17th-20th, 2022
The 2022 National Biodiesel Conference and Expo will take place in Las Vegas, Nevada, will be the 30th in the organization's history. The event will feature speakers and panels with leaders in the biodiesel industry. Learn more and register for the event here.
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What: New York Build Expo at the Javits Center
When: March 2nd-3rd, 2022
The New York Build Expo returns to in-person programming in 2022 with hundreds of exhibitors and speakers covering construction opportunities in residential, commercial and infrastructure in New York and the tri-state region. Register here!
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What: Everything EV USA Summit in Austin, Texas
When: March 22nd-23rd, 2022
Join Everything EV USA in Texas as they connect utilities with government, charge point operators, and fleets as North America ramps up its EV charging infrastructure roll out. Learn more and register here!
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Do you have an upcoming event that you would like us to know about?
Contact us with any event inquiries or opportunities!
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For a full list of funding opportunities and incentives, visit the 'Incentives' page on our website.
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The Department of Energy's (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) as $17.7 billion in loan authority to support the manufacture of eligible light-duty vehicles and qualifying components under the ATVM, authorized by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007. Read DOE's two-page fact sheet for an overview of how LPO can finance auto manufacturing projects here.
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NY Green Bank’s RFP 19 invites regulated and unregulated financial entities actively deploying capital into clean energy and sustainable infrastructure projects that benefit disadvantaged communities (DACs) in New York State to submit proposals for NYGB preferred equity investments. The online proposal submission portal is now online.
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New York State Volkswagen Settlement Funds: Current Programs
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Rebate incentive funding is now available for fleets and businesses in NYC Industrial Business Zones (IBZs) for the replacement of older, diesel-fueled trucks with alternative fuel or electric vehicle technologies. Funding available from $12,000 to $185,000 per truck replacement, depending on fuel type and truck class size.
Eligibility update:
Subject to NYC Clean Trucks Program approval, applicants applying for battery electric vehicle (BEV) replacement trucks may now purchase an older diesel truck from a third party owner to meet the qualifying (old) truck eligibility requirements. The purchaser must meet all applicable NYS requirements. To learn more, read the release from NYCCTP here.
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*UPDATE: Funding has been exhausted for Class 8 PHEV, HEV, CNG, and Propane Vehicles*
NYTVIP provides vouchers to fleets across New York State for the replacement of older diesel vehicles with the purchase or lease of electric, conventional hybrid electric, compressed natural gas, or propane medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Voucher amounts are based on a percentage of the incremental cost of the vehicle.
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What We're Reading (and Watching)
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EPA Proposes Comprehensive Set of Biofuels Program Updates and Improvements
To strengthen the role of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) in advancing the use of low-carbon renewable fuels such as biodiesel, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a package of actions setting biofuels volumes for years 2022, 2021, and 2020, and introducing regulatory changes intended to enhance the program’s objectives. Learn more about updates to the Biofuels Program and read EPA Administrator Regan's comments here.
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The Future of Toyota: Japanese Automotive Giant Shows Off Fifteen EV Concepts
While it has been bullish about EVs in recent years—preferring to perfect its hybrid and hydrogen fuel-cell offerings—Toyota indicated that its future is indeed electric when it revealed more than a dozen electric concept cars last week. If this release is any indication Toyota and its luxury arm Lexus will soon boast an electric sports car, off-road SUV, compact pickup, and a host of other models in the next few years.
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Empire Clean Cities Members in the News
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Endera Motors Announces New Medium-Duty
All-Electric Powertrain—and CEO John Walsh makes Forbes' 2021 "30 Under 30" |
Endera Motors released details of its patent-pending all-electric powertrain for Class 3 and 4 vehicles last week. Endera says the new design provides a longer driving range with reduced charge times alongside DC fast charging capability. Also in the news: Endera CEO John Walsh was recently named one of Forbes' "30 Under 30" list for 2021. Congratulations to John and to Endera!
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| Unique Electric Solutions Moves into Newer, Larger Production Facility to Meet Demand for Electic Truck and Bus Upfitting |
Diesel-to-electric upfitter UES's new facility in Holbrook on Long Island boasts over 15,000 sq-ft of operating space to retrofit buses, trucks, and more with batteries and electric motors to give the vehicles and emissions-free second life. Congratulations to the team at UES—learn more about them at their website here!
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