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| Stakeholder Spotlight on Frederic Langlois of Québec Government Office in New York |
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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 Frederic Langlois, Transportation and Energy Attaché at the Québec Government Office in New York!
The Québec Government Office in New York is Québec’s primary representation in the United States. The Office promotes the interests of Québec in the following sectors: business, investment, government institutions, education, culture, and public affairs. Inaugurated in 1940, the Office is based in New York but serves the entire Mid-Atlantic region.
How does Frederic think the region's transportation landscape will change in the next decade—and what role does he think the Québec Government Office in New York will play in that transformation?
 "Considering the different measures being taken by the State and the City of New York, to tackle climate change and the reduction of GHG emissions, notably in the transportation sector, I am optimistic for the next decade and the solutions that will be developed. The New York City landscape will inevitably change, with major infrastructure projects currently underway and major investments in the urban mobility sector.
"Although Québec does not build cars, our businesses provide solutions that integrate the automotive value chain (EV batteries, critical and strategic minerals, EV charging stations), and are world- leaders in the field of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles such as school buses, transit buses, refuse trucks, bucket trucks, ambulances, and more."
Thanks Frederic! Be sure to check out Québec Government Office in New York's critical work on their website and follow them on LinkedIn!
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| NGVAmerica Releases Safety Notice for Mainstay Compressed Natural Gas Fuel Module |
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As part of NGVAmerica’s industry stewardship, any suspected product defect associated with natural gas vehicles undergoes thorough investigation. Recently, two loss of containment failures occurred on two separate Mainstay CNG fuel modules within a 12-month time period, and an investigation which included cylinder testing and evaluation was launched.
Personnel involved in the operation, service, and maintenance of a motor vehicle with a Mainstay module on board are strongly encouraged to read the safety notice available here. Additional precautions and cylinder inspection are strongly encouraged for vehicles in service and equipped with a Mainstay CNG module.
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What: 2022 Energy Independence Summit
When: February 23rd-25th
Transportation Energy Partners' 2022 energy Independence Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry, the Biden Administration, and Congress to virtually discuss new strategies for advancing markets for clean fuels and vehicles. Find registration information here.
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What: New York Build Expo at the Javits Center
When: March 2nd-3rd
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 tristate area. Register here!
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What: 2022 New York Auto Show
When: April 15th-24th
The New York Auto Show is the premier automotive trade show in the tristate area! Exhibitions about micromobility, previews of new models from automotive manufacturers, and even an EV test track are available for attendees. ECC will be in attendance at this amazing event at the Javits Center. Learn more about vendors, exhibitions, and admission to the Auto Show here!
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What: Everything EV USA Summit in Austin, Texas
When: June 21st-22nd (NEW DATES)
Join Everything EV USA in Austin 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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What: Public Comment Period for Draft Scoping Plan
When: Now!
The Draft Scoping Plan, approved last week by New York State's Climate Action Council, lays out the recommended policies and actions to help the state meet its ambitious climate directives as part of the CLCPA. Submit your comments at the link above, and check out the Draft Scoping Plan in its entirety here.
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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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The U.S. Department of Transportation has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $1.5 billion in grant funding through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. The popular program helps communities around the country carry out projects with significant local or regional impact. The deadline for applications is 5 p.m. EST on April 14, 2022, and selections will be announced no later than August 12, 2022.
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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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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack: The Future is Bright for Biofuels
In a recent conversation with the House Agriculture Committee, Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack reiterated his agency's support for biofuels and bio-based manufacturing in the United States. Vilsack lauded the potential for biofuels manufacturing to create a circular economy for feedstock producers as the Biden Administration pushes for the expansion of alternative fuels from coast to coast.
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