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Written by Rachel Grossman
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Tuesday, 24 May 2011 15:54 |
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“The Electric Vehicles are here – Now what?” is the theme of the upcoming 2011 Charged EV Symposium coming up on June 2nd and 3rd at SAP Labs in Palo Alto. The Symposium will be hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and the Bay Area Climate Collaborative, who are working effortlessly to boost collaboration so we can answer that key EV question.
Almost all of the major auto manufacturers including Nissan, Chevy, Mitsubishi, and BMW are releasing or getting ready to release electric vehicles. What do we do now that the cars are arriving? How do we prepare our electrical grid, our public infrastructure, and our permitting processes to accommodate electric vehicle adoption?
The Bay Area has been a leader in answering many of these questions, with cities such as San Francisco and San Jose stepping up and making major investments in the EV space, and tackling these issues head on. The Bay Area is also home to many cutting-edge EV companies including Better Place, Coulomb, Tesla, and Green Charge Networks, who are collaborating to catalyze the EV market in the Bay Area. “The 2011 Charged EV Symposium being held in Silicon Valley is one step of many towards catalyzing the EV market and working to establish the Bay Area as the EV Capital of the world. ” Carl Guardino, President & CEO, Silicon Valley Leadership group.
The Silicon Valley Leadership Group is partnering with the Bay Area Climate Collaborative to showcase the best practices in the region while providing the opportunity to work proactively on finding solutions to identified challenges at the Charged: EV Symposium. The day and a half event will feature speakers from UPS, Google, City CarShare, Coda, GM and PG&E. The Symposium will include hands-on workshops, plenary sessions, and presentations focused on Community EV-Readiness. The audience will include charging station manufacturers, public and private companies interested in utilizing EVs in their fleets, residential developers, building officials, public works staff, planning staff, utility staff and regulators. “We have a unique opportunity,” said Rafael Reyes, Director, Bay Area Climate Collaborative, “if just 10% of Bay Area vehicles were plug-in vehicles, drivers would save upwards of $1 billion a year. Instead of contributing to the majority of the US trade deficit as it does today, this is money that would go into the local economy and create jobs.”
Please visit the event web site to learn more about the symposium and register to attend so you can voice your opinions to shape the EV market in the Bay Area.
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Last Updated on Monday, 13 June 2011 20:31 |
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Written by Rachel Grossman
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Tuesday, 17 May 2011 22:25 |
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Research recently completed by a graduate class at San José State University in partnership with the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) indicates that Residential Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs) in Santa Clara County are “Over‐Parked.” In Spring of 2010, the project team analyzed parking at residential TOD projects in the southern portion of the Bay Area. By observing the parking utilization rates at 12 housing developments near VTA light rail and Caltrain stations, this collaborative research effort produced valuable, local evidence that the parking supply at projects of this type exceeds actual demand.
The report prepared summarizing the research found that on average, about 1.3 spaces per unit were used, while approximately 1.7 spaces per unit were provided. In addition, of the approximately 10,000 parking spaces analyzed in the study, more than a quarter of them were not utilized at any time throughout the duration of the survey. Technical appendices and the report summary are also available for public review. 
This research is significant for those interested in climate change and Greenhouse Gas (GHG)Emissions because “right-sizing” the amount of parking at TODs can improve neighborhood walkability and allow more housing units to be built near transit (which can reduce driving and associated GHG emissions), and can allow resources to be devoted to other project features, which could include additional measures to reduce GHG emissions.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 May 2011 22:42 |
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Written by Rachel Grossman
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Thursday, 21 April 2011 20:12 |
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On April 6, 2011, the Business Council on Climate Change and Bay Area Council jointly released a new guide for businesses on electric vehicles (EV) and electric vehicle charging stations. The thirty-page guide, Electrify Your Business, inspires and engages local business owners, corporate executives and elected officials to embrace the EV revolution.
This step-by-step guide helps businesses play a role in the build-out of a Bay Area network of EV charging station infrastructure. It provides the business case for EVs, helpful financial and logistical implementation details, a practical checklist for getting started, and numerous other data points and helpful resources including:
1. An overview of Bay Area commercial and municipal electric vehicle deployment to date
2. Cost of operations estimates for electric versus internal combustion engine vehicles
3. Charging infrastructure installation costs
4. A practical checklist for getting started
5. Many other resources and tools
This is a great tool to help your business join the EV revolution! |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 21 April 2011 20:35 |
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Written by Rachel Grossman
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Wednesday, 20 April 2011 23:02 |
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Government Fleet Expo and Conference is the largest government fleet management event in the nation that targets all levels of public sector fleets. The conference, which will occur in San Diego on June 6th-8th, includes results-oriented education sessions , including a session about the Local Government Electric Vehicle Fleet Project, which is a partnership between the BACC and 11 agencies throughout the Bay area. Attendees will receive actionable plans in every session to run fleets more efficiently and improve their track record. GFX also offers the opportunity to network and connect with fleet managers from all levels of the public sector. Other bonuses include a certificate of completion and free one-on-one advice from consultants in the Exhibit Hall Solutions Center. Participants can save $100 by taking advantage of the early bird discount by May 20th. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 April 2011 23:20 |
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Written by Rachel Grossman
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Tuesday, 22 March 2011 17:19 |
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The ACT “Alternative Clean Transportation” Expo is coming to Long Beach on May 4th-7th, 2011 to showcase funding opportunities and emerging technologies that can fuel long-term success in fleet operations, and reduce emissions in California. The Bay Area Climate Collaborative is happy to serve as an endorsing sponsor for this wonderful learning and networking opportunity. 
ACT Expo will be the largest gathering of alternative fuel and clean technology vehicles in the United States, including electric vehicles and associated electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This is a fleet-driven, project-driven, hands-on conference that will provide information, tools and connections to make advanced technology projects an everyday reality. The conference includes technical tours on May 4th, conference sessions on May 5th and 6th, and a free public day on May 7th.
ACT Expo will include the latest developments in the world of electric, natural gas, propane, biomethane, biofuels and hydrogen powered vehicles. Conference attendees are expected from national private and public sectors nationwide. For more information, contact Anne Hellwig at (310) 573-8558, or
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