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CALSTART’s latest edition of Zeroing in on Zero-Emission Buses tracks the growth of clean bus technologies across the U.S. Discover how the transition to zero-emission transit buses is advancing nationwide in the new report and see how your state measures up: https://ow.ly/eyMf50VmlAA #TransitInnovation #SmartCities #BEB #FCB

CALSTART will present our signature Blue Sky Award to awardees during the event reception, beginning at 5 p.m. PT. CALSTART’s Blue Sky Award was first presented in 1996 to General Motors and has since been awarded annually to leading companies, organizations, and individuals for their achievements in the clean transportation industry. Honorees are carefully selected by CALSTART’s Board of Directors and staff for their work in advancing clean air, energy efficiency, clean vehicles, and technology development. All registered participants are welcome to attend the reception for networking opportunities. See the agenda to know where to go: bit.ly/3D9MTJ5

How do you like your coffee? We like ours with Morrison Foerster, our coffee co-host. Thank you for supporting CALSTART’s 12th annual California Summit! Attendees are sipping and mingling before heading into another exciting panel: “Charting a Cleaner Course: Advancing Zero-Emission Technology at California Ports.” Learn more: bit.ly/3D9MTJ5

At our 12th Annual CA Summit, (L to R in photo) CALSTART's?Head of Policy, Trisha DelloIacono (moderator), California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)'s Sr. Advisor Tyson Eckerle, California Air Resources Board's Chair Liane Randolph, CalEnergyCommission's Commissioner Nancy Skinner each offered their perspective on how the state is modeling clean transportation progress through bold policy, innovation, and leadership.

What’s for lunch? CALSTART’s California Summit attendees are dining on a delicious buffet while hearing timely remarks from Assemblywoman Lori D Wilson (District 11-CA). A huge shoutout to our lunch host Foothill Transit for their event support! You’ve made our lunch hour extra special. View the summit agenda to see what's next: bit.ly/3D9MTJ5

#HIRING Looking to change transportation for good? Join more than 200 staff at CALSTART developing, assessing, and implementing large-scale, zero-emission transportation solutions to mitigate climate change and support economic growth. We have numerous jobs including three spotlighted below: ??Senior Utility Advisor ?? Remote, CA ??Project Manager 1, CORE Trucks ?? Remote, CA ??Senior Contracts Analyst ?? Remote, US Check out all the opportunities on our careers hub: https://lnkd.in/g9tikjxz

??#MemberMonday Spotlight ?? - American Battery Solutions Inc. & Range Energy & Tyfast At American Battery Solutions Inc., Range Energy, and TYFAST, clean transportation isn’t just a goal, it’s a responsibility. These companies have been pushing the boundaries of clean transportation, making it more accessible, efficient, and sustainable. Their work is not only advancing battery technology but also innovating ways to reduce emissions and transform industries. ?? Big Wins ? American Battery Solutions Inc. currently has a battery production capacity of 0.6 gigawatt-hours per year, with plans to increase this to 2.6 gigawatt-hours by 2026. This increased production will support their major automotive customers while electrifying the mining sector. ? Range Energy’s eTrailer System transforms diesel tractor-trailers into hybrid-electric vehicles with up to 288 kWh of onboard energy, reducing fuel use and emissions. The system has also passed rigorous winter testing for safety and reliability. ? TYFAST has developed a proprietary vanadium-based anode that replaces graphite. This new technology allows for 10 times faster charging, 10 times longer battery life, new charge capability below freezing, and enhanced safety with metal oxide anode. ?? Let’s give a round of applause to these companies for shaping the future of transportation! Take a closer look at their impact: American Battery Solutions Inc.: https://ow.ly/7ueT50VlMjW Range Energy: https://ow.ly/1GGJ50VlMjV TYFAST: https://ow.ly/yKes50VlMjU ?? Join us every Monday as we celebrate the innovators driving clean transportation forward. Follow along, engage, and help us spread the word! #CleanTransportation #ZeroEmissions #Sustainability

We would like to thank our platinum sponsor, Southern California Edison (SCE) for all they have done to make CALSTART’s 12th annual California Summit a success. We appreciate their partnership and continued efforts to create a #cleanenergy #California. The “Modeling Progress: California’s Role in Clean Transportation Leadership” panel will begin at 10 a.m. PT. See you inside the venue. View the agenda now: bit.ly/3D9MTJ5

Check-in for CALSTART’s 12th annual California Summit begins in one hour, and we can’t wait to see you there! We want to express our gratitude to our industry partner, South Coast Air Quality Management District, for being a part of this event. Thank you for your support and for your role in improving #airquality for Southern California residents. Click here to view the summit agenda: bit.ly/3D9MTJ5

?? The #SanJoaquinValley continues to be on the leading edge of zero-emission innovation with PepsiCo's showcase of their Tesla Semi fleet in South #Fresno! CALSTART’s Madeline Brown, Chase LeCroy, and Valerie Thorsen, P.E. were delighted to engage with our PepsiCo and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District partners at this event. It was inspiring to hear Dejan Antunovi? highlight Pepsi’s 8 million EV miles nationwide, stating “…when people ask, can EVs work at scale, my answer is yes. Transformative change is absolutely necessary and possible.” Thank you to CARB/Valley Air Board member, Tania Pacheco-Werner and SJVAPCD Executive Director, Samir Sheikh for emphasizing the positive environmental and public health outcomes of #ZE deployments in the South Fresno community. For more info on Pepsi's Fresno site: https://lnkd.in/gCcxviYv Pictured: Samir Sheikh, Brian Dodds, Justin Xiong, Catherine Thao, Samantha Cheruk, Megan Petillo, Chase LeCroy, Valerie Thorsen, P.E., Madeline Brown, Dejan Antunovi?, Leon P., Carrie Tuell Todd #SJV #CALSTART #ZEVs #ZEinnovation #Collaboration #Fresno