Triangle Clean Cities Coalition - TCC

Applications for TCC's 2023 Summer Internship are due THIS Sunday, May 7.

As our communications & outreach intern, interested individuals can expect the following responsibilities:

- Ensuring that Coalition communications are relevant to our market and up to date
- Manage Clean Cities communication channels (social media accounts, monthly newsletters)
- Write and publish profiles of local partners (fleets, local governments, private companies, etc.)
- Maintain and update the Coalition website (add events, update content, add or change pages when necessary)
- Assist with outreach event planning (graphics creation, promotion and marketing, day-of logistics)
- Work to integrate racial and environmental justice and equity into Clean Cities communications
- Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders and members
- Conduct research about state policy developments, alternative fuel vehicles, and other topics of interest to Clean Cities stakeholders

Does this sound appealing to you? Apply and select Durham, NC as your coalition of choice here: http://ow.ly/7ZrS50NXxb4

TCC is seeking a communications guru to intern with us for the Summer 2023 Semester! Do you know any students interested in the transportation sector and communications?

Interested individuals should have the following skills:

- Experience managing social media channels
- Experience with digital communications and marketing platforms and strategies
- Experience with graphics creation (Canva or similar)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, comfort adjusting messaging to different audiences
- Ability to take ownership of a project or task
- Openness to learning new things

If you or someone you know fits these qualifications, please apply (or send the application along!) and select Durham, NC as your coalition of choice here : http://ow.ly/puWB50NXvCS

Happy Friday!

From International Cranes and Specialized Transport:

"US Hybrid, a subsidiary of Ideanomics, has been selected by USA manufacturer Mi-Jack to convert the fuel source of a rubber tire gantry (RTG) crane from fossil diesel to hydrogen."

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Mi-Jack develops hydrogen powered gantry crane Fuel source conversion for port crane

Calling all students interested in clean energy, alternative fuels, communications, public relations, and MORE to apply for Triangle Clean Cities' (TCC) 2023 summer internship with the Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP)!

TCC is looking for a creative Outreach and Communications Intern for the 2023 summer semester. This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week over a 14-week period, from early July – mid August. The intern will assist with our program’s digital presence and contribute to our strategic planning activities.

Triangle Clean Cities is a US Department of Energy-designated Clean Cities Coalition with the mission of advancing sustainable transportation solutions in the Triangle area of North Carolina. We work with a number of partners to achieve our goals and provide technical assistance and outreach support related to alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies that reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. We are housed in the Urban Mobility and Transportation program area at TJCOG.

The Clean Cities internship will give students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences, the opportunity to increase public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum. Students have participated in research, outreach activities, public education, fleet events, and a vast array of transportation-related environmental projects.

Internship dates: June 5 – August 18. Exact start/end dates determined by individual schedules.

Stipends range from $4,500 - $6,000 for the semester depending on academic classification and number of hours assigned.

Applications are due Sunday, May 7. Interested individuals should use this link and select Durham, NC as their coalition of interest! http://ow.ly/bVn250NXtrS

Happy Earth Day from the Triangle Clean Cities Team!
If the weather holds, check out these Earth Days from our partners ☔
https://conta.cc/3og15bC

Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22, but the celebrations last all weekend!! Check out events in our area here: https://conta.cc/3og15bC

TODAY!!

Join TCC and NCDOT at 3:30 EST for a live to learn about how to take advantage of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program ( Program) in coordination with other available funding opportunities.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-and-pursuing-cfi-funding-other-opportunities-tickets-616047283007

This is the last week to submit proposals for session topics and presentation ideas for the 2023 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo!

The conference is planned as an in-person event at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC on August 14 - 16, 2023.

Submit your presentation ideas to the NC Clean Energy Technology Center by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/call-for-presentations

From U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

"Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Advance Electrolysis Technology, Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and Provide Long-term Support for Hydrogen Hubs"

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sent this bulletin at 03/15/2023 04:19 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. EERE News March 15, 2023 Biden-Harris Administration....

From State Smart Transportation Initiative: Americans are still driving less than before the pandemic

"After accounting for population growth, the average American drove four percent less in 2022 than in 2019 and six percent less than the highest point in 2004."

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Americans are still driving less than before the pandemic Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. totaled 3.17 trillion last year, according to preliminary estimates from FHWA. That is a one percent increase from 2021 and a nine percent increase from 2020—the height of the pandemic—but still nearly three percent lower than VMT in 2019. After accountin...

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your input on the Draft FY 2024 Wake Transit Work Plan and the Recommended FY 2025 - 2030 Wake Bus Plan Update for GoTriangle!

Community members, stakeholders, and transit partners can help guide the work plan of Wake Transit by taking the online survey found here: https://www.goforwardnc.org/wake-county/get-involved/

Happy Friday!

From American Planning Association: Transform Car-Centric Planning into Pedestrian Streets with AI

Read how a safe streets activist's viral Twitter account has shown the power of AI by transforming streets with car-centered design into something more pedestrian-friendly.

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Transform Car-Centric Planning into Pedestrian Streets with Artificial Intelligence Viral Twitter sensation is changing streets — and minds — with DALL-E 2, a new artificial intelligence tool.

One week left to submit public comments on the Wake Transit Work Plan & Wake Bus Plan!

Together, the Draft Work Plan and Wake Bus Plan are improving transit connections and expanding opportunities while also helping blend the community’s collective voice into the process.

Learn more and submit your feedback here until March 22: https://www.goforwardnc.org/wake-county/get-involved/

From PBS: NC's Ferry System Explores Going Electric

"The Ferry Division [in North Carolina], which oversees the ferry system, has launched two studies looking at how to keep the system moving while powering it with something other than diesel fuel... While a variety of possibilities are being considered, for now electric motors and batteries appear to be the most likely option to power the entire ferry system."

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NC’s Ferry System of the Future Will Be Electric | PBS North Carolina A study looks at where electric ferries could be used on the coast and how to keep the boats charged.

This Wednesday (3/15) is the deadline to submit your input on the NC Clean Transportation Plan to NCDOT!

The department has partnered with local and state stakeholders to create a plan that provides guidance and strategies for accelerating decarbonization in transportation in North Carolina.

Review the draft plan and submit your comments below.

NC Clean Transportation Plan - PublicInput.com NCDOT s Clean Transportation Plan document has been made available for review. If you have comments on the document please leave them on this page or email them to [email protected]. The N.C. Clean Transportation Plan document can be found here: https://www.ncdot.gov/initiative...

Happy Friday!

From Duke Energy: Duke Energy to mobilize first-of-its-kind microgrid-integrated fleet electrification center

"The fleet electrification center at Duke Energy’s Mount Holly Microgrid Center will provide a commercial-grade charging experience for fleet customers evaluating or launching electrification strategies – reinforcing reliability, clean power and optimization by integrating with solar, storage and microgrid controls software applications."

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Duke Energy to mobilize first-of-its-kind microgrid-integrated fleet electrification center Duke Energy has announced it will build a first-of-its-kind performance center that will model and accelerate the development, testing and deployment of zero-emissions light-, medium- and heavy-duty commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleets.

One month left to apply for NCDOT's Multimodal Planning Grant Program, which supports municipalitites to develop comrehensive bicycle and pedestrian plans!

The Multimodal Planning Program has been successful in its 20 grant cycles - since 2004, 254 planning grants have been awarded. To date, a total of approximately $8 million has been allocated to 248 municipalities and 6 counties through this grant program.​​

Learn more & Apply:

IMD Multimodal Planning Program The NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division (IMD) and the Transportation Planning Division​ created an annual matching grant program – the Multimodal Planning Grant Program (MMPG) – to encourage municipalities to develop comprehensive bicycle plans and pedestrian plans.  This program was initiate...

The future has become the present!

A free, all-electric, driverless shuttle will begin transporting up to 8 people on a four-stop route from the Cary Senior Center to the Bond Park Community Center.

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Electric, driverless shuttle to carry passengers at Cary park CARY, N.C. (WNCN) — A new, all electric, driverless shuttle is coming to Cary. The N.C. Department of Transportation and the Town of Cary are bringing the Connected Autonomous Shuttle Supporting In…

The Federal Transit Administration's Areas of Persistent Poverty Program (AoPP) grant applications are due this Friday, March 10!

$20 million are available to help communities improve transit in areas experiencing long-term economic distress. The AoPP program supports planning and technical studies to improve public transportation in areas experiencing long-term economic hardship and also funds planning for transit agencies to transition to low- and no-emission vehicles and associated charging equipment.

For more information:

Areas of Persistent Poverty Program FY 2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity | FTA Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) requests your input on the NC Clean Transportation Plan!

The department has partnered with local and state stakeholders to create a plan that provides guidance and strategies for accelerating decarbonization in transportation in North Carolina.

The public comment period is open from March 1st to the 15th. Review the draft plan and submit your comments below.

NC Clean Transportation Plan - PublicInput.com NCDOT s Clean Transportation Plan document has been made available for review. If you have comments on the document please leave them on this page or email them to [email protected]. The N.C. Clean Transportation Plan document can be found here: https://www.ncdot.gov/initiative...

Happy Friday!

TCC is thrilled to announce that CALSTART's East Coast Commercial ZEV Corridor project was selected for funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on February 15! As a partner on this project, TCC will receive $50,000 to support the deployment of commercial medium- and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure on I-95 and nearby freight corridors in North Carolina.

Read more:

Clean Cities Coalition Awarded Funding for I-95 ZEV Corridor   For Immediate Release LOCAL CLEAN CITIES COALITION IS AWARDED FUNDING TO SUPPORT NONPROFIT COMMERICIAL ZEV CORRIDOR PROJECT March 2, 2023 - Local Clean Cities Coalition, Triangle Clean Cities (TCC),

Wake Technical Community College is making huge strides in workforce development for the electric vehicle industry!

"The addition of EV training positions Wake Tech as an emerging national leader in EV education, enabling the college to meet the demand for more highly skilled technicians to support the growing number of electric vehicles in the region and the state's ambition of creating clean energy jobs. "

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College Powers to Forefront of Electric Vehicle Education | Wake Tech Wake Tech is powering up to train skilled technicians for the emerging electric vehicle industry thanks to nearly $1 million in federal community project funds.

GoTriangle is looking for YOUR opinion on Bus and Transit improvements in Wake County!

Community members, stakeholders, and transit partners can help guide the work plan of Wake Transit by participating in a review and public comment period through March 22.

Two transit plans are open for public comment:
• The Draft FY 2024 Wake Transit Work Plan
• The Recommended FY 2025 - 2030 Wake Bus Plan Update

Together, the Draft Work Plan and Wake Bus Plan are improving transit connections and expanding opportunities, while also helping blend the community’s collective voice into the process.
Learn more and take the survey here: https://www.goforwardnc.org/wake-county/get-involved/

One month left to submit proposals for session topics and presentation ideas for the NC Clean Energy Technology Center's 2023 Sustainable Fleet and Technology Conference & Expo!

The conference is planned as an in-person event at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC on August 14 - 16, 2023.

Submit your presentation ideas by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/call-for-presentations

Tommorow @ 2-3:30 p.m. EST!

Attend the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s second webinar covering FY23 Low-No Emission Vehicle Program. This session will include a Q/A session focused on questions from rural and tribal applicants.

Learn More:

Low or No Emission Vehicle Program - 5339(c) | FTA Provides funding through a competitive process to states and transit agencies to purchase or lease low or no emission transit buses and related equipment, or to lease, construct, or rehabilitate facilities to support low or no emission transit buses. The program provides funding to support the wider...

Happy Friday!

From Reuters - Exclusive: U.S. Energy Department to Allocate $118 M to Biofuels Projects

"The DOE's funding includes awards to universities and private companies ranging from $500,000 to $80 million for various pre-pilot, pilot and demonstration projects, the department said. The projects are expected to eventually create millions of gallons of lower-carbon fuel annually."

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Exclusive: U.S. Energy Department to allocate $118 mln to biofuels projects The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday will announce over $100 million in funding to expand U.S. biofuels production, as the Biden administration works to cut greenhouse gas emissions from transportation and meet climate goals, the department told Reuters.

As much as we love EVs at Triangle Clean Cities, we want to be sure we recognize ALL alternatives to petroleum-based vehicles.

From Bloomberg: EV Hype Overshadows Public Transit as a Climate Fix

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EV Hype Overshadows Public Transit as a Climate Fix The emphasis on zero-emission cars has frustrated public transportation advocates, who say that the US needs to focus on greener alternatives to driving.

Did you receive our latest newsletter? Read about Triangle Clean Cities' experience at the NEVI Roundtables and Energy Independence Summit while catching up on recent alternative fuel news here: https://conta.cc/3ZfCKjL

EIS Updates, Grant Opportunities, Upcoming Events and More! February E-News   Triangle Clean Cities Rundown: Don't have time to scroll? This month's highlights: TCC Updates from Energy Independence Summit! NEVI Updates TCC Awarded Funding to Support East Coast

When considering alternatives to petroleum-based transportation, one method is often overlooked: walking. As a result, pedestrian safety is not always considered in infrastructure design. Read about how Raleigh, NC, experienced its highest number of pedestrian deaths in 2022 and how the city plans to remedy this.

Raleigh's deadliest year for pedestrians Nearly 30 pedestrians were hit and killed by cars as they were trying to cross Raleigh roads last year

Triangle Clean Cities was a proud sponsor of the Energy Independence Summit this year!

Last week, TCC Staff and steering committee members visited Capitol Hill and participated in meaningful conversations with our representatives to discuss the future of alternative fuels. Read more about our experience in our next monthly newsletter.

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