Electric Vehicles and Cold Weather
If you’re looking for a new/used car, no matter what kind you’re considering, you should consider local temperature and weather conditions – and future weather extremes — in your decision. Cold weather is hard on all vehicles and electric vehicles are no exception. While EVs…
High-Speed Rail Authority Opens Two Structures in Fresno and Kings Counties
The California High-Speed Rail Authority, in collaboration with Dragados-Flatiron Joint Venture, today announced the completion of two new high-speed rail structures in the Central Valley. The Adams Avenue grade separation in Fresno County and Cairo Avenue structure in Kings County are now open to traffic….
Polar Bears Ride Again New Year’s Day in Davis
A message from Maria Contreras Tebbutt, Founder & Director: Hello bike friends – and those of you who are bike-curious! EVERYONE benefits when more people ride bikes! We invite you to celebrate community by riding in the FREE Polar Bear Ride on Sunday, Jan. 1,…
SacEV supports California Prop 30
SacEV concurs with the action alerts sent by the Union of Concerned Scientists, the Electric Vehicle Association, and others in support of California’s Proposition 30, the Clean Cars and Clean Air Act. There are 72,000 EVs in the Sacramento region and over 1 million in the state. But…
Unmet Transit Needs? Submit Comments to SACOG
Are bus, dial-a-ride, paratransit, or light rail services meeting your needs? Your local transit operators and the regional transportation planning agency, the Sacramento Area Council of Governments, or SACOG, are looking for comments and suggestions that will help plan and improve transit services in Sacramento,…
Another Roaring Success: EVs@thePavilion by the Numbers 2022
This year’s National Drive Electric Week event, EVs@thePavilion, was another roaring success attracting over 350 attendees including staff and volunteers. We counted 1,500 conversations, primarly led by 55 volunteers, who showed vehicles, answered expert questions, and managed registration, prizes, and surveys, as well as set up…
Time for a new look: Variety spices electric vehicle life at National Drive Electric Week in Davis
Electricity filled the air on Sunday, September 25, as over 350 visitors came to see 37 electric vehicles (EVs), a new high spanning dozens of makes and models, for this year’s National Drive Electric Week event in Davis. EV curious folks from around northern California…
EVs@thePavilion Coming Sunday Sept 25
Sunday Sept 25 11am to 2pm Davis Central Park
Local Bike Touring: A Low Carbon Alternative to a Road Trip. . . and Much More Fun
Bike touring can be a great way to take a vacation. You may be looking for an alternative to the same old car or airplane-based trip. You may want to satisfy your wanderlust in a climate friendly way. You may simply need to get out…
Traveling the East Coast (Nearly) Car Free
Airplanes emit large quantities of greenhouse gases. On my recent trip to the East Coast to visit my kids, the 12 hours of flying emitted what I would normally emit over 25 days at home. I didn’t have the time or money to avoid the…
Davis Electric Vehicle Association August Meeting Virtual-Like
Wednesday August 10 at 6pm Online
Electric Vehicle Incentives: VCE Infographic Lays out the Roadmap
Valley Clean Energy plans to open up its electric vehicle rebate program in mid-September this year. If you receive electricity services from VCE and qualified for a rebate from CVRP, you might be eligible to receive an additional $2,000 or up to $4,000 if you…
City of Davis Allocates $250K for Reimagine Russell Project
The City of Davis announced the first phase of the Reimagine Russell project with an allocation in the 2022-23 budget for $250,000 to fund a preliminary design a roundabout at the junction of Russell Boulevard and Arlington Road. This is just the first step in…
Reducing the Price of EV Charging with a Splitter: There’s No Place Like Home
One of the biggest concerns for those thinking of buying an electric vehicle is charging. For most, the most convenient place to charge is right at home. But the requirements for installing a home EV charger can seem daunting and expensive. Questions include: Do I…
Free Ice Cream Ride July 17 with The Bike Campaign
Sun, July 17th, 10am-2pm is time to Celebrate National Ice Cream Day! The Bike Campaign invites everyone to ride the entire Davis Bike Loop (12 mi). Start anywhere on the Davis Bike Loop, and join hundreds of happy bike riders. Bring your friends and family,…
Charging around Town: Update on Local Charging Infrastructure
EV Charging Stations in Davis Many people with an electric vehicle (EV) who use their car primarily for commuting may not be aware of charging options in town because they charge at home. Others who don’t have an EV yet may be inhibited from buying…
Electric Vehicle Fair Followed Sunday Services at Methodist Church
The Davis United Methodist Church sponsored an Electric Vehicle Fair April 24th coinciding with other Drive Electric Earth Day activities. The event was co-sponsored with assistance from Cool Davis and the Davis Electric Vehicle Association (DEVA). Sixty-three “EV” curious participants examined 11 battery electric and…
Renewed Rebates, Utility Assistance, and No-Cost Income-Eligible Solar
Updates and standbys from our Incentives and Assistance page Utility Bill Assistance Programs CARE and FERA are discount programs that help eligible customers pay their energy bills. Over 1.4 million customers receive a bill discount through these two programs. Complete an online CARE/FERA enrollment form…
A 21st Century Wagon Trail along the Super Charger Highway
by Julie Haney and Bill Dakin Watch the video presentation of this article at the LiveCoolDavis channel on YouTube (coming soon) Why take a Tesla road trip to Maine? After a year of Covid captivity we needed to go on an adventure. Our good friend…
May Is Bike Month!
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January Climate Movie Circle: "Eating Our Way to Extinction" (online) - Cool Davis
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Discussion Sunday, January 15, 1:30 to 3:00pm Online via ZoomThank you Environmental Defense Fund for these reasons for hope! "Temperatures soared, hurricanes roared. It was easy to feel like we were losing the climate battle in 2022. But 2022 also saw some significant wins for the environment. Looking back on the year that was, let the good news springboard you into the year to come." #davisca Davis City
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