July 31, 2024

Clean Vehicle Vendor Expo 

Join DFWCC and vendors to learn about available clean vehicle technologies for fleets to use! This expo will feature various fuel types and sizes of vehicles. 

Confirmed Speakers: D&M Leasing, EVEEO, Hyzon, ROMCO Equipment, Peterbilt, and Optimus Technologies 

Confirmed Displays: Bluebird Vision Electric Type C Bus, Peterbilt 579, Peterbilt 520 Electric Refuse Chassis, Ford E Transit 38’ Ladder Bucket Van, Peterbilt Electric 220 with van body, Chevrolet Silverado RST , Chevrolet Blazer RS AWD, Chevrolet Equinox LT, Ford Lightning, Nissan Aria, Nissan Leaf, and JECR18E electric excavator 

Date/Time: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 10:30am to 12:30pm

Location: 616 Six Flags Dr, Arlington, TX 76011

Register to Attend Here 

Sponsors: Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities is also seeking a lunch sponsor for this event. Sponsors will be chosen on a first-come, first-served basis. Sponsorship at this event does not represent or imply endorsement or recommendation from DFWCC. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please email cleancities@nctcog.org.  

Lunch and Learn: School Districts Guide to Clean School Bus Funding Webinar🚌

2024 National Drive Electric Week Event 

The annual Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) is returning to Tanger Outlets, Fort Worth! The NDEW event will showcase various makes and models of electric vehicles (EV), with the goal of educating the public on the benefits of owning and operating EVs. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enjoy EV displays, food, games, prizes, EV ride-and-drives, and engage with community members and industry professionals involved with sustainability. Stop on by and experience an electrifying event!  

Interested in participating as an exhibitor or sponsor? 

Exhibitors:  

Exhibitors will have the opportunity to engage with community members and discuss current happenings in clean transportation and sustainability. There is no cost to participate as an exhibitor.  

Sponsors:  

DFWCC is seeking sponsors for the following:  

• EV Charging Sponsor(s) 

• Ride and Drive Sponsor(s) *Proof of Insurance Required 

• EV-Advocate Sponsor 

• Entertainment Sponsor(s) (Games, music, etc.) 

• Vehicle Display Sponsor 

Sponsors are responsible for directly providing or procuring the requested item or service during the full duration of the event, unless otherwise noted. Sponsorships will be finalized on a first-come, first-served basis. 

To attend the event or participate as an exhibitor or sponsor please visit www.driveelectricdfw.org 

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2024 

Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm 

Location: Tanger Outlets, 15853 North Fwy Fort Worth, TX 76177 

TCEQ Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program All-Electric Grant Round Open

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is still accepting grant applications under the all-electric Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program (TxVEMP) grant round. There is an estimated $87 million in funding available to upgrade or replace vehicles and equipment operating in eligible areas with new, all-electric models. Applicants purchasing eligible vehicles and equipment may request additional funding for refueling infrastructure. $65M has been requested, but the program is still accepting applications so submit your application soon. 

Eligible vehicles and equipment include:

• Class 8 Local Freight and Port Drayage Trucks
• Class 4-8 School Buses, Shuttle Buses, and Transit Buses
• Class 4-7 Local Freight Trucks
• Airport Ground Support Equipment
• Forklifts and Port Cargo Handling Equipment

The program reimburses up to 75% of the incremental cost for non-governmental entities or 100% for governmental entities. TxVEMP grant documents, including the Request for Grant Applications and Project Applications, may be found on the TxVEMP webpage.