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LACI portfolio company Envoy launches EV Community Pilot Program in Pacoima, CA
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) and Pacoima Beautiful along with Envoy, a LACI portfolio company, have launched a new electric vehicle (EV) community car-share program named Pacoima Electro-Share. The cars will be stationed at the community center inside the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles’ (HACLA) San Fernando Gardens housing development in Pacoima, providing direct and affordable access to EV’s provided by Nissan to local residents powered by a resilient charging solution using off-grid technology from Envision Solar.
Pacoima Electro-Share is now open to all Pacoima residents and is part of LACI’s Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund which is launching four zero-emissions mobility pilots around Los Angeles county this year. The fund is part of the ongoing work of LACI and the Transportation Electrification Partnership’s (TEP) efforts to bring investment, jobs, and the benefits of the green economy to underserved communities while reducing air pollution and increasing the use of zero-emission vehicles regionally.
Learn more: https://laincubator.org/pacoima-electroshare-launch/
LACI portfolio company Envoy launches second EV Community Pilot Program in San Pedro, CA
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI), the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), and Envoy, a LACI portfolio company, recently launched a new electric vehicle (EV) community car-share program named Rancho San Pedro Electric Car Share. LACI’s Transportation Electrification Partnership member, Nissan North America, is providing funding for one of the electric vehicles for the pilot.
The cars are stationed at the HACLA Rancho San Pedro property, providing direct and affordable access to EV’s to Rancho San Pedro residents beginning last week.
The program is part of LACI’s Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund which is launching four zero-emissions mobility pilots around Los Angeles county this year. The first pilot, named Pacoima Electro-Share, launched in Pacoima, CA in July 2020. The fund is part of the ongoing work of LACI and the Transportation Electrification Partnership’s (TEP) efforts to bring investment, jobs, and the benefits of the green economy to underserved communities while reducing air pollution and increasing the use of zero-emission vehicles regionally.
The pilot program’s commitment to community includes affordable hourly rates and alternative payment methods for the unbanked population. The pilot is being made possible by a grant to LACI from the State of California.
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Zero Emissions Mobility Community Pilot - Leimert Park
LACI launched its fourth community pilot in Leimert Park with a consortium of community partners to bring zero emissions mobility to the South LA neighborhood. The pilot is the fourth pilot launched under the Zero Emissions Mobility and Community Pilot Project Fund, which provides clean and affordable transportation solutions as well as benefits of the green economy through workforce development and job creation. The Leimert Park Pilot provides courier and commuter e-bike rentals from Zoomo and neighborhood electric vehicle shuttles from Circuit. In addition, ghost kitchen and delivery service, Chewbox, is the third participating company that will expand their service offering to include Leimert Park’s own South LA Cafe specialties to patrons across LA County.
LACI & Highland Electric Fleets Electric School Bus Teach-In (Recap)
LACI, in collaboration with its Transportation Electrification Partnership (TEP) partner Highland Electric Fleets, recently hosted a half-day 'Los Angeles Electric School Bus Teach-In' aimed at knowledge-sharing and problem-solving around deploying battery electric school buses in Los Angeles County.
Kicked off by LA County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo, the event brought together a host of regional innovation leaders, including utilities Southern California Edison (SCE) & Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Additional participants included six school districts, South Coast Air Quality Management District, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and technology providers such as LACI alumni company ChargerHelp! Arranged into different 'class periods' focusing on funding opportunities, utility engagement, and operations strategies, the day provided a comprehensive look at every aspect of planning and deploying an electric school bus fleet.
According to CARB, riding a diesel school bus contributes 33% of a child's daily exposure to some air pollutants. Electrifying school buses will play a critical role in reducing harmful emissions and improving public health–particularly for our children. Transitioning to electric school buses will also provide an important energy asset for grid stabilization. School bus duty cycles lend themselves to electrification easily, and, when not in operation, can serve grid stabilization, building backup, or portable power roles.
As part of our Zero Emissions Roadmap 3.0 (https://lnkd.in/gV5dEmz9), LACI and TEP have set a target for battery-electric school buses to account for 45% of all in-use school buses and 100% of new sales in LA County by 2028. These nation-leading targets stand among our other aggressive but achievable goals for battery electric vehicle deployments before the Olympics comes to Los Angeles.
LACI MarCom Internal Asana Creative Services Orientation 2024
LACI Building Energy Management Systems Info Session - Partners and Program
Program/Partners Information Session for Building Energy Management Systems Fellowship 2024 held at LACI on 2/23/24
Key Program Description and Application Steps at 29:00
Contact veronica@laincubator.org to apply today!
LACI CEO & President Matt Petersen: "Energy Transition Needs Unexpected Partnerships" BNEF Interview
LACI Founder Series Spotlight - ElectricFish
LACI startup ElectricFish has developed and patented a battery storage-integrated EV charging system that can plug into existing, ubiquitous electrical infrastructure like at gas stations to provide an easily installed, ultrafast EV charger. Charging EVs via such batteries reduces sudden charging loads on grids.
LACI Fall Power Day 2023 Live Stream
Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator (LACI) Live Stream
LACI DOE Epic Prove It Grant Submission 9 20 23
LACI’s Transportation and Energy Nexus Innovation Program, TENx, is driving new clean energy innovation. We have identified three promising hardware startups ready to scale their technologies and deliver integrated microgrid solutions to help Los Angeles achieve its ambitious climate targets and revolutionize the way energy is harnessed and distributed, including vehicle charging and building decarbonization.
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