Valley Air ZEV Mobility Pilot Project
Clean Mobility Options Regional Pilot Project
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District | Valley Air ZEV Mobility Pilot Project
Project Details
Valley Air ZEV Mobility Pilot Project (ZEV Mobility Project)’s grant term was from May 2018 – January 2022 and supported a transformative implementation of electric carsharing and ridesharing in some of California’s most disadvantaged communities. This project contributed to the development of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) infrastructure in the San Joaquin Valley, increased EV awareness, reduced vehicle emissions, and offered participants increased transportation options. The project operated from November 2019 until March 2020, and no longer operates due to the grant ending and the project’s inability to re-open or expand due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Project Outcomes
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Funding Details
Grant Amount: $749,800
By the Numbers
Services, Vehicles & Equipment Funded
- 9 Electric vehicles, including 3 Tesla Model X's and 6 Chevy Bolts (5+ seating capacity)
- 30 Charging stations
- 6 Level II charging stations in Cantua Creek
- 2 DCFC/Level III charging stations in Delhi
- 2 Level II charging stations in Delhi
- 2 DCFC/Level III charging stations in Atwater
- 18 Level II charging stations in Atwater
- 2 Resident transportation surveys
- 60+ active members
- 1,650+ electric vehicle trips
- 20 community events
Estimated Quantifiable Benefits
- GHG emission reductions: 169 MTCO2e
- NOx reductions: 47 lbs
- PM2.5 reductions: 15 lbs
- ROG reductions: 10 lbs
Community Details
The ZEV Mobility Project focused on census tracts that are within disadvantaged communities. Cantua Creek, where the project’s first deployment of electric vehicles and electric charging stations were made available, is a distinctly rural community with less than 500 residents. This location is currently not serviced by transit, which impacts those who are not able to drive and those that need access to transportation for medical appointments and other essential trips. The second location is in Delhi, which is a census tract of approximately 10,000 residents clustered off Highway 99. The site is nearby markets, residential homes, and a school, making it accessible to local residents. Many of the participants at both locations rely on volunteer drivers and Spanish translations. The additional charging stations installed at separate parking lots of Castle Airport in Atwater is centrally located for easy access to various businesses within the disadvantaged community. The project served largely Hispanic or Latino, as well as White and Asian demographics who were low-income residents, students, and older adults with an annual household income below $15,000 to over $30,000.
Partners
Grantee
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District
Project Partners