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Southern California AltCar Conference, Expo and Ride & Drive Coming to Riverside Convention Center

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Enjoy Free Admission to Family-Friendly Expo and Ride & Drive Experience

Conference To Feature Keynote Address From California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Nichols

October 8, 2019, (Press Release) AltCar is pleased to bring the latest in alternative fuel vehicles and technology to Riverside for the inaugural SoCal AltCar Conference, Expo and Ride & Drive on October 16, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center.

Showcasing light, medium and heavy-duty alternative fuel vehicles, AltCar Expo features a wide array of battery electric, fuel-cell electric, plug-in hybrid, hybrid electric, and natural gas vehicles including the Nissan Leaf, Honda Clarity Elecetric, Honda Clarity PHEV, Honda Clarity Fuel Cell and more. The day will be split into two parts: the SoCal AltCar Conference and then the Expo and Ride & Drive event. The event will commence with the SoCal AltCar Conference designed for fleet managers, sustainability directors, legislative staff, business owners, NGOs, industry,

and media to have the opportunity to attend panels on Innovative Mobility Solutions: Light-to-Heavy Duty Product and Best Fleet Practices and Alternative Technology Infrastructure and Product Investment Opportunities. AltCar is proud to host California Air Resources Board (CARB) Chair, Mary D. Nichols, as the keynote speaker at a pivotal time in the region, state and nation’s transition to cleaner alternative fuel vehicles and policies to improve air quality.

“The Inland Empire region is rapidly becoming a destination for clean-energy technology and serves as an example of climate-friendly policies that promote and protect public health and environmental justice,” says California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Nichols. “The SoCal AltCar Expo is a perfect fit for this region and an important resource for the Riverside community. CARB is proud to participate in the event and we are looking forward to moving our Southern California headquarters here, and establishing productive relationships with the school district, community college and university.”

In advance of moving its Southern California headquarters to the City of Riverside in 2021, CARB will be celebrating the signing of cooperative agreements with three local educational organizations from the SoCal AltCar Conference at 9 a.m. Representatives of the Riverside Unified School District, Riverside Community Colleges, and the University of California, Riverside will join CARB Chair Mary D. Nichols to sign memoranda of understanding to work with faculty and students of each organization to advance research and inspire students at all levels to learn more about air quality, the impacts of climate change, and CARB’s efforts to clean the air.

After 2 p.m., guests will enjoy free admission to the Expo and Ride & Drive at the second part of the daylong event to test drive vehicles and speak with product specialists from brands and manufacturers that are continuing the movement toward alternative fuel and clean car policies.

The SoCal AltCar Conference, Expo and Ride & Drive is on October 16, 2019 at the Riverside Convention Center, 3637 5th St., Riverside, CA 92501. The SoCal AltCar conference is from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and tickets are $75. Online registration is required for the SoCal AltCar Conference. After 2 p.m., the Expo and Ride & Drive is free to the public and is a family-friendly event. For additional information or to register for the conference, visit www.altcarexposocal.com or call 310-390-2930.

 

About AltCar Expo

Established in 2005, AltCar is the only event in the United States to gather every single model of alternative technology light duty vehicle available for purchase or lease in one location. With four annual events across California, AltCar brings together the leaders in alternative energy innovation to showcase the largest collection of alternative fuel vehicles and technologies in an accessible and comprehensive setting for both industry insiders and the general public. AltCar empowers citizens to take further action in supporting California’s groundbreaking clean car policies that are driving national and global change. For more information, visit altcarexpo.com.

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Tyler Ankrum World Wide Technology Raceway Race Preview

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Tyler Ankrum, driver of the No. 16 LiUNA! Toyota Tundra TRD Pro

Headed West … Tyler Ankrum rolls into the “Gateway to the West” as the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series invades the St. Louis area at World Wide Technology Raceway (WWTR). As five races remain before the playoffs begin, Saturday afternoon’s contest at WWTR marks a pivotal moment for the driver of the No. 16 LiUNA! Toyota Tundra TRD Pro. Ankrum currently resides 15th in the championship standings and hopes WWTR is the gateway to his third-career playoff berth.

HRE at WWTR … The San Bernardino, Calif. driver has four appearances under his belt at the St. Louis-area 1.25-mile egg-shaped oval. Ankrum made his debut at WWTR in 2019 and scored a best finish of 12th in 2020. The No. 16 team has had a steady track record in the St. Louis region since debuting there in 2017 with Ryan Truex. The HRE squad has put up one top-five, two top-10’s, and led laps in three of the five events, which included a third-place result in 2020.

Season to Date … Through 11 of 16 regular season events, Ankrum and the No. 16 team occupy the 15th position in the championship standings, 63 markers behind the cut line. Ankrum’s season-best result came eight races ago at Circuit of the Americas and he has posted three finishes of tenth or better in the 2023 season.

Chassis Selection … Chassis No. 008 will make it’s third start of the season at World Wide Technology Raceway. This Toyota Tundra TRD Pro made its last start at Darlington Raceway, where Ankrum would run around the top-10 most of the day, settling for a 15th place finish at the track too tough to tame.

Tune In … Fox Sports 1 has complete coverage of the Toyota 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway, beginning with practice and qualifying on Friday at 6:00 pm ET (FS1), followed by the green flag on Saturday at 1:30 pm ET (FS1). Stay connected with the No. 16 LiUNA! team by following @Hattori_Racing on Twitter, @hattoriracing on Instagram, and Hattori Racing Enterprises on Facebook.

Tyler Ankrum Quote on World Wide Technology Raceway:
“Gateway is such a unique racetrack from where we’ve been racing the last month or so. It’s like a big short track with flat corners, a lot of braking, and we’ll for sure need our LiUNA! Toyota Tundra TRD Pro to turn in the center of the corners. It races similar to Phoenix, but Turns one and two are really tight while (turns) three and four are kind of wide and sweeping. Pit road is extremely narrow and how you get in and out of your box could be critical. Hopefully we can start to regain some points as we get closer to the playoffs.”

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June 15th Foster Care & Adoption Virtual Online Orientation

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Children’s Bureau is seeking foster families and now offers two virtual ways for individuals and/or couples to learn how to help children in foster care while reunifying with birth families or how to provide legal permanency by adoption.

If you or someone you know may be interested in learning more about becoming a foster or foster-adopt parent, join us on June 15th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. for an English online virtual orientation. To sign up, visit https://www.all4kids.org/foster-care-and-adoption-inquiry-form/ or call 661-289-4231 or 833-983-2837, or email Rfrecruitment@all4kids.org and a link to the meeting will be sent to you.

A Spanish Zoom Orientation is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on July 20th for those who prefer Spanish.

Children’s Bureau partners with over 200 foster-adoptive families annually to help at-risk youth by giving them a home that is nearby and inclusive to their foster siblings. Lisa and Michael began their foster-adoptive journey by providing a stable home to a sibling set of three, two girls and a boy. They worked to keep the family together and have experienced a bond like no other. “If adoption is in your future, there is no need to look any further than our surrounding county. So many local children need a family. If you are wanting to “make a difference” with your life, consider adopting from foster care. You could be saving generations,” said Lisa.

In the 1940’s, Children’s Bureau opened adoption services and found homes for refugee children orphans from World War II. The agency continues to meet the needs by offering a wide array of programs in areas related to adoption such as foster care, prevention, and mental health. Children’s Bureau has multiple locations operating throughout Southern California.

“Right now, children in San Bernardino County who have experienced trauma and have been separated from their birth family need our help,” says Leslie Oropeza, Children’s Bureau Director of Foster Care and Adoption. “We are looking for families who can open their homes and hearts to these children. Families who have extra space and the willingness to keep them together. Statistics show siblings kept together in foster care and adoption do better later in life.

They heal quicker from their trauma, have better attachments, and develop healthy self-images,” she adds.

Children’s Bureau welcomes all individuals regardless of race, age, religion, disability, marital status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression to become a resource for children. Qualifying families receive training and support throughout their journey. Foster Care and Adoption Programs are available in Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, and Ventura counties.

For information about Children’s Bureau and the other critical services the agency provides , visit all4kids.org. To stay connected with Family Foster Care and Adoption services, visit www.all4kids.org/foster.

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City of San Bernardino Receives SCAG Sustainability Award for Its Clean Fleet Policy

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The City of San Bernardino has received the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Sustainability Award for Alternative Fuels and Infrastructure for its Zero Emission First – Clean Fleet Policy. The City was recognized at SCAG’s regional conference, held in Palm Desert. Mayor Helen Tran and Council Member Damon Alexander were on hand to receive the award.

“We are pleased and honored to be recognized by SCAG for our Clean Fleet Policy,” said San Bernardino Council Member Damon Alexander, who also sits on the SCAG Regional Council. “It not only speaks to San Bernardino’s commitment to sustainability but is a roadmap to make a difference.”

The award was one of seven sustainability awards presented by SCAG recognizing excellence and innovation to improve mobility, livability, prosperity, and sustainability. SCAG is the nation’s largest metropolitan planning organization, encompassing six counties (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura), 191 cities, and 19 million people in an area covering more than 38,000 square miles.

San Bernardino’s Clean Fleet Policy was unanimously adopted by the City Council on December 7, 2022. It serves as the City’s first initiative to reduce emissions from its daily operations. The policy establishes a framework for transitioning the City’s fleet from gas powered vehicles to zero to low-emission vehicles. The policy represents San Bernardino’s commitment to environmental responsibility.

The core objectives of San Bernardino’s Clean Fleet Policy include:

  • Procure new and replace existing fleet vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles, with a focus on procuring all electric vehicles.
  • Optimize the fleet size by eliminating unused or underused vehicles through review and evaluation of vehicle utilization and redundancy reports.
  • Limit the procurement of gasoline and/or diesel-powered vehicles.
  • Execute a plan to expand the network of charging stations city-wide.
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and pollutants through the elimination of fossil fuel combustion.
  • Decrease costs associated with fleet vehicle operations, which can be reinvested into the community.

The Clean Fleet Policy is the first of a series of strategies and initiatives the San Bernardino intends to pursue to support the City’s efforts to achieve net zero emissions in its operations.

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