There were several special highlights to note this year.  Richmond announced receiving an additional CARB Clean Mobilities Option Voucher Program award to expand the Richmond Moves on demand electric shuttle service area.  In collaboration with the Richmond Community Foundation and California Clean Initiatives funds, Lightning Motors displayed the electric van model that the Rtransit paratransit program will use to replace the gas fleet vehicles, and Richmond deployed a new Beam for All Solar EV Charging Arc and Miocar car share vehicle within the Parchester Community. 

Several local organizations were in attendance: the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, 511 Contra Costa, Richmond – San Rafael Bridge Commute Program, the Richmond Community Foundation, Rad Power Bikes, SparkPoint Contra Costa West, Moxion Power, Electric Fish and the Richmond Employment and Development Volunteers.  

Also on hand were half a dozen models of Rad Power electric bikes, and a private owner displayed his electric scooter.  

Every year we are fortunate to have members from the local Electric Automobile Association and private vehicle owners who share their experience and encourage vehicle ownership.  This year, Assistant Fire Chief Chris Bachman from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District displayed one of their Rivian fleet trucks.  Richmond Councilmember Cesar Zepeda was very impressed with the vehicle and will be supporting similar vehicle acquisitions for the Richmond Fire fleet.  Lastly, Bing Gu from California- Sunlight brought his Tesla and demonstrated portable solar charging.

A special thank you goes out to all who participated.  We will see you next year!