Triangle Clean Cities Coalition - TCC

05/05/2023

Applications for TCC's 2023 Summer Internship are due THIS Sunday, May 7.

As our communications & outreach intern, interested individuals can expect the following responsibilities:

- Ensuring that Coalition communications are relevant to our market and up to date
- Manage Clean Cities communication channels (social media accounts, monthly newsletters)
- Write and publish profiles of local partners (fleets, local governments, private companies, etc.)
- Maintain and update the Coalition website (add events, update content, add or change pages when necessary)
- Assist with outreach event planning (graphics creation, promotion and marketing, day-of logistics)
- Work to integrate racial and environmental justice and equity into Clean Cities communications
- Coordinate and communicate with key stakeholders and members
- Conduct research about state policy developments, alternative fuel vehicles, and other topics of interest to Clean Cities stakeholders

Does this sound appealing to you? Apply and select Durham, NC as your coalition of choice here: http://ow.ly/7ZrS50NXxb4

05/02/2023

TCC is seeking a communications guru to intern with us for the Summer 2023 Semester! Do you know any students interested in the transportation sector and communications?

Interested individuals should have the following skills:

- Experience managing social media channels
- Experience with digital communications and marketing platforms and strategies
- Experience with graphics creation (Canva or similar)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills, comfort adjusting messaging to different audiences
- Ability to take ownership of a project or task
- Openness to learning new things

If you or someone you know fits these qualifications, please apply (or send the application along!) and select Durham, NC as your coalition of choice here : http://ow.ly/puWB50NXvCS

04/28/2023

Happy Friday!

From International Cranes and Specialized Transport:

"US Hybrid, a subsidiary of Ideanomics, has been selected by USA manufacturer Mi-Jack to convert the fuel source of a rubber tire gantry (RTG) crane from fossil diesel to hydrogen."

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Fuel source conversion for port crane

04/27/2023

Calling all students interested in clean energy, alternative fuels, communications, public relations, and MORE to apply for Triangle Clean Cities' (TCC) 2023 summer internship with the Clean Cities University Workforce Development Program (CCUWDP)!

TCC is looking for a creative Outreach and Communications Intern for the 2023 summer semester. This position is scheduled for 30 hours per week over a 14-week period, from early July – mid August. The intern will assist with our program’s digital presence and contribute to our strategic planning activities.

Triangle Clean Cities is a US Department of Energy-designated Clean Cities Coalition with the mission of advancing sustainable transportation solutions in the Triangle area of North Carolina. We work with a number of partners to achieve our goals and provide technical assistance and outreach support related to alternative fuels and advanced transportation technologies that reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. We are housed in the Urban Mobility and Transportation program area at TJCOG.

The Clean Cities internship will give students studying communications, public relations, business, marketing, engineering or environmental sciences, the opportunity to increase public awareness and expand the markets of advanced vehicle technologies, alternative fuels, and practices that reduce the consumption of petroleum. Students have participated in research, outreach activities, public education, fleet events, and a vast array of transportation-related environmental projects.

Internship dates: June 5 – August 18. Exact start/end dates determined by individual schedules.

Stipends range from $4,500 - $6,000 for the semester depending on academic classification and number of hours assigned.

Applications are due Sunday, May 7. Interested individuals should use this link and select Durham, NC as their coalition of interest! http://ow.ly/bVn250NXtrS

04/22/2023

Happy Earth Day from the Triangle Clean Cities Team!
If the weather holds, check out these Earth Days from our partners ☔
https://conta.cc/3og15bC

04/19/2023

Earth Day is this Saturday, April 22, but the celebrations last all weekend!! Check out events in our area here: https://conta.cc/3og15bC

04/18/2023

TODAY!!

Join TCC and NCDOT at 3:30 EST for a live to learn about how to take advantage of the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program ( Program) in coordination with other available funding opportunities.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/understanding-and-pursuing-cfi-funding-other-opportunities-tickets-616047283007

03/24/2023

This is the last week to submit proposals for session topics and presentation ideas for the 2023 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo!

The conference is planned as an in-person event at the Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC on August 14 - 16, 2023.

Submit your presentation ideas to the NC Clean Energy Technology Center by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 31: https://www.sustainablefleetexpo.com/call-for-presentations

03/23/2023

From U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

"Funding from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Will Advance Electrolysis Technology, Reduce the Cost of Clean Hydrogen and Fuel Cells, and Provide Long-term Support for Hydrogen Hubs"

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Biden-Harris Administration Announces $750 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy sent this bulletin at 03/15/2023 04:19 PM EDT Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. EERE News March 15, 2023 Biden-Harris Administration....

03/22/2023

From State Smart Transportation Initiative: Americans are still driving less than before the pandemic

"After accounting for population growth, the average American drove four percent less in 2022 than in 2019 and six percent less than the highest point in 2004."

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Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in the U.S. totaled 3.17 trillion last year, according to preliminary estimates from FHWA. That is a one percent increase from 2021 and a nine percent increase from 2020—the height of the pandemic—but still nearly three percent lower than VMT in 2019. After accountin...

03/21/2023

Tomorrow is the last day to submit your input on the Draft FY 2024 Wake Transit Work Plan and the Recommended FY 2025 - 2030 Wake Bus Plan Update for GoTriangle!

Community members, stakeholders, and transit partners can help guide the work plan of Wake Transit by taking the online survey found here: https://www.goforwardnc.org/wake-county/get-involved/

03/17/2023

Happy Friday!

From American Planning Association: Transform Car-Centric Planning into Pedestrian Streets with AI

Read how a safe streets activist's viral Twitter account has shown the power of AI by transforming streets with car-centered design into something more pedestrian-friendly.

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Viral Twitter sensation is changing streets — and minds — with DALL-E 2, a new artificial intelligence tool.