Santa Barbara Earth Day Green Car Show
Saturday and Sunday, April 27 and 28, 2024
10AM – 7PM and 10AM-6PM
Location: Alameda Park
10AM – 7PM and 10AM-6PM
Location: Alameda Park
Upcoming Events
ACT Expo
Monday – Thursday, May 20 – 23, 2024
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Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
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Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
Join Clean Cities & Communities at Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Las Vegas this year. ACT Expo is North America’s largest advanced commercial vehicle technology event and offers attendees access to the latest technologies, services, and vehicles driving the transition to low- and zero-emission transportation solutions.
C5 stakeholders can enter the discount code 24C575 when registering for a $75 discount. The discount applies to Full Conference or Expo Hall Only registration, for either the Fleet or Industry category. Would this year mark your fleet’s first-time attending ACT Expo? Email RouseS@sbcapcd.org to learn how to qualify for a complimentary Full Conference Fleet pass.
Past Events
C5 Stakeholder Meeting – Santa Barbara
Thursday, February 29, 2024
10AM – 11:15AM
Location: 260 North San Antonio Road Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93110
10AM – 11:15AM
Location: 260 North San Antonio Road Suite A Santa Barbara, CA 93110
C5 will be hosting two in-person Stakeholder Meetings in February to discuss important coalition updates, review last year’s accomplishments, and encourage stakeholder collaboration! All C5 stakeholders are invited to attend, as well as anyone that may be interested in becoming a member or learning more about C5’s efforts to support transportation decarbonization across California’s Central Coast.
The two meetings will follow an identical format, so we encourage registering for the meeting that works best for you (although participation at both is welcomed).
Snacks and coffee will be provided. If you’re able, please bring a reusable coffee cup to reduce waste.
Register HereC5 Stakeholder Meeting – SLO
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
10AM – 11:15AM
Location: 3433 Roberto Court San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
10AM – 11:15AM
Location: 3433 Roberto Court San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
C5 will be hosting two in-person Stakeholder Meetings in February to discuss important coalition updates, review last year’s accomplishments, and encourage stakeholder collaboration! All C5 stakeholders are invited to attend, as well as anyone that may be interested in becoming a member or learning more about C5’s efforts to support transportation decarbonization across California’s Central Coast.
The two meetings will follow an identical format, so we encourage registering for the meeting that works best for you (although participation at both is welcomed).
Snacks and coffee will be provided. If you’re able, please bring a reusable coffee cup to reduce waste.
Register Here2023 Central Coast Sustainability Summit
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
8AM – 4:30PM
Location: University of California, Santa Barbara
8AM – 4:30PM
Location: University of California, Santa Barbara
Join C5 for an EV Showcase at the 11th Annual Central Coast Sustainability Summit on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. The event brings together representatives from local governments and organizations to discuss common sustainability issues, share best practices, and seek partners in collaboratively addressing complex environmental and economic issues.
Learn MoreVentura County EV Showcase
October 1, 2023Location: Ventura Harbor
This year we will be returning with another outstanding event to the Ventura Harbor Village. Over on the main lawn you will find an amazing showcase of electric vehicles. There will be Cars, Vans, SUV’s, Trucks, Bikes and other electric equipment, even vintage EV conversions. These cars are displayed by their owners who have years of EV ownership and have driven many petroleum free miles. They all are enthusiastic and willing to discuss their experience and answer your questions about owning and living with an EV.
If you own an EV, register with the RSVP button and bring your vehicle to the showcase, meet and mingle with members of our local EV community. Enjoy the opportunity to visit the Ventura Harbor Village for some excellent eats and opportunities for shopping, you might even stroll down to the Visitor Center of Channel Islands National Park and learn about the amazing resource just off our coast. (sorry, no chargers out there).
This will be the 11th National Drive Electric Week Showcase in Ventura County. Last year’s event displayed 69 vehicles representing 31 models including an electric school bus. Combined EV mileage was just under 3 million miles. This year we anticipate having a greater diversity of vehicles, with more owners and experiences to share.
To further your knowledge about electric vehicles, charging options, rebates and electrical options, there will be booths from community organizations and service providers to answer your questions.
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SLO EV Ride & Drive
September 30, 2023Location: 11970 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Check out a wide variety of electric cars, trucks, and bikes, many of which will be available for a test drive or ride. Featured EVs include the Ford’s F-150 Lightning & Mach-e, Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 & 6, Chevy Bolts and hopefully, a new Chevy Blazer EV. EV owners of these and other models will be on hand to answer your questions and talk about the joys of driving and riding electric. And be sure to stop in at one of the information booths to find out how you can get over $10,000 in rebates and tax credits to buy or lease an EV.
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Port Hueneme Banana Festival
September 30, 2023Location: The Port of Hueneme
Join hundreds from our community in celebrating The Port of Hueneme which is truly a diverse working port. This festival has many features including Port Tours, a Kids Zone, Live Bands, Tasty Eats (banana themed) and shopping fun.
In addition, there will be an EV Showcase and Educational Booth provided by the Electric Vehicle Advocates of Ventura County. Interact with members of the group, some of whom have years of experience in owning and driving electric vehicles. This first-hand knowledge is provided to answer your questions and prepare you for EV ownership. Informational topics include available EV’s, rebates and incentives, charging at home, the workplace or while on the road. If you want to install an EV charger in your home, we can help to walk you through the process. Bring your questions, we have the answers…
The port not only is a major banana transfer point, but it is also one of the top ten ports in the US for automobile imports and exports. Some of the vehicles brought through the port will also be on display and may include EV’s from BMW, Volvo, Jaguar, Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Tesla, and Subaru.
The Port of Hueneme is a recognized leader in sustainable port operations and has been certified as a “Green Marine Certified since 2018. If you take the Port Tour you will observe the program use of electric cranes, forklifts, and yard tractors. There even is program to provide shore power to the cargo ships to have them shut down the engines while in port.
SLO Electrify Your Life Expo & EV Showcase
September 28, 2023
Location: Expo: 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 FM: 1037 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Location: Expo: 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 FM: 1037 Chorro St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
This two-part event will start in the SLO Library Conference Room located at 995 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, where participants will hear about the many ways to Electrify Your Life: At Home and On the Road. You will not only learn how to get started on the path to an electric lifestyle and the resources available to help you, but you will also be able to talk to those who have made the switch. A variety of vendors and organizations will be represented, offering valuable information about the financial incentives and technical assistance available for home electrification. The second half of the event will be outside in the Farmers’ Market, where EV owners will showcase their cars, answer questions and discuss the many advantages of a fully electric lifestyle.
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2023 NDEW Santa Maria Downtown Fridays
Friday, September 22, 2023
Location: 345 Town Center E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Location: 345 Town Center E, Santa Maria, CA 93454
Join C5 at an EV showcase organized in partnership with EV Advocates of Ventura at an upcoming Santa Maria Downtown Fridays event! There will be a variety of EVs on display, including a Tesla Model 3, Toyota Rav4 Prime, Hyundai Ioniq 5, and Chevy Volt. In addition, enjoy a local farmers market, live music, local food, and craft vendors!
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EVs Para Todos/EVs for Everyone Webinar (Spanish & English)
September 21, 2023Location: Virtual event Learn More
Commercial Electric Landscape Equipment Demo Day
July 19, 2023
10AM – 12:30PM
Location: San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara
10AM – 12:30PM
Location: San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara
C5 has partnered with Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) to support a Commercial Electric Landscape Equipment Demo Day Event on July 19, 2023 from 10AM – 12:30PM at San Marcos High School in Santa Barbara! Join us to try commercial-grade electric landscaping equipment from 8 different manufacturers, attend an educational workshop on transitioning your fleet, and apply for the SBCAPCD’s Landscape Equipment Electrification Fund (LEEF) incentive program! Learn more about the LEEF Program & RVSP for the Demo Day Event here.
Learn More2,866,076
gallons of gasoline equivalent reduced in 2022
23,893
tons of GHG emissions reduced in 2022
15,912
zero-emission vehicles registered in C5 territory