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Free Technical Assistance Tools for Sustainable Fleet Management Planning Webinar
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:30 UTC | NC
This webinar will cover free tools that are available from both the federal government and non-profits that can be used for planning for sustainable fleet management. Learn about free technical assistance, calculators for estimating total cost of ownership, and other resources that are available.
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This webinar is part of NCCETC’s Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series.

2025 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference and Expo
2025-08-25 08:00 - 2025-08-27 17:00 | Benton Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston Salem, NC, 27101, United States
The Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo brings together leading fleets and technology providers to showcase the latest and greatest transportation technologies, fuels and trends. The conference includes a strong focus on data driven decisions and tools.
The conference sessions and expo are a source of on-the-ground experiences for increasing fleet efficiency and sustainability, while reducing emissions and costs. Come to learn from your peers and experts!
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Wake Forest University Football Electric Vehicle Display
2025-09-11 16:00 - 19:00 | Allegacy Stadium, Piccolo Lane Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for our Clean Transportation Football Displays! National Drive Electric Month, Sep 12-Oct 12, 2025, is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.
Wake Forest University Football Electric Vehicle Display
Thursday, September 11th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM @ Wake Forest University’s Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium. Corner of Piccolo Lane near Bridger Field House, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Please RSVP if you would like to attend and/or display a vehicle!

Roanoke Cooperative Clean Energy Expo
2025-10-03 10:00 - 14:00 | Ahoskie Ampitheater, 114 Lakeview Dr, Ahoskie, NC, 27910, United States
Join Roanoke Cooperative on Friday, October 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an exciting day of innovation, education, and connection as we showcase the latest in clean energy technologies and sustainability solutions.
Event highlights:

Exhibitors will showcase their clean energy products & services
Presentations and discussions about the benefits of clean energy and its impact on the environment
Local vendors offering local crafts and goods
Food trucks and refreshments

NC State University Football Electric Vehicle Display
2025-10-04 | Close King Indoor Practice Facility, 4550 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27607, United States
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for our Clean Transportation Football Displays! National Drive Electric Month, Sep 12-Oct 12, 2025, is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.
NC State University Football Electric Vehicle Display
Saturday, October 4th, TIME TBD @ NC State University’s Carter-Finley Stadium. Close King Indoor Practice Facility, 4550 Trinity Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
Please RSVP if you would like to attend and/or display a vehicle.

NC State University Alternative Fuel Vehicle Display and Ride & Drive
2025-10-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Centennial Campus, 830 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for our Clean Transportation Football Displays! National Drive Electric Month, Sep 12-Oct 12, 2025, is a nationwide celebration to raise awareness of the many benefits of all-electric and plug-in hybrid cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more.
NC State University Alternative Fuel Vehicle Display and Ride & Drive
Monday, October 6, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM @ NC State University near The Corner across from 321 Coffee on Centennial Campus. 911 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606. Set up is at 10 AM but the event starts at 11 AM.
Please RSVP if you would like to attend and/or display a vehicle.

Ignite 2025 Regional Summit
2025-10-09 10:00 - 15:30 | Oxford City Hall, 300 Williamsboro St, Oxford, NC, United States
Join the Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments & Granville County for this regional economic development summit to IGNITE our community through collaboration, opportunity and success! This event will include a dynamic speaker, panel discussions, and lunch in Downtown Oxford! A networking reception will follow.
Location: Oxford City Hall, 300 Williamsboro St., Oxford, NC 27565
Date and time: Thu, Oct 9, 2025 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Organizer: Desiree Brooks, (252) 436-2040, dbrooks@kerrtarcog.org
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Electrified Car Show
2025-10-11 14:00 - 18:00 | North View Lanes, 5307 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC, 28311, United States
Show your EV or come learn about the advantages of owning an EV!
Community vehicles park and dialogue about the EV lifestyle. Also, gain environmental and sustainability education from Sustainable Sandhills. Discuss utilities with PWC!

Toward the end, there will be food trucks available, and starting at 3, bowling lanes will be open.

Day: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Time: 2:00 – 6:00 pm EDT
Location: North View Lanes
5307 Ramsey St.
Fayetteville, NC 28311

Organized by Sustainable Sandhills. Sponsored by PWC and North View Lanes.

Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series – Electric UTVs: Utility Task Vehicles Going Battery-Powered
2025-10-16 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
They go by many names — Side-By-Side (SxS), Utility Task Vehicle, or Utility Terrain Vehicle. This webinar will explore the electrification of these robust off-highway vehicles. Stealth, greater torque, and zero-emissions are some of the advantages found in electric versions of these useful transportation tools. Sign up to learn more!
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Guilford County Schools goes clean - propane is the future
2025-10-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Dudley High School, 1200 Lincoln St, Greensboro, NC, 27401, United States
This ribbon cutting event will be held at Dudley High School on Friday, October 24 at 11:00am. A local official will provide remarks, along with NCCETC’s Clean Transportation Program Manager Heather Brutz.
The event is hosted by Gregory Poole and will highlight the rollout of 10 new propane units that are now ready for deployment.

Sustainable Clean Fleet Lunch & Learn
2025-10-24 11:00 - 14:00 | Forsyth Tech Transportation Technology Center, 4255 Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Join the Piedmont Triad Regional Council for an engaging panel discussion about the myths and facts of a clean fleet. Enjoy lunch, facility tour and networking!
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Saint Matthews UMC Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival
2025-10-25 16:00 - 18:00 | Saint Matthews United Methodist Church, 600 E. Florida Stm, Greensboro, NC, 27406, United States
Day: Saturday, October 25, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm EDT
Location: Saint Matthews UMC
600 East Florida Street
Greensboro, NC 27406
Join us for this annual environmental Fair. This year the event is being held in coordination with the Childrens Ministry “Trunk or Treat” Halloween social.
Feel free to dress up, decorate your electric vehicle and/or pass out candy!

Sustainable Fleet Technology Webinar Series – Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Electrification
2025-11-13 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
In this webinar learn about some of the best use cases for medium and heavy-duty vehicle electrification, taking into account range, infrastructure needs, and total cost of ownership.
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Lowering Carbon Emissions with Alternative Fuels
2025-12-11 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
Organizations are constantly looking for practical ways to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve cost savings. This webinar will examine how using alternative fuel vehicle options such as biodiesel, natural gas, and propane can assist in achieving these outcomes. Join us to learn more about the performance characteristics of these alternative fuels, their infrastructure needs and hear real-world case studies from successful fleet applications.
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Southeast Clean Cities Expansion Webinar
2026-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | NC
This webinar is an opportunity to meet the region’s newest emerging coalitions across the Southeast region. We will explore how CC&C helps stakeholders improve their bottom line while reducing emissions that impact human health.

Fleets & Organizations: Discover cost-saving options in propane, CNG, biofuels, and electric vehicles, and learn how local coalitions provide the technical expertise to help you meet your goals.

Industry Partners: Learn how coalitions act as market facilitators. We work directly with alternative fuel providers, system component manufacturers, and infrastructure developers to identify technology barriers and seed local markets for alternative fuels.

Clean Cities & Communities Coalitions across the Southeast and the entire USA have spent over 30 years building bridges between national priorities and local needs. With more than 75 coalitions nationwide, we leverage U.S. Department of Energy research to provide credible, objective, and transformative support.
By joining this webinar, you are tapping into a network of nearly 16,000 stakeholders dedicated to making transportation more affordable, reliable, and secure. From technical assistance to navigating funding and infrastructure projects, your local coalition is your “boots on the ground” partner.
Join us on January 27th to learn how we can work together to transform the Southeastern USA’s transportation market.
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Energy Independence Summit 2026
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 | NC
Fuel progress, connect leaders, and drive the clean transportation future.
This annual Summit will bring together leaders of the nation’s Clean Cities Coalitions, the clean transportation industry, federal policymakers and more to accelerate strategies for advancing markets for clean fuels and vehicles.
Each year, EIS convenes over 200 leaders from across the country—including Clean Cities & Communities coalition directors, industry innovators, public agency decision-makers, and federal policymakers—to advance clean fuels, drive public-private collaboration, and shape the future of sustainable mobility.
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Cybersecurity and Fleet Technology: Identifying Vulnerabilities and Work Continuity During Crisis
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | NC
Technology is the backbone of efficient fleet metrics. Bluetooth capabilities inside vehicles, telematics software integration, and charging and fueling equipment with network connections all capture, share, and store data. They are gateways to your organization’s servers and vulnerable to outdated security patches, integration issues, and bad actors. Join this webinar to identify areas of risk to prepare for and prevent security breaches, and hear lessons learned from a fleet manager who reverted to manual operations during a security breach. This is a great opportunity to assess your resilience to digital disasters, similar to your existing emergency management planning for natural disasters.
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Centennial Campus Alt-Fuel Showcase and Ride & Drive
2026-04-01 11:30 - 13:30 | Centennial Campus, 830 Main Campus Dr, Raleigh, NC, 27606, United States
Join the NC Clean Energy Technology Center for our Centennial Campus Ride & Drive! This event is free & open to the public; students, faculty, staff, professionals, and more are invited to attend.
The event will take place on Wednesday, April 1st, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM at NC State University’s “The Corner” on Centennial Campus, located at 941 Main Campus Drive, Raleigh, NC.
We ask that participants register for planning purposes. Organizations that would like to bring an electric vehicle for static display or to participate in the ride and drive MUST REGISTER using the form below.
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26th Annual Bash at the Beach Car Show Shallotte, NC
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:00 | Home Depot in Shallotte, NC, 150-1 Shallotte Crossing, Shallotte, NC, 28470, United States
Welcome to the 26th annual Bash at the Beach Car Show! We are thrilled to have you join us at the Home Depot of Shallotte for a day filled with stunning cars, motorcycles, and great company. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or a first-time guest, your presence truly makes this event special.
Hosted by Tri-Beach Cruisers Car Club of Brunswick County NC.
Location: Home Depot of Shallotte – April 18th
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Clean Transportation Demonstration Day - Farmington Dragway, NC
2026-04-21 | Farmington Dragway, 2992 NC-801, Mocksville, NC, 27028, United States
Mark Your Calendar April 21st and 22nd for the Alt-Fuel Showcase in Winston Salem and Garner!
Our Clean Transportation Demonstration Days are on April 21 at the Farmington Dragway in Mocksville (Winston Salem) and April 22 at the State Highway Patrol Facility in Garner. This event is free to attend and free for organizations to display alternative fuel vehicles. Attendees will include government entities, electric cooperatives and utilities, municipalities, public and private fleet personnel, and procurement decision-makers.
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Clean Transportation Demonstration Day - State Highway Patrol Facility, Garner, NC
2026-04-22 | NC Highway Patrol Training Academy, 3318 Garner Rd, Raleigh, NC, 27610, United States

City of Greensboro Earth Day Celebration 2026
2026-04-25 12:00 - 16:00 | Keeley Park, 4100 Keeley Rd, McLeansville, NC, 27301, United States
Save the date for Earth Day 2026 on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Keeley Park.
Earth Day 2026 will include a kid zone, native plant giveaway, workshops, vendors, food trucks, and much more!
Please contact Michelle Gill-Moffat, michelle.gill-moffat@greensboro-nc.gov to learn how you or your company can sponsor Earth Day 2026! All sponsors will be recognized on the Earth Day t-shirt, Earth Day website, and various signage.
More details are coming soon!
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Earth Day Every Day
2026-04-26 11:00 - 17:00 | Lee Heights Shops, 4500 Cherry Hill Road, Arlington, VA, 22207, United States
Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the beauty and promise of our local environment and the planet. Every year, communities worldwide uplift Earth Day to mark the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. It reminds us all to do what we can, in ways small and significant, to restore, conserve and protect our environment.
The Sierra Club’s Potomac River Group will have a few electric vehicles (EVs) on display and the owners will be available to answer questions. It is a great opportunity to learn from real experience. There will be plenty of information on EVs, home electrification, and the Sierra Club. There is only room to display about 3 EVs. Please email rgwoollett@yahoo.com if you are interested in doing that.

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2026 Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference & Expo
2026-08-25 08:00 - 2026-08-27 17:00 | Durham Convention Center, 301 W Morgan St, Durham, NC, 27701, United States
