DCAP Impact Stories

“It’s Opened So Many Doors” – Justin E.
For Justin, a self-employed single dad in Southern California, switching to an electric vehicle wasn’t just about going green—it was about getting back on his feet. “I’ve been raising two daughters full-time for over a decade,” Justin shares. “Money’s always been tight, and I’ve had to be really smart with every dollar.”
Community Partner Spotlight

Placer County Air Pollution Control District (PCAPCD) and Health Education Council (HEC) DCAP Newsletter Interview Questions
Placer County Air Pollution Control District and the Health Education Council share how DCAP and Clean Cars 4 All are helping Placer County residents access cleaner, more reliable transportation while improving health and everyday mobility.

MAAC’s Drive Electric Week 2025: Empowering Communities Toward a Greener Future
Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc. (MAAC) hosted its Annual Drive Electric Week in Chula Vista from October 14–18, 2025, featuring a blend of virtual and in-person events designed to educate, connect, and inspire the community toward clean transportation.

National Drive Electric Month Spotlight: Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE)
For National Drive Electric Month, we are proud to highlight Neighborhood Housing Services of the Inland Empire (NHSIE). They have been a critical community partner, helping residents navigate resources for clean transportation and financial empowerment.
Ride and Drive Partners

Comite Civico Del Valle Ride & Drive Partner Reflections
To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Comite Civico Del Valle (CCV) partners to reflect on their experiences:

DCAP Ride and Drive 2025 Wrap-Up for the Year!
In 2025, DCAP continued expanding hands-on EV education across the state through Ride & Drive (R&D) events. From San Bernardino to Bishop to Eureka , residents received real opportunities to explore EVs, ask questions, and experience clean-air vehicles in person.

2025 Halloween Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive Trunk-or-Treat and Resource Fair
In the spirit of Halloween the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) co-hosted a Ride & Drive event in partnership with Finesse-A-Car.
Monthly Newsletters

2025 January Newsletter
Happy New Year from the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP)! As we step into 2025, we’re here to help

2024 December Newsletter
Welcome to the December DCAP Newsletter! This holiday season, we’re proud to continue empowering California’s communities with access to

2024 November Newsletter
Welcome to the November DCAP Newsletter! We’re excited to kick off our first monthly newsletter by bringing you the