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DCAP Impact Stories

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“I’m actually the first EV owner on my street, and my friends and neighbors are excited for me.” – Sarah F.

I love how nimble the car is. It actually drives better than my SUV, and I don’t have to go to a gas station and pay the high price of gas anymore.

“If I get dizzy or lose my balance, I need something that’s easy to handle and has good safety features” – Wesley A.

Wesley’s old 2000 minivan had become a hassle. “The windows don’t go down, except for the driver’s window, and only if we had to take the side panel off. Now, with his new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle through DCAP, things are much different.

“It’s So Much Better — Cheaper, Faster, and No More Gas.” — Zune P.

For Zune, switching to an electric vehicle was a practical decision that immediately improved her daily life.

Sacramento Neighborhood Housing Services

SNHS serves low- to-moderate income community members seeking to attain or maintain homeownership. We serve populations that are less likely to access affordable housing or become homeowners.

MAAC & DCAP Partner to Expand Access to Clean Transportation

Access to reliable transportation can open the door to greater economic opportunity. This month, we’re spotlighting DCAP’s partnership with MAAC and the upcoming Application Clinic, where eligible community members can receive one-on-one application support and learn about clean transportation incentives

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Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive Partner Reflections Community Environmental Council

As we prepare for our upcoming Clean Air Vehicle Ride & Drive on Saturday, March 14th, we asked our local co-hosts to share what excites them most and why these events matter for clean air in Santa Barbara County.

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Santa Barbara County APCD Ride & Drive Partner Reflections

To better understand the impact of Ride & Drive events, we asked Santa Barbara County APCD partners to reflect on their experiences.

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.