DCAP Impact Stories

“It Is Worth Every Bit of Effort” – Joshua H.
“I had been thinking about an EV for years, but it was not financially realistic until DCAP
came along”.

“I Feel Totally Blessed and Really Grateful for the Help I Got.” – Christine B.
For Christine, a longtime El Dorado County resident, getting a reliable car wasn’t about luxury, it was about necessity.

“It Was a True Blessing — I’m Really, Really Grateful.” – Steven M.
For Steven, getting an electric vehicle wasn’t just about transportation. It was about getting back on his feet and moving forward with confidence.
Community Partner Spotlight

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.

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.
Ride and Drive Partners

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.
Monthly Newsletters

2026 October Newsletter
In this October edition, discover how Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) can help make cleaner transportation more accessible, meet a DCAP participant whose story inspires us, explore EV charging options, and find opportunities to connect with our team and community partners at upcoming events.

2026 September Newsletter
As we celebrate National Drive Electric Month, it’s the perfect opportunity to discover how clean transportation can fit into your everyday life.

2026 August Newsletter
Learn how eligible Californians with older, high-polluting vehicles can take advantage of Clean Cars 4 All (CC4A) incentives.

2026 July Newsletter
Every vehicle awarded through the Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) represents more than transportation; it represents access to opportunity, financial stability, and cleaner air for California communities.

2026 June Newsletter
Summer is here, making it the perfect time to explore cleaner, more affordable transportation options.

2026 May Newsletter
Spring is a great time to start fresh, including the way you drive. The Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) helps income-qualified Californians retire older, higher-polluting vehicles and replace them with cleaner transportation options.