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SUMMARY:CVEC 30th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Announcing 30 Years of Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company\nChippewa Valley Ethanol Company proudly marks its 30th anniversary\, celebrating three decades of farmer-owned innovation\, community impact\, and renewable energy production. Since 1996\, CVEC has remained committed to adding value to local agriculture while supporting rural economies and advancing sustainable energy solutions—while also playing an important role in improving air quality through cleaner-burning ethanol fuels. This milestone reflects the dedication of its member-owners\, employees\, and partners who have helped shape its success. \nEvent Details: \nDate: Thursday\, June 18\, 2026 \nLocation: Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company\, 270 20th St NW\, Benson\, MN 56215 \n\nTime: Open House 11:00am – 2:00pm\nMeal served from 12:00-2:00pm\nCVEC Plant Tours: 12:00-2:00pm\n\nPlease direct questions and RSVP to Claire Goff: claire.goff@outlook.com
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/chippewa-valley-ethanol-company-30th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:270 20th St NW Benson\, MN 56215\, 270 20th St NW\, Benson\, MN\, 56215\, United States
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Join us at EVS39\, the premier international event for electric vehicle innovation and sustainability. Register now to connect with industry leaders\, explore cutting-edge technologies\, and help shape the future of e-mobility: Registration & Accommodation | EVS39 – 39th Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/electric-vehicle-symposium-and-exhibition/
LOCATION:Long Beach Convention Center\, Long Beach Convention Center 300 East Ocean Boulevard\, Long Beach\, CA\, 90802\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kwik Charge Open House: Stewartville
DESCRIPTION:Kwik Charge Open House \nSaturday\, June 27\, 2026\n4:00 pm to 6:00 pm\nKwik Trip #414\n101 Schumann Dr NW\, Stewartville\, MN 55976 \nJoin Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition in celebration of Kwik Trip’s new Fast Charger at their Stewartville location. \n\nMeet with local officials\nSpeak with EV owners about their experiences\nView & try the new infrastructure\nLearn about the different alternative fuels Kwik Trip offers to power your vehicles\nPlug in & Pitch In — Bring a non-perishable food donation for local food pantry\n\nKwik Trip has been essential in bringing alternative-fuel vehicle support infrastructure to Minnesota. Offering well-lit\, 24/7 access\, CCS and NACS connectors. Kwik Trip is a strong provider of public DC fast chargers in Minnesota\, with active sites in North Branch and Stewartville and three more under construction.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/kwik-trip-open-house-stewartville/
LOCATION:Kwik Trip #414\, 101Schumann Dr NW\, Stewartville\, MN\, 55976\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T110000
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SUMMARY:Wabasso Fuel Promo
DESCRIPTION:Redwood County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event\nJuly 9\, 2026\n11:00 am-1:00 pm\nWabasso C-Store\, 180 State Hwy 68\, Wabasso\, MN \nThe Redwood County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a fuel event on Thursday\, July 9 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Wabasso C-Store. \nDiscounts include: \n\n$1.15 off per gallon of E15\n$1.30 off per gallon of E30\n$0.85 off per gallon of E85\n$1.20 off per gallon of biodiesel\n\nThere is a limit of 30 gallons per customer. \n\nDrivers should only use high ethanol blends in FFVs.\nThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of E15 in all passenger vehicles model year 2001 and newer and all FFVs.\n\nE85 ethanol is a fuel blend of up to 85% ethyl alcohol and gasoline. E85 is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). When fueled with E85\, FFVs are recognized as a Clean Air Choice. \nBlender pumps offer E85 and other high-blend ethanol fuels such as E20 (20% ethanol/80% gasoline)\, E30 (30% ethanol)\, and E50 (50% ethanol). Drivers should only use these ethanol blends in FFVs \nE15 (15% ethanol blend)\, often referred to as Unleaded 88 or a similar name\, is available at thousands of fuel stations around the country. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved the use of E15 in all passenger vehicles model year 2001 and newer and all FFVs. E15 is not currently approved for motorcycles\, boats\, and other small engines. \nPromotional assistance programs\, marketing materials\, and imaging kits may also be available from Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3). Please email lisa.thurstin@lung.org for more information and requests.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/wabasso-fuel-promo/
LOCATION:Wabasso C-Store\, 180 State Hwy 68\, Wabasso
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SUMMARY:Optimus Technologies Municipal Vehicles Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Snow Plows\, Refuse Trucks\, and Service Trucks\, Oh My!\nWhere B100 Fits in Municipal Fleets \nBrian Simmons\, District Sales Manager for Optimus Technology\, joins with Davion Conover\, equipment operations supervisor City of Edina\, and Jason Nordt\, vehicle control officer for the D.C. Department of public works\, for a discussion about operating municipal fleets on B100 biodiesel. \nLearn about Optimus Technologies Vector Systems that help existing diesel engines operate on 100% biodiesel with minimal vehicle modification and downtime and hear from fleet managers and industry experts about ways to implement and lessons learned. \nThe webinar will focus on: \n• Real-world performance and reliability in extreme weather conditions\n• Operational and maintenance considerations for biodiesel transition\n• A simple solution to reduce emissions for diesel-powered applications\n• Insights from municipal fleets currently operating on B100 fuel \nRegister for the webinar through Optimus Technologies here. Register even if unable to join live to receive access to the recording and key takeaways.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/optimus-technologies-municipal-vehicles-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T110000
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SUMMARY:Recharge Hopkins EV Petting Zoo @ Raspberry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join Recharge Minnesota and the City of Hopkins as we host an EV petting zoo at the 2026 Raspberry Festival! \n\n\nMore details to come! \nLearn more here: Recharge Hopkins EV Petting Zoo @ Raspberry Festival | Recharge America
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/recharge-hopkins-ev-petting-zoo-raspberry-festival/
LOCATION:Downtown Hopkins 923 Mainstreet Hopkins\, MN 55343\, Downtown Hopkins 923 Mainstreet\, Hopkins\, MN\, 55343\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wayzata Electric Vehicle Event
DESCRIPTION:Wayzata Electric Vehicle Ride & Drive\nJuly 18\, 2026\n12:00 PM – 2:30 PM\nCity Hall\n600 Rice St East\, Wayzata\, MN 55391\n.\nDrive electric vehicles from local dealerships\, test out electric boats\, bikes\, and scooters\, and view electric\nyard equipment!\n.\nLocals can enter into a drawing for a year’s worth of free electric and organic lawn service!\nAttend a presentation at 12:30 PM to learn about all things EV.\n.\nEvent hosted by: Wayzata Energy & Environment Committee with Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3).
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/wayzata-electric-vehicle-event/
LOCATION:Wayzata City Hall\, 600 Rice Street E\, Wayzata\, Minnesota\, 55391
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UID:5277-1784804400-1784811600@www.cleanairchoice.org
SUMMARY:Olivia Fuel Promo
DESCRIPTION:Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers Fuel Event\nJuly 23\, 2026\n11:00 am-1:00 pm\nOlivia Cenex\, 1208 W Lincoln Ave\, Olivia MN \nThe Renville County Corn & Soybean Growers are hosting a fuel promotion event on Thursday\, July 23 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm at the Olivia Cenex. \nDiscounts include: \n\n$0.40 off per gallon of E20\n$0.60 off per gallon of E30\n$1.00 off per gallon of E50\n$1.70 off per gallon of E85\n$0.20 off per gallon of biodiesel\n\nThere is a limit of 25 gallons per customer. \n\nDrivers should only use high ethanol blends in FFVs.\n\nE85 ethanol is a fuel blend of up to 85% ethyl alcohol and gasoline. E85 is designed for use in flexible fuel vehicles (FFVs). When fueled with E85\, FFVs are recognized as a Clean Air Choice. \nBlender pumps offer ERenville County Corn & Soybean Growers85 and other high-blend ethanol fuels such as E20 (20% ethanol/80% gasoline)\, E30 (30% ethanol)\, and E50 (50% ethanol). Drivers should only use these ethanol blends in FFVs \nPromotional assistance programs\, marketing materials\, and imaging kits may also be available from Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition (MC3). Please email lisa.thurstin@lung.org for more information and requests.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/olivia-fuel-promo/
LOCATION:Olivia Cenex 1208 W Lincoln Ave\, Olivia\, 1208 W Lincoln Ave\, Olivia\, Minnesota\, 56277
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T100000
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SUMMARY:NEVI Round 3 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Attend the informational webinar on NEVI’s 3rd round of funding — opening soon! \nMnDOT expects to launch the Request for Proposal for round 3a of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota in late August\, making $41.8 Million in funding available for up to 74 eligible clusters. \nIn preparation for the launch\, you can: \n• Find your team on the Fast-Charging Interested Partners List or add it here.\n• Talk to your electric utility & start working on the Utility Coordination Form.\n• Attend the July 28 informational webinar from 10-11 a.m.\n       • Also offered on August 6 from 2-3 p.m. \nRegister for the webinar here. \nFor more information\, visit MnDOT’s NEVI program website. \nNEVI gives states the funding to build a fast-charging network for EVs nationwide and funding must initially be used to install direct current fast chargers. Kwik Trip and Francis Energy Charging opened 6 new EV charging stations this summer with previous NEVI in Minnesota funding!
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/nevi-round-3-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T193000
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicles Basics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin the Sierra Club North Star Chapter and partners for a workshop and direct look at EVs and how to use them. This free event\, open to everyone\, will consist of two parts\, the workshop on Thursday\, July 30 and a hands-on experience with a DC fast charger on Thursday\, August 6. \nThe workshop will cover three main topics: \n• What to consider when purchasing an EV\n• How to charge for daily use\, how to use DC fast chargers\n• How to plan for road trips \nThe workshop will be hosted at the Sierra Club in St Paul with a Zoom meeting for those unable to attend in person. \nAs an EV owner since 2017\, the workshop instructor Stu Henry is a member of Drive Electric Minnesota and MN EV Owners\, and an experienced advocate for EVs. \nFor more information and to RSVP\, visit the Sierra Club website here.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/electric-vehicles-basics-workshop/
LOCATION:Sierra Club\, 2300 Myrtle Ave\, Suite 260\, St Paul\, MN\, Sierra Club\, 2300 Myrtle Ave\, Suite 260\, St Paul\, MN\, United States
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DTSTAMP:20260707T150939Z
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SUMMARY:NEVI Round 3 Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Attend the informational webinar on NEVI’s 3rd round of funding — opening soon! \nMnDOT expects to launch the Request for Proposal for round 3a of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program in Minnesota in late August\, making $41.8 Million in funding available for up to 74 eligible clusters. \nIn preparation for the launch\, you can: \n• Find your team on the Fast-Charging Interested Partners List or add it here.\n• Talk to your electric utility & start working on the Utility Coordination Form.\n• Attend the August 6 informational webinar from 2-3 p.m.\n       • Also offered on July 28 from 10-11 a.m. \nRegister for the webinar here. \nFor more information\, visit MnDOT’s NEVI program website. \nNEVI gives states the funding to build a fast-charging network for EVs nationwide and funding must initially be used to install direct current fast chargers. Kwik Trip and Francis Energy Charging opened 6 new EV charging stations this summer with previous NEVI in Minnesota funding!
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/nevi-round-3-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T103000
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SUMMARY:EV Charging Development Tools and Resources: Navigating the next NEVI & more. 
DESCRIPTION:Join Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition for an informational webinar on resources and tools available to support those interested in installing electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and applying for the state’s next round of funding support for DC fast charging sites. \nContent will include: \n\n\n\nConsiderations and best practices for anyone considering the installation of public charging stations in general.\nTools and resources to help with successful installations and deployments.\nThe anticipated timeline and eligible communities for Minnesota’s $41.8 million NEVI round 3 funding opportunity this summer and fall.\nAn introduction to the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program and general requirements for locations.\nAvailable resources to support applications.  \n\n\n\nPresenters joining our staff during the webinar include the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)\, Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority (MnCIFA)\, and Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.  \nRegistration is free but required. Register for webinar here.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/ev-charging-development-tools-and-resources-navigating-the-next-nevi-more/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260312T174803Z
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SUMMARY:Forth Roadmap Conference
DESCRIPTION:September 13-15\, 2026\nSeattle Convention Center – Summit\n900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA 98101 \nThe Forth Roadmap Conference is the premier electric transportation conference in the United States and the best place to meet partners and establish new connections. Shape the future of electric transportation with leading industry representatives\, government officials\, and public organizations with two full days of interactive programming\, networking and exhibitions. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with representatives from all areas of transportation electrification\, participate in high-energy sessions\, and connect with 100+ national and international speakers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLink: Forth Roadmap Conference
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/forth-roadmap-conference-2/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Summit 900 Pine St\, Seattle\, WA\, 98101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261006T170000
DTSTAMP:20260630T185518Z
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SUMMARY:Powering Communities: Building Strong Partnerships for Community-Focused Electric Transportation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Powering Communities: Building Strong Partnerships for Community-Focused Electric Transportation Workshop\nOctober 5. 2026\nMinneapolis\, MN \nThe workshop\, hosted by Drive Electric Minnesota in partnership with Forth\, is organized around four key focus areas: affordability\, multifamily housing (MFH)\, workforce development\, and sustainable transportation policy. It will highlight how stakeholders across the region are working together to expand equitable access to electric mobility. \nThe event is supported in part by the McKnight Foundation. \nMore details and registration coming soon.
URL:https://www.cleanairchoice.org/event/powering-communities-building-strong-partnerships-for-community-focused-electric-transportation-workshop/
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