Center for Environmental Research and Technology

WHAT: 
The City of Riverside will host the official launch of the Riverside Clean Air Carshare (RCAC) program, a pioneering initiative introducing hydrogen fuel cell vehicles into a public carsharing fleet. The event will include remarks from local and state officials, a ride-and-drive experience, and an overview of how the program will provide affordable, zero-emission transportation to underserved communities.

WHO: 

Confirmed and Tentative VIP Speakers Include:

• Rafael Guzman, Assistant City Manager, Speaks 
• Councilmember(s) Speak 
• Councilmember Philip Falcone, Ward 1
• Councilmember Clarissa Cervantes, Ward 2
• Councilmember Jim Perry, Ward 6 
• Dr. Mathew Barth, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education at UC Riverside’s Bourns College of Engineering
• Hector De La Torre, CARB Liaison, speaks
• James Degado, COO of Mobility Development Operations 

WHEN: 
Monday, April 28, 2025
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
(Media arrival recommended by 8:15 AM)

WHERE: 
UCR CE-CERT Facility Parking Lot, 1084 Columbia Ave, Riverside, CA 92507

WHY:
The RCAC program, funded by the Clean Mobility Options Pilot Program and supported by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, represents a major step in addressing transportation inequities. This event marks the deployment of zero-emission vehicles for community use, significantly contributing to local air quality improvements and climate action goals.

For more information, please visit the following webpage: https://mdocarshare.org/riverside

Media Contact:
Phil Pitchford 
City of Riverside
Public Information Officer
Main: 951.826.5553G
Direct: 951.826.5975

RSVP REQUESTED - james@mobilitydevelopment.org