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Los Angeles Times
05-06-2025
- Automotive
- Los Angeles Times
TRC's Cliff Gladstein Receives Breath of Life Award for Lifetime Leadership in Clean Transportation and Energy
Gladstein serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, where he drives market strategy to accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial transportation technologies Breathe Southern California has presented its 2025 Breath of Life Award to Cliff Gladstein, a nationally recognized environmental advocate and founding president of Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), for his decades of leadership in accelerating the adoption of clean fuels and zero-emission technologies. The award was presented at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills during the organization's gala celebrating its 122-year legacy of advancing clean air through research, education and advocacy. Gladstein, whose firm was acquired by TRC Companies in 2023, now serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, continuing to guide nationwide efforts to reduce emissions from the commercial transportation sector. 'Cliff Gladstein is extremely deserving of being named our Breath of Life Award recipient,' said Marc Carrel, president & CEO of Breathe Southern California, the nonprofit organization presenting the honor. 'Cliff is a pioneer in the clean transportation and clean energy industries and was involved before most people knew what alternative fuels and EVs were. The world of transportation and energy has changed dramatically since the 1990s and many of those changes wouldn't have happened if it were not for the leadership and hard work of Cliff Gladstein. He pushed policymakers and vehicle makers to understand the benefits of transitioning to cleaner cars, trucks, buses, ships and aircraft. That has made our air cleaner and our families healthier.' In 1993, Gladstein founded Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), then known as Gladstein & Associates (G&A), to accelerate the deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles, ultra-low carbon fuels and infrastructure for commercial transportation. That work continues at TRC, where Gladstein's team has managed more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in North America, facilitated the development of some of the world's largest alternative fuel corridors and secured more than $2 billion in grants and funding for clean transportation projects. The team has also created leading educational conferences to help fleets and stakeholders navigate the transition to sustainable transportation solutions. Gladstein's key career milestones include serving as the principal consultant on the drafting of the first Clean Air Plan for the city of Los Angeles in the early 1990s and creating the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) project in the mid-1990s to promote the use of clean alternative fuels in goods movement, which led to the deployment of clean natural gas and electric trucks – reducing diesel fuel use by billions of gallons. 'I am deeply honored to receive the Breath of Life Award from Breathe Southern California,' said Gladstein. 'This recognition underscores the collective efforts of our TRC team and our commitment to advancing clean fuels and transportation technologies. We are making significant strides in improving air quality and promoting sustainable energy solutions, and I am proud to be part of this transformative journey.' Each year, Breathe Southern California presents its Breath of Life Award to honor individuals whose leadership has significantly contributed to cleaner air and healthier communities. Information was sourced from TRC. To learn more, contact Lmarkle@
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TRC's Cliff Gladstein Receives Breath of Life Award for Lifetime Leadership in Clean Transportation and Energy
Gladstein serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, where he drives market strategy to accelerate the adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial transportation technologies Cliff Gladstein receives the Breath of Life Award WINDSOR, Conn., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breathe Southern California has presented its 2025 Breath of Life Award to Cliff Gladstein, a nationally recognized environmental advocate and founding president of Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), for his decades of leadership in accelerating the adoption of clean fuels and zero-emission technologies. The award was presented on May 13 at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills during the organization's gala celebrating its 122-year legacy of advancing clean air through research, education, and advocacy. Gladstein, whose firm was acquired by TRC Companies in 2023, now serves as a senior leader on the Clean Transportation Solutions team at TRC, continuing to guide nationwide efforts to reduce emissions from the commercial transportation sector. 'Cliff Gladstein is extremely deserving of being named our Breath of Life Award® recipient,' said Marc Carrel, President & CEO of Breathe Southern California, the nonprofit organization presenting the honor. 'Cliff is a pioneer in the clean transportation and clean energy industries and was involved before most people knew what alternative fuels and EVs were. The world of transportation and energy has changed dramatically since the 1990s and many of those changes wouldn't have happened if it were not for the leadership and hard work of Cliff Gladstein. He pushed policymakers and vehicle makers to understand the benefits of transitioning to cleaner cars, trucks, buses, ships and aircraft. That has made our air cleaner and our families healthier.' In 1993, Gladstein founded Gladstein, Neandross & Associates (GNA), then known as Gladstein & Associates (G&A), to accelerate the deployment of low- and zero-emission vehicles, ultra-low carbon fuels, and infrastructure for commercial transportation. That work continues at TRC, where Gladstein's team has managed more clean fleet deployment projects than any other firm in North America, facilitated the development of some of the world's largest alternative fuel corridors, and secured more than $2 billion in grants and funding for clean transportation projects. The team has also created leading educational conferences to help fleets and stakeholders navigate the transition to sustainable transportation solutions. Gladstein's key career milestones include: Served as the principal consultant on the drafting of the first Clean Air Plan for the City of Los Angeles in the early 1990s. Created the Interstate Clean Transportation Corridor (ICTC) project in the mid-1990s to promote use of clean alternative fuels in goods movement, which led to the deployment of clean natural gas and electric trucks—reducing diesel fuel use by billions of gallons. Worked directly with Carl Moyer on the development of the ICTC. Moyer, among the first scientists to advocate for replacing diesel trucks as a policy priority, coined the phrase that inspired Gladstein's decades-long work: 'It's the trucks, stupid.' Oversaw clean truck project deployments, starting with funding for 25 LNG gas trucks and an LNG fueling station at Harris Ranch—the first of thousands of low- and zero-emission trucks and hundreds of fueling and charging stations. Helped lead the passage of legislation establishing the Texas Emission Reduction Plan (TERP), perhaps second only to California in investing in heavy-duty emission reduction deployment projects. In the early 2000s, partnered with Waste Management (WM) to secure mobile emission reduction credits for the Otay Mesa energy project—the first time that mobile sources were used to generate credits for stationary projects. This groundbreaking program fueled a major transition to natural gas refuse trucks and improved air quality in residential neighborhoods. Co-lead the Hydrogen Energy California project, which expanded understanding of hydrogen as a strategy to reduce pollution, address climate change, and diversify energy resources. Led the creation of the conferences Renewable Gas 360, Rethink Methane, and the California Hydrogen Leadership Summit—events focused on educating Sacramento policymakers on the important role of renewable gases and hydrogen in California's clean energy future. 'I am deeply honored to receive the Breath of Life Award from Breathe Southern California,' said Cliff Gladstein. 'This recognition underscores the collective efforts of our TRC team and our commitment to advancing clean fuels and transportation technologies. We are making significant strides in improving air quality and promoting sustainable energy solutions, and I am proud to be part of this transformative journey.' Gladstein holds a BA in both Public Policy and Religion (Duke University), a master's in Middle Eastern Studies (University of Texas at Austin), a master's in political science (UCLA), and a master's in urban planning (UCLA). Throughout his career, Gladstein has served as: Chairman of the board for both Heal the Bay and the Coalition for Clean Air President of the California League of Conservation Voters Education Fund Vice president of the California League of Conservation Voters Advisor to the USC Sustainable Cities Program Advisor to the Duke University Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions Lecturer at UCLA's Institute for Environment and Sustainability, where he taught Leadership in Air Quality Policy for seven years Breathe Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lung health and advancing clean air initiatives across the region. The organization promotes education, early diagnosis, and support for individuals with respiratory conditions—while also advocating for clean technologies, sustainable energy solutions, and public policies that reduce air pollution and fight climate change. Each year, Breathe Southern California presents its Breath of Life Award to honor individuals whose leadership has significantly contributed to cleaner air and healthier communities. About TRC Companies TRC stands for adaptability. With direction setting perspectives and partnerships, our 8,000+ tested practitioners in advisory, consulting, construction, engineering and management services deliver unique resolutions that answer any built or natural imperative. By creating new pathways for the world to thrive, we help our clients adapt to change and achieve long-lasting results while solving the challenges of making the Earth a better place to live — community by community and project by project. TRC is ranked #17 on ENR's list of the Top 500 Design Firms, #5 for Power and #3 for Transmission & Distribution. Learn more at and follow us on LinkedIn. 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Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Greater Manchester told to pay back £22m after Clean Air Zone scrapped
Greater Manchester has been told it will need to pay back £22m earmarked for the Clean Air Zone now plans have been scrapped. More than £100m has been spent on the controversial scheme that was set to charge some motorists up to £60 a day for driving on the region's roads. Instead, the project was paused following a huge public backlash in 2022, just a few months before it was supposed to start. Last month, after years of delays, the government finally made a decision, announcing that no motorists would need to be charged. READ MORE: Woman suffers broken chest and man 'covered in blood' as mystery duo 'flee' horror smash READ MORE: "There was smoke... I started banging on the bus windows telling everyone to get out" However, the Manchester Evening News can now reveal that £22.5m that had previously been committed to Greater Manchester's Clean Air Plan will now have to be returned to the government. It comes after local leaders argued that they could reduce pollution down enough without charging motorists, favouring an 'investment-led' approach instead. The government has now approved Greater Manchester's plans to spend £51m on cleaner buses and a further £5m on 'local traffic management measures' in a bid to bring nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels below legal limits. A further £8m will be available to help clean up Greater Manchester's taxi fleet with up to £21.9m set aside for administration costs. However, the government had previously earmarked even more money for Greater Manchester's Clean Air Plan. In total, Greater Manchester had been allocated £210.9m for its Clean Air Plan of which £104.5m had already been spent by last November with a further £2.6m forecast to be spent by March. This includes around £375,000 a month which is still being spent on the 462 Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras installed across Greater Manchester. Setting out their revised plans last year, transport bosses said they needed £123.7m to clean up the air without charging motorists, including £30.5m for the Clean Taxi Fund and up to £37.1m for development, administration, risk and contingency costs. But the government has only allowed Greater Manchester to 'repurpose' £86m of the previously agreed funding for its new plans. That means £17.8m of the money earmarked for Greater Manchester is unaccounted for. The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has told the M.E.N. that the extra £22.5m of funding originally earmarked for the Clean Taxi Fund will now need to be returned to the government. Defra said that this money will be spent on other schemes to improve air quality with details to be announced 'in due course'. Asked why Greater Manchester will only get £8m for its Clean Taxi Fund, Defra said that the evidence submitted by local leaders suggested that the city-region's air quality will be legally compliant 'in the shortest possible time' without the full £30.5m for taxis. However, the government department said that it agreed to contribute £8m to clean hackney cabs in Greater Manchester on the basis that this will 'provide further assurance' that Greater Manchester will achieve air quality compliance in the shortest possible time. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) confirmed that any outstanding Clean Air funding will need to be returned to the government with officials now discussing the timings of those arrangements. Contract negotiations to determine the final costs of running the now cancelled Clean Air Zone can now begin with up to £21.9m to be spent on the outstanding administration costs - £15.2m less than what Greater Manchester said it would need. Air Quality Minister Emma Hardy said: 'Air pollution is damaging people's health and the environment. Its impacts are felt more by low-income communities, making health and social inequalities worse. 'To improve our health, wellbeing and the environment, we must improve air quality. Local authorities know their communities well and so they need to develop plans that are most effective for their local area, and I am pleased that Greater Manchester has found a clear way to reduce emissions without the need to charge motorists. 'I look forward to working with the teams across Greater Manchester as they put this important plan in place. Government will continue to take the action needed to ensure everyone has safe air to breathe across the nation.' The latest Clean Air Plan was approved by the government on January 23. Commenting on the costs the following week, a Clean Air GM spokesperson said: 'All Greater Manchester's expenditure associated with the Clean Air Plan is funded by central government and overseen by the Joint Air Quality Unit. A significant amount of funding has already been spent on cleaning up our air through clean vehicle upgrades, with further investment to come in cleaner buses and funding for taxi upgrades as part of our investment-led plan.'
