December 24, 2024

Department of Transportation

U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm
Attentive Withdraws NY Offshore Wind Proposals
Barely three months after it was launched, New York’s fifth offshore wind solicitation has its first casualty.
Federal Highway Administration
New IIJA Funding Seeks to Close Gaps in EV Charging Networks

The Federal Highway Administration’s CFI grants are spread across 29 states, the District of Columbia and eight tribal communities.

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Can US Automakers Hit 65.1 mpg by 2031?
The new standard sets regular 2% increases in fuel efficiency for passenger cars ― sedans and SUVs ― per year between the 2027 and 2031 model years, rising from 60 mpg to 65.1 mpg.
California Energy Commission
CEC, Caltrans Solicit Feedback on New Program for EV Charger Repair
The California Energy Commission and Department of Transportation are seeking feedback on a state grant program designed to replace and repair more than 1,300 chargers at 300 sites statewide. 
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‘Converting to EVs not Sufficient’ to Reach Climate Goals
Federal and state policy paradigms are moving from a focus on promoting travel in single passenger vehicles to a broader understanding of different modes of mobility.
Joint Office of Energy and Transportation
Feds Announce National Strategy for Zero-emission Freight
A newly published strategy aims to speed up the development of a national network of electric charging and hydrogen filling facilities for freight trucks.
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Biden Administration Releases Tax Credit Guidance and Funding for EVs
The Treasury Department and the IRS released guidance on tax incentives from the Inflation Reduction Act to offset the cost of installing electric vehicle charging stations and other alternative refueling stations.

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