December 3, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
Newsom Signs Bundle of Grid-related Bills from 2024 Session
The bills signed by the California governor cover rules around transmission approval, GETs, grid reliability standards and bi-directional EV charging.
California Air Resources Board
California GHG Emissions Decreased 2.4% in 2022
California’s greenhouse gas emissions fell by 2.4% in 2022 compared with the prior year, with the largest decrease seen in the transportation sector, according to a report by the California Air Resources Board.
DOE
DOE Awards $3B to Tackle Gaps, Challenges in US Battery Supply Chain
DOE has selected 25 battery supply chain projects to receive $3 billion in grants from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, according to an announcement.
Volvo Trucks
NJ Committee Backs Bill to Require Fast-charger Tariffs
The New Jersey Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee advanced legislation that would require utilities to submit tariffs for commercial direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) and limit their ability to set their rates based on peak demand. 
Shutterstock
DOE Set to Fund 2 Energy Storage Research Hubs
The two Energy Innovation Hubs will accelerate development of storage technology beyond lithium-ion batteries, with a priority on use of inexpensive and abundant materials.
Washington Dept. of Ecology
Truckers Group Opposes Wash. Clean Trucks Timeline
The Washington Trucking Associations argues that the timeline for adopting California's Advanced Clean Trucks rules faster than is practical for the industry.
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.

Penske
West Coast Truck Charging Corridor Wins $102M in Federal Funds
California ZEV infrastructure projects are receiving $150 million in federal funding, including $102 million for a tri-state charging network for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
Water Emergency Transportation Authority
San Francisco Ferry Operator Wins $5M Grant for ‘Charging Float’

The California Energy Commission award was among $87M provided for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV chargers.

DOE
The IRA at 2: A Mixed Record of Achievement and Uncertainty

Signed into law Aug. 16, 2022, the IRA is the largest federal investment in climate and clean energy action in history, and leading up to the IRA’s second anniversary, the Department of Energy and other agencies have heralded the law’s impact and benefits.


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