October 1, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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Shell CEO: Sector-based Mandates Critical for Global Energy Transition
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said at IEA’s Ministerial in Paris that clean technology mandates can give customers affordable products for the energy transition.
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Winners and Losers Among Washington Climate Bills
A bill to impose a fee on banks investing in fossil fuels was among the biggest losers in the recent Washington state legislative session.
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CARB to Replenish Zero-emission Truck Fund with $430M
California has sweetened the pot for a popular incentive program intended to fuel the purchase of zero-emissions trucks.
Atlantic Council
First Movers Coalition: Business Driving Decarbonization
The Atlantic Council hosted representatives of two members of the First Movers Coalition, Ørsted and United Airlines, for a discussion about their goals.
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NREL: Zero-emission MHDVs Will Hit Price Parity with Diesel by 2035
By 2035, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles should be no more expensive than those that run on diesel, according to a new study from NREL.
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Analysis: Infrastructure Bill Could Increase GHG Emissions
The bipartisan infrastructure bill touted to address climate change could cause increased GHG emissions because of state discretion over highway spending.
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Conn. Lawmakers Revisit Need for Direct EV Sales Model
Opponents of a bill to allow direct sales by EV manufacturers in Connecticut say it would create two sets of rules for competitors in the same market.
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Maryland Senate Sets 2045 Net-Zero Target
The Maryland Senate approved legislation increasing the state’s GHG emission reduction goal to 60% below 2006 levels by 2030, up from the current 40% target.
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Nevada Looks to Other States for Ways to Replace Gas Tax Revenues
A Nevada working group is looking for ways for the state to replace declining gas tax revenues as cars become more fuel-efficient and more drivers turn to EVs.
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New Jersey Tees up Funding, Guidebook to Boost EV Charger Installations
The New Jersey DEP rolls out the second round of the state's It Pay$ to Plug In program, with $4 million to put more chargers across the state.

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