October 2, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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California Energy Commission Approves $500M for EV Charger Incentive Programs
The California Energy Commission has approved allocating up to $500 million in grant funding for electric vehicle charging incentive programs.
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Virginia Adopts Advanced Clean Cars Regulations for 2025 Models
The Virginia DEQ approved a measure to adopt standards that will reduce tailpipe emissions and set zero-emission vehicle sales requirements.
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Decarbonizing America’s Ports Could be 1st Step for Hydrogen Adoption
The Green Hydrogen Coalition sees the nation’s seaports, heavy with air pollution, as an ideal starting place for a hydrogen fuel revolution to begin.
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National Electric Highway Coalition to Build Fast-charging Stations
More than 50 electric utilities announced the creation of a national coalition to facilitate the buildout of fast-charging stations on major highways.
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Vermont Energy Plan Targets 100% Zero-emission Car Sales by 2035
Transitioning to 100% ZEV sales in Vermont will be a challenge, as 85% of its passenger vehicle sales are currently higher-priced SUV and truck models.
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New York Using Multitude of Strategies to Clean up Transit
New York is trying to reduce transportation-related pollution not only by promoting EVs, but by increasing the availability of public buses and light rail.
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NV Energy Gets Green Light for $100M EV Charger Plan
Nevada regulators have approved NV Energy’s $100 million plan for a network of electric vehicle charging sites throughout the state.
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Vermont Climate Council Adopts ‘Initial Climate Action Plan’
The Vermont Climate Council voted 19-4 to adopt an Initial Climate Action Plan with the expectation that it will update it next year.
Government of Canada
Experts Talk Carbon Markets at Ontario Energy Conference
Canada has a price on carbon pollution, but it’s not a perfect system, said a speaker at the annual Association of Power Producers of Ontario conference.
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Honolulu Rail Project Seeks New Tax to Help Close Budget Gap
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation recommended a tax on tourists to help pay for a $3.5 billion budget shortfall in the city’s light-rail project.

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