October 3, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

Washington State Courts
Wash. High Court Hears Test Case for Inslee Climate Bill Vetoes
A Washington Supreme Court hearing provided a practice run for possible upcoming court battles over Gov. Inslee’s partial vetoes of recently passed climate bills.
Setting the Flight Path to Zero-carbon Aviation in 2030
Companies already testing fully electric small & medium aircraft could be the key to achieving the aviation industry's 50% by 2050 carbon reduction target.
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TCI-P Faces Uncertain Future in Connecticut
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that the TCI-P would not be part of the two-year state budget, despite making it one of his legislative priorities.
Proterra
DOE Can Crack the Funding Problem for E-bus Adoption
The multiple values that e-buses can deliver to a community make it difficult to determine who should pay for the vehicles, according to DOE's Jigar Shah.
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Nevada Legislature Wraps up with Host of Energy, Climate Bills
A bill that would allow the sale of gasoline containing up to 15% ethanol in Nevada is one of the energy-related bills awaiting the governor's signature.
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EPRI Panelists Stress the Need for Speed in Vehicle Electrification
Speakers at one of the opening sessions of EPRI's four-day Frontiers of e-Mobility virtual forum said the U.S. is behind on its electric vehicle goals.
New Jersey BPU
Drivers, Stakeholders Question NJ’s Proposed EV Incentive Rules
Speakers at a New Jersey BPU hearing questioned its proposal to reduce the incentive for purchasing electric vehicles for those that cost more than $45,000.
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Clean Energy Wins, Fossil Fuels Lose in Biden Budget
The U.S. could save $35 billion by 2031 by immediately eliminating fossil fuel tax preferences, according to a line item in President Biden’s 2022 budget.
City of Honolulu
Honolulu Adopts Near-term Climate Action Plan
The Honolulu City Council adopted a new climate action plan that details strategies for curbing the city's GHGs while boosting renewable energy infrastructure.
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Massachusetts Looks to Electrify Ridesharing, Increase E-bike Access
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is looking for proposals to expand e-bike use for overburdened and underserved communities.

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