October 4, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

NJ Looks to Boost Heavy-duty Charge Points
The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities is preparing a draft proposal on how to encourage the installation of EV chargers for heavy-duty electric trucks.
Maryland Climate Bill Dies in House-Senate Standoff
The Maryland legislature failed to reach an agreement to increase the state’s 2030 greenhouse gas reduction target after the House and Senate deadlocked.
Biden Budget Seeks Major Spending Hikes on Climate
President Biden’s opening bid on the 2022 budget makes good on his promise to use a “whole of government” approach to address climate change.
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Tesla: NY Climate, ZEV Sales Laws ‘Out of Sync’
Tesla is backing a bill in New York that it says would protect dealer franchises while allowing ZEV manufacturers to grow through direct sales.
Environmentalists Call for Faster Transition to Electric Buses in NJ
New Jersey environmentalists urge NJ Transit to move faster to replace its diesel bus fleet with electric ones in order to meet a 2032 goal.
Virginia Legislators Act to Curb Vehicle Emissions
Virginia lawmakers have approved legislation to tighten vehicle emission standards and promote electric vehicles.
Installing EV Chargers and Equity in Low-income Communities
ACEEE found that only six states have policies encouraging or requiring environmental justice be built into programs for rolling out EV chargers.
Nevada Reveals ZEV Program Details
A proposes Nevada ZEV program would allow small-volume car manufacturers to earn credits to bank or transfer through the state market for selling ZEVs.
DOE Targets Geothermal Extraction for Lithium Supply
DOE launched a geothermal lithium extraction competition to find solutions to commercialize extraction at geothermal power plants.
EDF: Electrifying Heavy Trucking Could Save Money, Strengthen the Grid
Trucking companies can save on fuel costs if they electrify their fleet and augment charging stations with distributed generation, EDF says.

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