January 1, 2025

Electric vehicles (EVs)

Town of Tonopah
Nevada Plots Approach to Building EV Charging Network
The state is looking to deploy its NEVI funds while assisting other entities with obtaining additional federal grants to expand charging.
NJ DEP
Enviros Demand NJ Move Faster on 100% EV Rule
Supporters of New Jersey’s efforts to adopt California’s ACC II rule urged officials to move faster, citing the danger of missing a crucial year-end deadline.
Volvo
EPA Poised to Approve California Clean Truck Rules, Report Says
Good news is reportedly on the way to the California Air Resources Board regarding federal approval for its Advanced Clean Trucks regulation.
EIA
EIA: Major Solar Growth Ahead, but EV Adoption Stalls After 2030
EIA projects the U.S. will be able to cut energy-related CO2 emissions 25 to 38% below 2005 levels by 2030, which falls short of President Biden’s target.
ChargePoint
DOT Opens New Round of IIJA Funding for EV Chargers
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced a new round of funding aimed at putting EV chargers “particularly in underserved and disadvantaged communities.”
Ford Motor Co.
Poll Shows Michigan Voters Split on EVs
Michigan officials and automakers are promoting efforts to transition to electric vehicles, but almost half of Michigan voters oppose the shift.
Shutterstock
NY DPS Urges More Funding for EV Make-Ready Program
New York Department of Public Service staff recommended a 58% funding increase for the state’s EV Make-Ready Program for electric vehicle infrastructure.
DOE
DOE Highlights Hydrogen Diesel Engines for Trucking
Combustion without pollution? A hybrid diesel engine could be a contender as the best technology for heavy long-distance trucking.
PG&E
California Energy Commission Explores Complexity of Vehicle-to-grid Connections
Interest is growing in bidirectional charging from vehicle batteries, but utilities and homeowners have different perspectives on the technology.
Lordstown Motors
Lordstown Motors Recalls Endurance Electric Truck
Lordstown Motors announced it had stopped production of its battery-electric pickup truck, the Endurance, and would voluntarily recall those already sold.

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