November 27, 2024

Electric vehicles (EVs)

Newsom’s $1.5B ZEV Plan Takes Flak from Democrats
Fellow Democrats are questioning California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget proposal to spend $1.5 billion to accelerate the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles.
Virginia Passes EV Rebates Without Funding
Lawmakers in Virginia have passed a bill offering consumers a sizable rebate for buying electric vehicles — but without the necessary funding.
California Energy Commission OKs $50M for Truck Charging
The California Energy Commission earmarked up to $50 million in incentives for zero-emission truck charging infrastructure.
Wash. Bill Would Chart Course for EV Buildout
A Washington bill would map out needed locations for charging stations as the state sees growing adoption of EVs.
Amazon Backs Washington’s Low-carbon Fuel Bill
Amazon threw its support behind a Washington state bill to trim carbon emissions from motor vehicle fuels sold in the state.
Rural Virginia School Districts Skeptical of Electric Buses
New legislation offers Virginia schools a chance to replace polluting diesel buses with electric ones, but battery issues are a roadblock.
Strong Bipartisan Support for Wash. FCEV Bill
Washington’s first hydrogen production facility is to be built this year, and a bill to create tax exemptions for FCEVs is sailing through the legislature.
EV Market Gaining Momentum in North Carolina
Electric vehicle sales in North Carolina grew by 5% in 2020 while nationwide sales dropped 3% during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Utility Group Wants to Cover Southeast’s Highways with DC Fast Chargers
Six utilities in the Southeast, including AEP, Duke and TVA, have banded together with a plan to create “a seamless network” of fast-charging EV stations.
Pa. Seeking to Boost EV Sales
Pennsylvania is making a push to promote the purchase and driving of electric vehicles through new regulations, grants and promotional programs.

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