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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has released a report it commissioned from Sonoma Technology, Inc. The ICCT defined six scenarios for analysis: Business as Usual (reflecting current Federal programs only, and non-implementation of the GHG Phase 2 trailer requirements).

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Biden Administration turns to Tesla for help on renewable fuel policy reform

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The updated policy is expected to include benefits for electric vehicles from the United States’ renewable fuel subsidies. Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) Program. The RFS is a federal program that requires transportation fuel sold in the United States to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuels.

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The US Needs 20 Times More EV Charging Stations by 2030… Or Else

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While it’s great news that electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming more popular in the United States, it does pose a unique issue: EV sales are now outpacing EV charging infrastructure. There are now over 3 million total electric cars on the roads today. In fact, BEVs accounted for 3.2% How many more EV chargers does the US need?

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Your Guide to Electric-Vehicle Charging-Station Tax Credits

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Installing electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on your property can benefit your business in many ways — from attracting customers to luring top talent. And thanks to a variety of tax credits and incentive programs, the barrier to entry may be lower than you think. on top of the federal program that’s offered everywhere in the US.

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Senate Energy Bill Contains $3.8B for Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion and Purchasing, $400M for Plug-in Vehicle Deployment

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On Tuesday, US Senate Majority leader Harry Reid released the “Clean Energy Jobs 5 and Oil Company Accountability Act of 2010”—the latest version of the energy bill to emerge from the Senate. the support of workforce training across the United States relating to plug-in electric drive vehicles.

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package of regulations in advance of the Board’s meeting on 26 January 2012 to consider adopting the new rules. ARB staff had posted a summary of the rules package in November. Earlier post.). Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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In addition, Tucson Fuel Cell owners will enjoy all the same services of the Hyundai Equus “At Your Service” valet program. Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries.

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