Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Green Car Reports
APRIL 9, 2024
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California's EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network.
Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Baua Electric
APRIL 9, 2024
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California’s EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. And neither state has considered California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rules for commercial vehicles. Volkswagen ID.7
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Connecticut Scraps 2035 ICE Vehicle Ban Plan
CleanTechnica EVs
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
When California governor and former CleanTechnica contributor Gavin Newsom announced that the state would ban the sale of most internal-combustion. continued] The post Connecticut Scraps 2035 ICE Vehicle Ban Plan appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study
Teslarati
APRIL 7, 2024
A new study from the University of California (UC) Berkeley shows a steady, albeit modest, decline in carbon emissions with increased electric vehicle (EV) adoption over the last few years. California made up a third of all U.S. percent annual reduction would be enough to reach California’s 2045 carbon neutrality target.
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DOE: California, Connecticut, and New York top fuel cell states
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 18, 2016
According to the newly released State of the States: Fuel Cells in America 2016 report from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Fuel Cell Technologies Office (FCTO), the top three hydrogen and fuel cell states in the US are California, Connecticut, and New York.
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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 1, 2021
The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.
NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board. While late to the party, we are pleased to see that New Jersey has finally joined California in adopting this regulation.
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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2019
Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. The transportation sector is the source of nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and more than 40% of California’s.
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Ballard to supply fuel cell module for Connecticut bus
Green Car Congress
MARCH 13, 2013
Ballard Power Systems signed a supply agreement with the Center for Transportation and the Environment for a 150 kW FCvelocity-HD6 fuel cell module to be integrated into a bus that will be deployed with CTTransit in Hartford, Connecticut. Earlier in 2013, Ballard also announced the sale of a 175 kW ClearGen system to a customer in California.
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California gas vehicle ban faces pushback from 17 states
Teslarati
AUGUST 25, 2022
17 States have filed a lawsuit with the Federal Court of Appeals, suing to prevent California from banning new ICE vehicle sales after 2035. California’s Air Resources Board (CARB) is expected to ban the sale of new ICE vehicles after 2035 tomorrow, but 17 State Attorney Generals have sued in federal court to block the move.
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108 California, 7 states and DC commit to faster transition to zero-emission trucks and buses; next step is formal agreement
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 13, 2019
California is joining with seven other states and the District of Columbia in committing to develop an action plan to put hundreds of thousands more zero-emission trucks and buses on their roads and highways. The board is expected to consider the first-of-its-kind regulation for adoption next year. —CARB Chair Mary D.
EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles
Green Car Congress
DECEMBER 10, 2014
California is home to almost half of all of the nation’s PEVs, but even in California, only about 5 out of every 1,000 registered vehicles are PEVs, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Examples of incentives include the following: California offers rebates of up to $2,500 for EVs and $1,500 for PHEVs.
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Dealers Hit The Brakes On EVs
EV Club of CT
FEBRUARY 11, 2024
Proposed EPA Rules Amidst the current contretemps over Connecticut’s stalled efforts to adopt phase 2 of the California emissions standards, known as ACC II/ACT, which stand for Advanced Clean Cars II and Advanced Clean Truck, Read more
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Connecticut Light & Power in NU EV research study; Plug My Ride
Green Car Congress
MAY 3, 2011
Four municipalities and a global financial services leader are joining with Connecticut Light & Power (CL&P) to install charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a research project with CL&P parent Northeast Utilities (NU). The town of West Hartford is expected to join the project shortly.
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EIA: State tax rates for retail gasoline and diesel increased in 13 states in 2023
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 24, 2023
Illinois surpassed California as the state with the highest taxes ($0.674/gal), while Connecticut temporarily surpassed Alaska as the state with the lowest gasoline taxes ($0.05/gal), Note: As the gasoline tax rate in Connecticut gradually increases, Alaska became the lowest gasoline tax state effective 1 February 2023.
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USDA invests $26 million in biofuel infrastructure to expand availability of higher-blend renewable fuels in 23 states
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 20, 2021
The announcement includes investments in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas and Wisconsin.
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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2022
Other signatories to the memorandum of understanding include: California. Connecticut. Signatories of the MOU represent 40% of the US population and 35% of registered medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. Washington, DC. Massachusetts New Jersey. North Carolina. Pennsylvania. Rhode Island. Washington. Virginia.
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California Energy Commission selects 16 hydrogen station projects for up to $33.4M in funding
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 21, 2017
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has selected 15 new main hydrogen retail station projects for up to $31.7 In California, Toyota also has entered into a financial agreement with First Element Fuels to support construction and operation of 19 fueling stations across the state. million in fund.
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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 1, 2014
“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. California state agencies are collaborating on a range of initiatives to support the goal of 1.5 Earlier post.). —Chairman Nichols.
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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
Ford Motor Company will offer three years of complimentary charging to California and Maryland customers who purchase or lease a 2016 C-MAX Energi with its pilot EV 1-2-3 Charge program. The app may be downloaded to an iPhone or Android phone and to Apple or Android Wear smart watches.
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15 states want all heavy-duty trucks electric by 2050
Green Car Reports
JULY 15, 2020
The states signing the MOU include: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New.
MBL begins first test of tropical seaweed farming for biofuels production
Green Car Congress
MAY 17, 2021
Goudey & Associates; Tend Ocean; University of Connecticut Stamford; Cascadia Research Collective; Center for Research and Advanced Studies of the National Polytechnic Institute Merida; Makai Ocean Engineering; Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; Rutgers; The Nature Conservancy; Two Docks Shellfish LLC; University of California Irvine; and University (..)
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Up to $29M available for public EV chargers in SoCal; SCIP accepting applications
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 29, 2018
A rebate project to increase public access to high-powered charging stations for plug-in electric vehicles (EVs) throughout Southern California launched this week in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Eligible SCIP applicants can apply for multiple charger rebates.
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210 Project to award up to $15.5M in rebates for EV chargers in Sacramento County
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2019
A rebate project to increase access to electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout California’s Sacramento County is launching with up to $15.5 California’s goal is to get 5 million EVs on its roads by 2030 to reduce carbon emissions and to support those vehicles by installing 250,000 chargers statewide.
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US COVID-19 mitigation efforts resulting in significant decline in traffic, emissions and fuel-tax revenues
Green Car Congress
MAY 2, 2020
A new report from the Road Ecology Center at the University of California, Davis has found that total US vehicle miles traveled (VMT) at the county and state level have declined by 61% to 90% following the various government stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Fuel use dropped from 4.6 billion per week.
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Lightning eMotors partners with Soderholm Bus & Mobility to sell electric commercial vehicles in Hawaii
Green Car Congress
APRIL 8, 2021
States signing the MOU were California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington. Its customers include ABC Companies, Amazon, DHL, California State Hospitals, Fluid Trucks, and various public transit agencies.
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NRDC-sponsored Shulock report says California ZEV regulations need a tune-up to meet 2025 goals
Green Car Congress
JULY 22, 2016
A report commissioned by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) and prepared by Chuck Shulock finds that the California Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEV) regulations—also adopted by nine other states—requires a ‘tune-up’ to ensure the market expands well beyond current sale levels. million goal. originally estimated, and 5.6% Chuck Shulock.
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Colorado Switching to Screen-Printed License Plates for Better Visibility
The Truth About Cars
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023
Drivers in Maine, Iowa, Idaho, Connecticut, California, and many others must have a second plate on the front bumper.& Colorado is also one of several states that require front license plates. & [Image: 360b via Shutterstock] Become a& TTAC& insider.
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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
However, several states have declared their intention to phase out the sale of gas-powered cars , including New Jersey, California, New York, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.
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EIA releases report on CO2 emissions by state; California led in 2010 with transportation-sector emissions
Green Car Congress
MAY 14, 2013
million tonnes CO 2 ); California (369.8 Examining 2010 energy-related CO 2 emissions from the transportation sector, the report found California was the top transportation emitter (214.0 California consistently imports about 30% of its electricity and natural gas is the dominant fuel for the electricity that it generates internally.
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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News
Baua Electric
APRIL 9, 2024
Despite long-held plans to align with California emissions standards, Connecticut and Maine have delayed adopting California’s EV sales mandate with recent decisions. Top-performance Mach-E GT versions with the Performance Upgrade are also now capable of outperforming the Tesla Model Y Performance, Ford claims.
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State officials telegraph looming fight to proposed federal EPA rollbacks
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 22, 2018
Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy and state attorneys general from California and Maryland said Friday that they will vigorously fight proposed rollbacks by the EPA to federal emissions standards ahead of public hearings scheduled for next week. "We’re We want to counter-punch," California Attorney General.
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IKEA US and Electrify America to install ultra-fast public and fleet charging at more than 25 IKEA retail locations
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 12, 2022
The first locations are expected to open in late 2022 and be completed by the end of 2023.
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150 DOT and DOE announce nearly $5B over 5 years for new national EV charging network; $615M in FY2022
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
California. Connecticut. As part of the joint announcement, FHWA released the NEVI Formula Program funding to states that will be available following approval of state plans for Fiscal Year 2022 in addition to the Program Guidance and a Request for Nominations for states to expand their existing Alternative Fuel Corridors. 11,738,801.
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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
It joins California, Vermont, New York, Washington, Oregon, Massachusetts, Virginia, Rhode Island, Maryland, and Connecticut. They may also purchase gas-powered cars outside New Jersey and bring them into the state if the new vehicle meets specific emissions standards. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.
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Prius Plug-In eligibile for a $1,500 California consumer incentive plus $2,500 Federal tax credit
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 28, 2012
Both Prius Plug-in models are eligible for the up to $4,000 worth of government-supported consumer incentives, in addition to offering eligibility for California’s High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) lane sticker. A national rollout of Prius Plug-in is planned for 2013.
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Top 10 states offering EV incentives
Plug in America
JULY 27, 2021
California. The California Clean Fuel Reward program , a point of sale rebate for California residents who purchase or lease an EV, is available at participating dealerships. The California Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) offers rebates up to $2,000 for the purchase or lease of an EV. Connecticut.
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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2022
Initially, the 2023 Genesis GV60 will only be sold at select Genesis retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. When you’re ready to drive, the sphere rotates and the shift-by-wire dial appears, creating an atmosphere of futuristic mobility. GV60 will be offered in two packages in the United States.
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15 States and the District of Columbia partner to accelerate bus and truck electrification; 100% ZEV by 2050
Green Car Congress
JULY 15, 2020
States signing the MOU are: California, Connecticut, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington.
FuelCell Energy signs 2 long term service agreements for direct fuel cell power plants purchased by a California utility
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 8, 2011
megawatt Direct FuelCell power plants previously purchased and located at two California universities. Technicians and engineers remotely monitor and operate Direct FuelCell power plants globally, 24 x 7 x 365 from the Global Technical Assistance Center, located at the Company's Danbury, Connecticut headquarters. FuelCell Energy, Inc.
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199 New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
For example, California, with its large population and geographic size, had almost a million registered EVs by 2022 and one of the most developed EV charging networks in the US with more than 46,000 chargers. However, California ranks among the bottom 10 states in terms of EVs per charger with a ratio of nearly 20:1.
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2023 Electrified Genesis G80 starts at $79,825
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 26, 2022
The Electrified G80 and GV60, the brand’s electric SUV, are now available at select US retailers in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. Standard Features. 136 kW Front + 136 kW Rear Electric Motor. kWh Battery. Heat Pump & Battery Heater. Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview.
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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
The DOE-funded projects will focus on electrification plans for essential and heavily trafficked domestic freight corridors, including those serving Northern and Southern California; the Eastern Seaboard; the Northeast; Southwest; and much of the Midwest. National Grid: Northeast Electric Highways Study.
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