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New York state awards $23M for transportation electrification initiatives

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced $23 million in funding and awards for transportation electrification initiatives in New York State. Also announced were two awards from funding offered in the first two rounds of the program awarded to improve fast charger access in other upstate New York areas.

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New York State adjusts EV rebate program, adds $30M

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An additional $30 million is now available through New York State’s Drive Clean Rebate program to encourage more consumers to lease or purchase an all-electric car or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. New rebate levels as of 30 June 2021 will be: EV Range/Price. . New York City. 40 - 199 miles. REDC Region.

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New York Must Act On Clean Trucks

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By Kathy Harris, Patricio Portillo The future of clean, zero-emission trucks is now in the hands of the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Following a robust comment period, the State must decide whether to move forward with the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) rule. Originally published on NRDC, Expert Blog.

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New York Adopts ACT Rule Bringing Clean Trucks to the State

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By Kathy Harris & Patricio Portillo New York is closing out 2021 with a big climate and clean air win — becoming the fifth state in the country to adopt the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. As I have written previously, New York needed to adopt the ACT rule by the end of the year in order to ensure […].

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Clean Trucks New York Program to Bring Significant Benefits

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By Shelby Parks, Kathy Harris New York Governor Hochul gave the green light last week for the state to move forward with the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule. Originally published by NRDC.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that New York will utilize the $127.7 million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. With the support of the Attorney General's Office, New York received $127.7

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New York state rolls out EV Make-Ready Program

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New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced a package of major clean transportation initiatives, including a “Make Ready” order approved by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to advance New York’s commitment to accelerate its transition to cleaner mobility.

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