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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The ban is New Jersey’s effort to improve the air quality in the state. The gas car ban is New Jersey’s first step toward zero-emissions vehicles. The rule will only apply to new car sales.

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New Jersey adopts Advanced Clean Truck Rules

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The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced the adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck and Fleet Reporting rules. The adoption of these rules establishes New Jersey as one of the first states to require phasing in of clean electric commercial trucks to replace diesel-powered trucks.

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New Jersey Could See 13,500+ Jobs From Build Back Better Act

CleanTechnica EVs

Trenten, New Jersey — A new NRDC analysis shows that the Build Back Better Act, as it currently stands, has the potential to significantly accelerate clean energy investment, economic activity, and job growth in New Jersey.

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New Jersey is Ready for 100% Clean Electricity & Buildings

CleanTechnica EVs

New Jersey’s 2019 Energy Master Plan (EMP) laid out the blueprint for how the state can achieve a 100% emissions-free economy by 2050. It envisions a future where a home powered by 100% clean electricity keeps its occupants cool in the summer and warm in the winter by using a cold-climate heat pump. One where the […].

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New York, New Jersey get serious about electric cars

Green Car Reports

While parts of the federal government focus on sustaining fossil-fuel energy, numerous states are enacting new policies and programs to boost electric cars. California tends to steal most headlines about electric vehicles and climate-change policy, but two other U.S. New York and New Jersey.

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Arrival Electric Buses, Senate Requires New Jersey DEP to Develop, Implement Electric School Bus Program

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The post Arrival Electric Buses, Senate Requires New Jersey DEP to Develop, Implement Electric School Bus Program appeared first on EV Obsession.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. While late to the party, we are pleased to see that New Jersey has finally joined California in adopting this regulation. It helps solidify the state as a national climate leader.

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