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Smoothing the road for electric vehicles

Plug in America

The so-called mandate that you will hear about refers to a suite of complementary policies comprised of clean vehicle standards as well as incentives, and infrastructure and manufacturing investments to support the transition to cleaner transportation. California waivers are also under attack in Congress.

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Massive solar array to power airside electric ground service vehicles at JFK Airport’s New Terminal One

Charged EVs

It opened in 1948 as New York International Airport, although it was typically referred to then as Idlewild. Noise pollution – EVs are much quieter than their non-electric counterparts and lessen the impact of noise pollution on the health of airport workers.

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Electric Nation is providing access to clean and affordable transportation for underserved tribal communities

Plug in America

Objectives and solutions The Upper Midwest Inter-Tribal EV Charging Community Network, referred to as Electric Nation, is a whole of economy approach to provide access to clean and affordable transportation for underserved tribal communities. What can we achieve with intentional, proactive community engagement?

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We Need to Talk About AI's Impact on Public Health

Cars That Think

The power plants and backup generators needed to keep data centers working generate harmful air pollutants, such as fine particulate matter and nitrogen oxides (NOx). These pollutants take an immediate toll on human health, triggering asthma symptoms, heart attacks, and even cognitive decline. The biggest culprit are tiny particles 2.5

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CARB approves new requirements to further reduce air pollution from Transport Refrigeration Units

Green Car Congress

The 2022 amendments will require a variety of actions designed to reduce the pollution these units produce, and accelerate their transition to zero-emission technologies. Total net cost of the Proposed Amendments from 2022 to 2034 is estimated to be $1.04 The new requirements include the transition of diesel-powered truck TRUs to zero?emission;

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EIA Energy Outlook 2013 reference case sees drop in fossil fuel consumption as use of petroleum-based liquid fuels falls; projects 20% higher sales of hybrids and PHEVs than AEO2012

Green Car Congress

The US Energy Information Administration released its Annual Energy Outlook 2013 (AEO2013) Reference case (the Early Release ), which highlights a growth in total US energy production that exceeds growth in total US energy consumption through 2040. million FFV sales in the AEO2012 Reference case. Increased sales for hybrids and PHEVs.

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EIA 2035 reference case projects drop in US imports of petroleum due to modest economic growth, increased efficiency, growing domestic oil production, and biofuels

Green Car Congress

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) released its Reference case projections for US energy markets through 2035. The Reference case projections include only the effects of policies that have been implemented in law or final regulations. Source: EIA. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge. million barrels per day in 2007 to 5.5

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