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What’s Needed in Rhode Island Energy EV Filing

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We have been attending Rhode Island Energy’s (RIE’s) quarterly Power Sector Transformation sessions for a few years to learn about and advise on electrification initiatives in the state. At the most recent session, we learned that Rhode Island plans to submit an Electric Vehicle Program Filing with the PUC this Fall.

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Tesla to open sales and service center in Providence, Rhode Island

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A former Stop & Shop location in Providence, Rhode Island, is expected to be transformed into a new Tesla service center and showroom. Tesla’s first store in Rhode Island opened its doors in July 2019. As per Rhode Island Energy, there are currently about 500 electric vehicle charging stations in the state.

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Carbon emissions from generating electricity for electric vehicles vary greatly across the individual US states

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by Michael Sivak, Sivak Applied Research The overall advantage of battery electric over gasoline vehicles, in terms of well-to-wheels emissions of greenhouse gases, has been well documented. However, the emissions of electric vehicles depend greatly on the energy source used to generate the electricity that powers them.

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Rhode Island Bill Creates Roadmap to Advance Future of Electric Transportation

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Last week , Rhode Island legislators Sen. Terri Cortvriend introduced bills setting a target of 100% of new cars registered being electric vehicles by 2030. Alana DiMario and Rep. The legislation ( H. 7653 and S. The legislation ( H. 7653 and S.

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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 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.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) committing Nevada to work collaboratively to advance and accelerate the market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, including large pickup trucks and vans, delivery trucks, box trucks, school and transit buses, and long-haul delivery trucks (big-rigs).

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