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New Flyer selected for the State of Oregon Transit Bus Cooperative Agreement

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announced that New Flyer has been selected by the Oregon State Government as an approved supplier of heavy-duty low-floor transit buses to the State of Oregon Heavy-Duty Transit Bus Price Agreement. Tri-Met welcomes its first battery-electric Xcelsior CHARGE transit bus. New Flyer of America Inc. Earlier post.).

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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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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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Element 1, CO-WIN road testing medium-duty fuel cell truck with onboard methanol-based hydrogen generation

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The M-Series produces no particulate matter in the generation of hydrogen, and when using methanol produced from waste gas streams such as landfill gas or biogas, e1’s hydrogen generation solution can be carbon-neutral. Source: e1. —Dave Edlund, e1 CEO.

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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

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The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II

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Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York adopted the ACC II regulations in 2022. —Pam Frank, CEO of ChargEVC-NJ New Jersey already has electric vehicle charging infrastructure incentive programs that support the buildout of fast charging public infrastructure in the state.

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Forth and Mobility Development partner to launch national EV carsharing program; affordable model for underserved communities

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Forth and Mobility Development Group are creating a national partnership to launch the Affordable Mobility Platform (AMP), which will establish electric vehicle (EV) carsharing based at affordable housing sites in at least five states over the next two years.