67 New Jersey might join California ban of gasoline new-car sales by 2035
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2020
New Jersey might be the next state to ban sales of new gasoline and diesel cars.
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New York, New Jersey get serious about electric cars
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 4, 2017
While parts of the federal government focus on sustaining fossil-fuel energy, numerous states are enacting new policies and programs to boost electric cars. New York and New Jersey. New York plug-in cars Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) charging infrastructure New JerseyCalifornia tends to steal most headlines about electric vehicles and climate-change policy, but two other U.S. states have started to take electric cars more seriously.
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New Jersey approves $5,000 EV rebate, charging infrastructure, electric transit
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 20, 2020
New Jersey made a big move last week to back up its Garden State motto, with one of the greenest state plans for encouraging electric vehicles in the nation. The legislation, passed last Monday and then signed by New Jersey governor Phil Murphy on Friday, Under it, a state program, which takes effect immediately, allocates $300 million over 10.
Uber logs another mass-transit win, this time in New Jersey
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 6, 2016
The latest example comes from New Jersey, where officials in. mass transit transportation policy New Jersey ridesharing UberSupporters of ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft believe they can do more than simply serve as alternatives to private car ownership. Both companies and policymakers are experimenting with ways to use ride-sharing to supplement, even replace, dedicated mass-transit infrastructure.
New Jersey governor announces state interagency electric vehicle partnership; 330K ZEVs by 2025
Green Car Congress
JUNE 4, 2019
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the New Jersey Partnership to Plug-In, a statewide partnership to build out the necessary infrastructure to support electric vehicle ownership. The New Jersey Partnership to Plug-In will be ratified under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This new initiative is part of our broader effort to make renewable energy solutions work for everyone in New Jersey.
Hummer EV Edition 1, BMW i3 milestone, New Jersey might ban gas cars: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 21, 2020
New Jersey is mulling the phaseout of gasoline cars. GM has officially revealed the Hummer EV. And BMW reaches 200,000 i3s. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. General Motors has revealed its 2022 GMC Hummer EV Edition 1.
ChargEVC: New Jersey plug-in electric vehicle registration up 79% for MY 2016 vehicles over 2015
Green Car Congress
AUGUST 14, 2017
Registration of model year 2016 plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) in New Jersey was up 79% over 2015, according to a recent analysis by ChargEVC , a diverse coalition of organizations and companies that support growth of the electric vehicle market. New Jersey now has more than 10,000 PEVs on the road, 60% of which have been sold in the last two years. This accelerating growth in New Jersey echoes analysis from a variety of sources.
New coalition forms to drive adoption of EVs in New Jersey
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 4, 2016
Technology companies, automobile dealers, utilities, environmental and community advocates launched a new coalition to push New Jersey to the forefront on electric vehicle adoption. The electric vehicle coalition, known as ChargEVC , will research, educate and advocate for the widespread adoption of next generation electric vehicles (EVs) in New Jersey.
Dual-powered locomotives debut in New Jersey
Green Car Congress
JULY 31, 2012
Dual-powered locomotives—the first in the US to be powered by the overhead catenary or by twin diesel engines—recently made their debut in New Jersey. The new locomotives offer better acceleration and lower exhaust emissions than NJ TRANSIT’s current diesel equipment.
New Jersey launches Large Scale CHP/Fuel Cell Program
Green Car Congress
APRIL 29, 2012
The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA) and the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) launched the Large Scale Combined Heat and Power (CHP)/Fuel Cell Program. This competitive grant program was created to support CHP and standalone fuel cell projects serving commercial, institutional and industrial customers in New Jersey. Additionally, businesses should create or maintain jobs in New Jersey.
EPA approves emergency diesel fuel waiver for New Jersey
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 31, 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) exercised its authority under the Clean Air Act temporarily to waive federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey to allow the use of home heating oil in most generators and pumps in emergency service in New Jersey. The federal waivers will help ensure an adequate supply of fuel for emergency response in New Jersey.
Gasoline rationing takes effect in 12 New Jersey counties
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a limited state of energy emergency with regard to the supply of motor fuel and implemented odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases in 12 New Jersey counties. As New Jerseyans continue the long process of recovering from Hurricane Sandy, it’s imperative that our families have secure, reliable access to essential supplies like fuel.
Gasoline rationing takes effect in 12 New Jersey counties
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
Last night, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie declared a limited state of energy emergency with regard to the supply of motor fuel and implemented odd-even rationing for gasoline purchases in 12 New Jersey counties. As New Jerseyans continue the long process of recovering from Hurricane Sandy, it’s imperative that our families have secure, reliable access to essential supplies like fuel.
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Creative Greenius
MARCH 11, 2015
Because my father’s father was an illiterate Italian illegal immigrant who drove a truck in New York City his entire career, all undocumented workers are my family. Because my mother’s father was an Irish Catholic bartender in Belfast, Northern Ireland before he moved to Hell’s Kitchen in New York City where he lived a life of depression, alcoholism and despair, all troubled people who struggle mentally and psychologically to get through each day are my family. .
Subaru’s electric plans, Toyota Prius impact, New Jersey invests in green: The Week In Reverse
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 25, 2020
Which automaker’s targets for electric vehicles are seen as out of reach by a consulting firm? What kind of vehicle will be built at the former Chevy Volt plant? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending January 24, 2020. Looking back at the week’s green-car news, it. The Week In Reverse
Tesla Wins One In Jersey: Gov Christie Signs Bill To OK Four Stores
Green Car Reports
MARCH 19, 2015
A new bill signed by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie will once again allow Tesla Motors to sell its electric cars in the state. Tesla operated its direct-sale retail stores in New Jersey until almost exactly a year ago, when the Christie administration quietly enacted a rule change that essentially mandated that all new cars be sold through. Green New Jersey Politics Tesla Motors dealers dealerships plug-in cars sales state laws
Clean Energy wins $10M, multi-year transit deal with New Jersey Transit
Green Car Congress
MARCH 3, 2016
Clean Energy Fuels has won a $10-million, multi-year procurement from New Jersey Transit, the nation’s third largest provider of bus, rail and light rail transit, which links major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia and provides close to 223 million passenger trips each year. Long-time customer, Dillon Transportation, has signed a new agreement with Clean Energy to fuel its heavy duty trucks in Texas with Redeem.
NJ dedicates all gas tax revenue to transportation infrastructure
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 14, 2016
Infrastructure Gas Tax transportation policy New JerseyCritics of electric cars often use the argument that, because electric-car drivers don't pay gas taxes, they don't contribute their fair share of road-maintenance costs. But state gas-tax revenue don't necessarily go toward funding infrastructure, or at least not all of it. In last Tuesday's election, voters in one state ensured that their.
NJ electric-car advocacy group launches as gas tax soars
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 3, 2016
New Jersey was always the place for residents of neighboring states—Delaware, New York, and Pennsylvania—to buy cheap gasoline. Today, a new coalition launched with the aim of. electric utilities plug-in cars state laws transportation policy New JerseyThat era ended two days ago, when a political deal struck between its legislature and the governor raised the state gas tax by a whopping 23 cents a gallon.
New Jersey deal could reverse Tesla sales ban
Green Cars News
MARCH 26, 2014
Tesla fans in New Jersey in the US may have been deeply frustrated by the recent introduction of a ban on direct sales of the brand’s electric cars, but thankfully help seems to be on the way. Earlier this month, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission passed a rule to end the carmaker’s practice [.].
Kia Soul EV Sales Expand Again, To Four Northeast States
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 8, 2015
Green Connecticut Maryland New Jersey New York plug-in carsWhen it first went on sale, the Kia Soul EV electric car was only available at select dealers in California. But Kia later followed up on a promise to expand sales when it determined that there was significant interest. Earlier this year, Kia announced the expansion of sales to Oregon, Washington, Georgia, Texas, and Hawaii. DON'T MISS: 2016 Kia.
Curbside electric-car charging in Jersey City highlights importance for city drivers
Green Car Reports
OCTOBER 26, 2016
General Motors Car Sharing plug-in cars charging New JerseyCity living presents many challenges for car owners, with parking among the most significant and painful. Scarce parking spaces are a particular problem for electric-car drivers, who typically charge their cars where they park overnight. Many electric-car drivers charge at home, but those owners who park on the street rather than in a private.
Buyers in seven Northeast states urged to consider electric cars
Green Car Reports
APRIL 4, 2018
Following an announcement at the New York International Auto Show last week, 16 major automakers are joining forces with seven states to promote sales of electric vehicles to consumers. New York Marketing New York Auto Show plug-in cars New Jersey Connecticut Massachusetts Rhode Island Vermont New HampshireWhen companies want to sell more of something, they market it. Now, at long last, electric cars are about to get the same treatment.
EPA temporarily allows use of home heating oil in emergency response vehicles in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 3, 2012
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is temporarily waiving federal clean diesel fuel requirements in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and in and around New York City to allow the use of home heating oil—if ultra low-sulfur diesel fuel is not available—in highway vehicles, non-road vehicles, and non-road equipment designated by those states for emergency response.
First 2011 Chevy Volt Buyer in U.S. Gets His Keys In New Jersey
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 15, 2010
The happy event occurred on a cold winter day at Gearhart Chevrolet, in Denville, New Jersey. It's been four years coming, but today, the first retail buyer in the U.S. took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car. The buyer is Jeffrey Kaffee, a retired airline pilot who lives in nearby Parsippany. He was surrounded by a
BMW Delivers First of 700 ActiveE Electric Cars In New Jersey
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 16, 2012
Regular readers may recognize the name of Tom Moloughney, who has written several stories on his experiences living with a Mini E electric car for two years. Now Moloughney has moved up in the electric-car world. On Friday, he was the first U.S. customer to take delivery of a BMW ActiveE, the first of a fleet of 700 BMW 1-Series sedans converted
Tesla Motors sideswiped by NJ Gov. Christie's administration over Model S sales
National Green Transportation
MARCH 11, 2014
On Tuesday, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) approved a new rule requiring that all new-car dealers have a franchise agreement in order to sell cars in New Jersey. This effectively blocks Tesla Motors, who directly
New Jerseyites can still buy Tesla Model S, despite new ban on Tesla car sales
National Green Transportation
MARCH 14, 2014
On Tuesday, New Jersey put up a road block preventing Tesla Motors from selling cars in that state. On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued a blog post saying Tesla customers in New Jersey will still be able to
New Jerseyites can still buy Tesla Model S, despite new ban on Tesla car sales
National Green Transportation
MARCH 14, 2014
On Tuesday, New Jersey put up a road block preventing Tesla Motors from selling cars in that state. On Friday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk issued a blog post saying Tesla customers in New Jersey will still be able to
Tesla's 100th Supercharger Electric-Car Charging Site Now Open
Green Car Reports
APRIL 22, 2014
This morning, it announced that its 100th Supercharger site is now open, in Hamilton Township, New Jersey--east of the state capital of Trenton, and less than 40 miles northeast of The audacious plan by electric-car maker Tesla Motors to install its own network of free, high-speed charging stations for owners of Tesla cars is starting to pay off.
NJ Hearing Today Could Ban Tesla Stores In State; Electric-Car Maker Cries Foul
Green Car Reports
MARCH 11, 2014
The latest state to oppose Tesla''s direct-sales model is New Jersey, which the company says is on the verge of passing rules that would push its direct-sales model out of the Garden State. Another battle in Tesla Motors'' nationwide war with car dealers seems imminent. ALSO SEE: Tesla Stores Changing Dealer Relationship, Says Ex-Apple Exec At Ford
NJ Bill To Permit Direct Sales By Electric-Car Maker Tesla To Be Heard Tomorrow
Green Car Reports
JUNE 4, 2014
The guerilla warfare between auto dealers and Tesla Motors continues, with the latest skirmish happening tomorrow in New Jersey. Perhaps war analogies are overstating the case, but certainly Tesla has had to fight in numerous states for the right to sell its cars directly to buyers through the Internet. On Thursday, June 5 (tomorrow), a bill that
Volvo’s US-made EV plans, Audi plug-in hybrids, NJ electric transit: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 20, 2020
New Jersey is going electric, with a $5,000 vehicle incentive and a comprehensive plan. Audi’s latest plug-in hybrids arrive soon and supplement its EVs in the lineup. And Volvo is planning to make electric SUVs and their battery packs in South Carolina. This and more, today at Green Car Reports. Volvo has confirmed that a plant expansion in. Today in Car News
Life With Tesla Model S: New Northeastern Superchargers Now Live
Green Car Reports
MAY 13, 2014
As the owner of a Tesla Model S in New York''s Hudson Valley, I''ve long lamented the puzzling dearth of Superchargers in the Northeastern U.S. But in the last few weeks, the official opening of two of Tesla''s superfast (120-kilowatt) free DC charging stations in New Jersey and upstate New York--both ideally sited--have left me no choice but to
2019 Jaguar I-Pace: brief first drive of all-electric luxury crossover
Green Car Reports
APRIL 1, 2018
A parking lot in suburban New Jersey isn’t the first place I’d look for a revolution. According to Jaguar, it’s where ours will start. After less than four minutes behind the wheel of the 2019 Jaguar I-Pace, the electric Jaguar feels like the beginning of something. DON'T MISS: 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric crossover debuts in. plug-in cars Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV
BMW i3 REx Range-Extended Electric: No NJ Sales-Tax Exemption, Costing Owners Extra $3,000-Plus
Green Car Reports
MAY 28, 2014
But the range-extended model of the BMW i3 electric car turns out not to qualify for a state exemption from New Jersey''s new-car sales tax--despite at least some assurances to BMW dealers and buyers by the Electric cars enjoy many incentives, from tax credits and purchase rebates through carpool-lane access, to encourage buyers to give them a try.
Waits for Tesla service get longer as more electric cars are sold
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 27, 2016
So I called my local Tesla service center, in Paramus, New Jersey, to set up the appointment. My 2013 Tesla Model S is now approaching 75,000 miles on the odometer. That happens to be the mileage benchmark for my next scheduled Tesla service. No problem, the service rep said. The first available slot is.a month from now. DON'T MISS: Tesla. Mechanics and Service Tesla Motors plug-in cars service
Modern Electric Cars, Three Years Later: Lessons Learned
Green Car Reports
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Three years ago yesterday, the first retail buyer of a brand-new Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car was handed his keys in Denville, New Jersey. Just three days earlier, the first Nissan Leaf buyer had received his battery-electric car in a large ceremony at San Francisco''s City Hall. Together, Jeffrey Kaffee and Olivier Chalouhi became
Life With Tesla Model S: Thoughts On '10 Things I Hate' Article (Really Only Seven)
Green Car Reports
NOVEMBER 13, 2015
” The article appeared last week on The Drive, a new "automotive culture" website from publisher Time Inc. The author, Andy Blau, owns a green Tesla Model S and spends a lot of time driving on New Jersey’s Palisades Parkway, so I identified with him right. It was a classic click-bait headline: “Ten Things I Hate About My Tesla.”
Honda Dealer In NJ Is First In U.S. To Use No Net Electricity
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 24, 2014
Rossi Honda of Vineland, New Jersey, claims to be the first U.S. There are many green cars on the road, but how eco-friendly are the dealerships that sell them? car dealer to have become "Electric-Grid Neutral," meaning it uses no net electricity from its local utility. To unplug itself from the grid, Rossi Honda installed solar panels in 2012
Electric Motorcycle Tour: Three Countries, 6,800 Miles, 22 Days
Green Car Reports
JULY 22, 2015
This summer I set my sights on riding a Zero SR from my home in New Jersey to Mexico and Canada. Traveling by electric vehicles has come a long way in the past three years. Every summer since 2013, I have taken a long-distance road trip on an electric motorcycle, each time traveling a greater distance. DON'T MISS: Electric Motorcycle Ride From. road trips electric motorcycles Zero Motorcycles
Nissan Plug-Ins, Two Tesla Updates, Ford Fusion Lightweight: Today's Car News
Green Car Reports
JUNE 4, 2014
Today on Green Car Reports: Nissan''s plug-in hybrid plans, a bill to permit Tesla Motors'' direct sales model in New Jersey, and the Ford Fusion Lightweight concept points toward more-efficient cars. All this and more on Green Car Reports. An update on plug-in electric car sales for May, including the first sales numbers for the 2014 BMW i3
NJ Governor signs legislation establishing goals and incentives for increased use of plug-ins and charging infrastructure
Green Car Congress
JANUARY 18, 2020
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation ( S2252 ) that establishes goals and incentives for the increased use of plug-in electric vehicles (BEV and PHEV) and infrastructure in New Jersey. Earlier post.) The bill also codifies the Murphy Administration’s goal of 330,000 registered light-duty electric vehicles by 2025 and directs state-owned light-duty vehicles to be electric by 2035.
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