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July 31, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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Study: EV Adoption to Cut $5.3M in Vt. Gas Taxes in 2025
Under Vermont's plans to ramp up EV adoption, gas tax revenue losses from light-duty cars could total $80 million in 2050, according to a new study.
Republic Services
New California Laws Help Electrify Cars, Houses
Laws that take effect this year could increase EV charging infrastructure, promote building decarbonization and convert more organic waste to biomethane.
California governor's office
California Governor Proposes Spending $10B on EVs
Gov. Gavin Newsom's FY 21-22 budget plan proposes spending $6.1 billion more on zero-emission vehicles and $1 billion on building electrification.
Massachusetts Department of Transportation
Electric Bus Program to ‘Kick into High Gear,’ ConnDOT Says
New England transit officials say the biggest challenge to transitioning state bus fleets to electric is not procurement, but upgrading fleet garages.
Nevada DEP
Nevada Awarding $8M to Replace Diesels
The state of Nevada is awarding up to $8 million in grants to permanently replace diesel trucks and buses with cleaner vehicles.
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New Jersey Targets Port Cargo-handling Emissions
New Jersey is tackling carbon and other air pollution at its ports with new rules aimed at promoting the adoption of electric equipment for moving cargo.
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Report: NY Road Transport Emissions Up 12% Since 1990
New York’s first greenhouse gas emissions report compliant with the state’s 2019 climate law showed statewide emissions have dropped 6% from 1990 levels.
Washington State House Democrats
Flood of Climate Bills to Greet Washington Lawmakers
Washington lawmakers will confront more than a dozen climate bills in their upcoming short session.
Nikola Corp.
NY Adds Clean Trucks Rule to Low-emissions Vehicle Program
New York adopted clean trucks regulations that will help transition the state’s 685,000 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to zero-emission technologies.
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Winds of Climate Change Policy Sweep Through West in 2021
Western states produced a whirlwind of climate initiatives last year, advancing numerous bills and regulations to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

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