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July 31, 2024

Transportation Decarbonization

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Vermont Energy Plan Targets 100% Zero-emission Car Sales by 2035
Transitioning to 100% ZEV sales in Vermont will be a challenge, as 85% of its passenger vehicle sales are currently higher-priced SUV and truck models.
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New York Using Multitude of Strategies to Clean up Transit
New York is trying to reduce transportation-related pollution not only by promoting EVs, but by increasing the availability of public buses and light rail.
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NV Energy Gets Green Light for $100M EV Charger Plan
Nevada regulators have approved NV Energy’s $100 million plan for a network of electric vehicle charging sites throughout the state.
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Vermont Climate Council Adopts ‘Initial Climate Action Plan’
The Vermont Climate Council voted 19-4 to adopt an Initial Climate Action Plan with the expectation that it will update it next year.
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Experts Talk Carbon Markets at Ontario Energy Conference
Canada has a price on carbon pollution, but it’s not a perfect system, said a speaker at the annual Association of Power Producers of Ontario conference.
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Honolulu Rail Project Seeks New Tax to Help Close Budget Gap
The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation recommended a tax on tourists to help pay for a $3.5 billion budget shortfall in the city’s light-rail project.
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Vermont Climate Council Adjusts Course on TCI-P
Vermont’s climate action plan will not abandon the potential for state TCI-P participation entirely, despite the program’s uncertainty.
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Conn. Environmental Advocates Urge Continued Commitment to TCI-P
Connecticut Environmental advocates vow to maintain pressure on lawmakers to pass enabling legislation for the Transportation and Climate Initiative Program.
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CARB Approves $1.5B Clean Transportation Package
The California Air Resources Board approved a $1.5 billion transportation funding plan, including $515 million for a popular electric car incentive program.
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Infrastructure Key to Creating a Hydrogen Economy
Hydrogen emerged as a possible solution to climate change during COP26, but details of the transition are vague, creating opportunity for competing solutions.

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