Building & Transportation Electrification: Page 16
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‘We want to ... get those EVs in the state as soon as possible:’ Wash., Mass. vow to adopt Calif. car plan
State officials detailed their policy plans on Tuesday. Separately, GM announced a big rental EV order and weighed in on federal clean car standards.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Demand on the rise for electric vehicle charging at multifamily properties
EV adoption will accelerate next year thanks to new tax credits and expanding options from automakers.
By Mary Salmonsen • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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Decarbonization goals are spurring building electrication efforts across the U.S. While the use of heat pumps and other technologies is expanding, some policies are facing legal challenges.
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California could phase out gas heaters by 2030 to cut smog amid electrification push
The home and building appliances are “an underappreciated driver of unhealthy air quality in California cities,” nonprofit advocates said in a report Tuesday, as state regulators consider only allowing zero-emissions alternatives.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 21, 2022 -
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DOE, federal agencies to draft plan for slashing transportation carbon emissions
The agencies aim to rapidly decarbonize the transportation sector through “sound policies, incentivizing industry action, and catalyzing private investments.”
By Ethan Howland • Sept. 20, 2022 -
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Electric vehicle ‘range wars’ could boost V2G potential, say Rivian and other automakers
“Range is basically the next competitive space,” Rivian Senior Director of Public Policy Chris Nevers said.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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US Senate passes bill to maximize EV battery recycling for federal fleet vehicles
Sponsors of the bipartisan bill say the federal government needs a plan to bolster recycling and reuse of EV batteries, to lessen U.S. dependence on international markets for battery components.
By Megan Quinn • Sept. 16, 2022 -
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Biden administration awards $900M to 35 states for EV charging network as automakers ramp up battery plans
Growing EV adoption will require building out battery supply chains, but experts warn the cost of critical minerals like nickel and lithium may “increase by another eight- and 11-fold by the end of the decade.”
By Robert Walton • Sept. 15, 2022 -
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EV sales are booming, but can battery production keep pace? Several factors could hamper growth, say experts
Rapid electric vehicle adoption could hinge on the availability of concrete, steel and roofing materials, alongside growing processing capacity for critical minerals.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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On the transition to electric waste collection trucks, SWANA recommends a wait-and-see approach
The research analysis of compressed natural gas, electric and hydrogen fuel cell electric-powered refuse trucks comes as fleet managers navigate a growing array of alternative fuel options.
By Maria Rachal • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Q&ATaking Charge: Enel X Way’s Chris Baker on how the EV sector is ‘crossing the chasm’
Despite supply chain challenges, Baker anticipates that the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act will make a big difference for the EV market.
By Kavya Balaraman • Sept. 14, 2022 -
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Bosch to manufacture EV hydrogen fuel cells in South Carolina
The cells will power heavy-duty trucks as the automotive supplier goes "all in" on the alternative fuel source.
By Megan Ruggles • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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New York City’s first vehicle-to-grid charging installation is live in Brooklyn
Project partners worked through engineering, regulatory and interconnection challenges to get the technology to market, Revel Chief Operating Officer Paul Suhey said.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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PG&E, SDG&E press regulators to revise proposal to end gas line extension subsidies in 2023
One concern is that the California Public Utilities Commission’s suggested sunset date of July 1, 2023, may not align with builders’ planning processes for new construction.
By Kavya Balaraman • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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To decarbonize industry, DOE road map focuses on efficiency, electrification and low-carbon fuels
A $104 million funding opportunity for decarbonization technologies accompanied the Biden administration’s release of the comprehensive industrial strategy.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Few states have comprehensive plans to integrate the expected surge in EVs. ACEEE wants to change that
Only seven states require utilities to submit comprehensive transportation electrification plans, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
By Robert Walton • Sept. 7, 2022 -
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Intercity bus lines begin trying out electric buses
Faced with longer routes than city transit systems, intercity bus operators have been reluctant to implement battery-powered buses, but attitudes are changing, industry leaders say.
By Dan Zukowski • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Automakers race to build EV battery supply chains in North America
Auto companies are pouring billions of dollars into new facilities and supplier agreements as they strain to secure needed raw materials.
By Kate Magill • Sept. 6, 2022 -
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Plugging $1B for alternative fuel vehicles, EPA head test-drives electric garbage truck
Inflation Reduction Act funding will be available “to replace dirty heavy-duty trucks with zero-emission models,” a recent video with EPA Administrator Michael Regan highlighted.
By Maria Rachal • Aug. 31, 2022 -
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15 states should be prioritized for EV infrastructure, EV Council report suggests
To support increased numbers of electric vehicles, large cities and rural states in the South and Midwest will be challenged to provide enough charging stations, according to a report this month.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Inflation Reduction Act could shift EV battery composition: BofA Global
Global markets for critical materials are likely to remain tight. “We expect virtually every commodity to be undersupplied beyond 2025,” new research from BofA Global states.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 30, 2022 -
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Amazon expands hydrogen supplier deal with Plug Power as it strives for carbon neutrality
Plug Power will supply the retail giant with over 10,000 tons of hydrogen per year across its transportation and operations network.
By Kate Magill • Aug. 29, 2022 -
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California sets road map to complete ban on gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2035
Under the Clean Air Act, 17 states and D.C. can now follow this lead, with Massachusetts establishing a trigger law this month to adopt the regulations once California does.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 26, 2022 -
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Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz boost efforts to secure EV raw materials in Canada
The automakers signed agreements to help build the supply of minerals including lithium, cobalt and nickel in North America.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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EV, clean energy, environmental leaders convey Inflation Reduction Act concerns, shortfalls
Onshoring requirements for making EVs and content sourcing for critical minerals could challenge manufacturers, experts say, and climate progress depends on governments using funds from the climate and infrastructure laws wisely.
By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 25, 2022 -
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Growing building sector carbon emissions threaten 2050 net-zero goal, report warns
U.S. economywide greenhouse gas emissions fell 12% from 2005 to 2019, but direct emissions from the building sector were higher, according to the report.
By Robert Walton • Aug. 24, 2022
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