California has launched a new financial incentive program to support electric vehicle adoption, as I covered previously. The idea was to increase EV adoption again after it dropped from the Trump administration and Republicans in Congress ending the federal EV tax credit prematurely. The program has officially launched, and we … [continued]
The Federal Trade Commission has destroyed the Clean Truck Partnership that was agreed to with California in 2023.
For years, Republicans were huge proponents of states’ rights. This was a core element of their political agenda. The federal government was not supposed to have so much power, and more power should be in the hands of state governments. Republicans are now in charge of Congress and the White … [continued]
"Full Decarbonization and 100% renewables by 2050 say SustainUS" by John Englart (Takver) is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
The Senate has used a procedural gimmick to get rid of the waiver California has had for 30 years to set its own emissions standards.
Vermont is backtracking on its clean vehicles pledges, citing a number of reasons that sound like Republican talking points.
Blame it on California. Its Air Resources Board (CARB) has been pushing to clean up emissions for diesel-powered heavy trucks for years. A significant amount of the goods that enter the United States from foreign countries every year arrive in ports in California. They cross the ocean in diesel-powered ships, … [continued]
Recently, the California Air Resources Board (a state agency that sets not only California policy, but the policy of other “CARB states”) provided a way for motorcycles to start going electric more. Just as with other categories of vehicles like cars, trucks, and RVs, the plan will be to require … [continued]
The first Aptera pre-production test vehicle has taken its first spin around the block as the company targets sales beginning next year.
Photovoltaic solar panel arrays in the California desert. Credit: Tom Brewster Photography via Bureau of Land Management, CC BY 2.0.
California is making strides in reducing emissions while the economy continues to grow. Check out some of the state’s recent wins! California continues to charge forward with significant climate wins: The California Air Resources Board (CARB) just released a report showing that California’s emissions continue to fall — a 20% reduction … [continued]
The California Air Resources Board has a new program for low income buyers that can provide up to $14,000 in incentives for cleaner cars.
