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Biden-Harris Administration Releases First-Ever National Strategy to Accelerate Deployment of Zero-Emission Infrastructure for Freight Trucks

March 12, 20243 years US Department of Energy 0 Comments

Landmark Strategy Will Build on New National Electric Vehicle Freight Corridors Designated by the Federal Highway Administration and Advance the President’s Clean Transportation Goal to Decarbonize the Freight Sector to Improve Our Communities, the Environment, and the Economy WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration today released the National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor … [continued]

Biden Administration Backs Off Its Proposed Tailpipe Emissions Rules

February 20, 20243 years Steve Hanley 0 Comments

Joe Biden has been a staunch supporter of the EV revolution ever since he took office. His administration has proposed tougher tailpipe emissions standards that will make it almost impossible for automakers to meet unless a high percentage of the cars they make are battery-electric vehicles.

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EPA’s New Scientific Integrity Policy: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

January 30, 20243 years Guest Contributor 9 Comments

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently released its updated scientific integrity policy for public comment which will have major consequences for how the EPA conducts and carries out scientific activities, and particularly for how it protects EPA scientists and their work from political interference. Strong scientific integrity protections can prevent egregious attacks on science from occurring … [continued]

What’s Great & What Needs Fixing in the EPA’s Proposed Lead Rule

January 8, 20243 years NRDC 2 Comments

The EPA would require most water systems to remove lead pipes within 10 years. That’s great, but key improvements are needed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed improvements to its rule on lead in drinking water, which include many encouraging changes that provide us hope that we may see a day … [continued]

Nearly Half Of US Vehicle Classes Has One Or More Vehicles With 100 MPGe Fuel…

November 13, 20233 years Guest Contributor 0 Comments

Six of the 13 EPA size classes had at least one vehicle with EPA-rated fuel economy greater than 100 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) for model year 2023. Midsize and large electric vehicles (EVs) had the highest fuel economy, tying at 140 MPGe. Vehicles with conventional gasoline-powered drivetrains had the … [continued]

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What’s in the EPA’s New Pollution Standards for Cars & Trucks?

October 10, 20233 years RMI 0 Comments

Your questions on the EPA’s proposed emissions regulations, answered. Proposed: EPA Emission Regulations For Passenger Cars & Trucks This article is part of a series designed to explain in simple terms the definition of zero-emission transportation regulations, who must comply, what is required for compliance, and more. Transportation is the … [continued]

How Biden Is Bringing More Environmental & Climate Justice To The US

September 10, 20233 years NRDC 0 Comments

EPA’s Environment & Climate Justice program may have cracked the code to inclusively direct billions of federal funds to CBOs in marginalized communities.

A Reliable Grid Depends On Rapid Clean Energy Deployment — EPA’s Proposed Standards Help Accelerate…

August 23, 20233 years RMI 0 Comments

Our analysis shows many utility companies would be able to meet standards with minor changes in operation that are consistent with long-term pathways for a clean, reliable grid.

On IRA’s 1-Year Anniversary, Toasting A Game-Changing Finance Program

August 17, 20233 years NRDC 0 Comments

EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund is set to catalyze billions in clean energy projects across the US, particularly in low-income and disadvantaged communities.

How Will EPA’s Proposed Power Plant Carbon Rule Impact Public Health?

August 12, 20233 years Guest Contributor 0 Comments

We are at the height of Danger Season, the time of year when extreme weather events driven by climate change are most prevalent across North America. The power sector is the second highest source of climate pollution in the U.S. Thus, it is crucial that we address carbon emissions from … [continued]