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If the constant headlines of car manufacturers pulling back EV production due to high costs and lack of demand isn't enough of an indication that California's emission standards are too aggressive for industries to keep up with, this goes to show that there's a massive disconnect between the policymakers who set these standards and the very businesses and people whose lives are unfairly shaped by these unrealistic policies. CA policymakers must remember that they ultimately serve the people who are their constituents, not an out-of-touch political agenda that only hurts the most vulnerable in the community. + Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gkSeBsjh ----------------------------------------------------- #fuel #fuels #conveniencestores #california #caleg #emissions #energy #sustainable

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We couldn't agree more with Rivian's Alan Hoffman "the LCFS features prominently in the state’s climate Scoping Plan. It’s no wonder, given the policy’s many benefits for transportation electrification. The state’s EV goals mean that it has never been more important to ensure that the LCFS is strong and stable." If policymakers and environmental advocates are serious about lowering #GHG emissions as quickly as possible, in order to both speed reductions in air pollution to disproportionately-impacted communities AND minimize costs for transitioning to cleaner fuels, they need to take a technology-neutral "all of the above" approach that leverages the innovation of markets and economic incentives. California Air Resources Board's Low Carbon Fuel Standard has already exceeded every transportation fuel carbon intensity-reduction target set, and as Rivian and other EV industry companies and LCFC members like EVgo, CleanFuture, Inc., and Bridge to Renewables (BTR) have repeatedly noted: "Under the LCFS, clean fuels earn credits that producers of dirty fuels buy to achieve compliance with the standard. The resulting market multiplies the business opportunity for companies up and down the clean transportation value chain. In Rivian’s case [...] fast chargers generate credits when they charge EVs on the road, while fleet owners earn credits when they charge our vans and trucks in their depots. Market-wide, electricity credits like these have already generated more than $1 billion in value to date—a powerful market signal and catalyst for growth in California’s EV sector." #lowcarbon #climatecrisis #climateactionnow #cleanfuels https://lnkd.in/etqZXT4M

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EV Revolution: Insights & Action 🚗⚡️ Our CEO, Lachie Attard, just shared a post sparking a much-needed conversation about the EV revolution and its impact on the auto industry. #EVs #AutoRepair #California #Mechanics #FutureOfWork #EVRevolution #AutomotiveIndustry #ChargingInfrastructure #HybridVehicles #MechanicTraining #ClassicCars #Restoration #Autobody

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The transition to 100% zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales by 2035 will require massive investment in EV charging infrastructure throughout California and in other states that have adopted the same phaseout targets. Ensuring that California’s priority populations are included in and benefit from the ZEV transition will rely on innovative financing strategies that can support a broad and community-informed public charging network. As part of our joint Equitable Mobility Initiative funded by Wells Fargo, we partnered with Center for Law, Energy & the Environment at Berkeley Law to convene an advisory group of experts in climate and public finance, clean mobility, and city infrastructure investment to develop innovative proposals for funding mobility infrastructure. We’re excited to share our new report that outlines the top financing and revenue strategies identified by the group to bring city-scale and mobility infrastructure solutions to fruition. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/gcW_EuQT

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California says farewell to the Winnebago and welcomes higher gasoline prices (opinion) In this Hoover Institution opinion article, Lee Ohanian argues that the California Air Resources Board policies on vehicles are costly and ineffective. He focuses on two recent decisions: increasing requirements for zero-emission vehicles in the Advanced Clean Trucks program, which includes mobile homes, and reducing the carbon content of California's gasoline blend. Specifically, the new regulations could effectively ban RV sales in California, as manufacturers may stop producing chassis due to carbon credit requirements. This would have negligible climate impact, Ohanian writes, given California's small share of global carbon emissions and the minimal number of RVs sold annually. He also raises concerns about the particulate emissions from electric vehicles, because they may pose significant health risks due to the heavy weight of their battery packs. Additionally, the proposed fuel standard could potentially raise gas prices by up to $1.50 per gallon by 2035. Read the opinion piece: https://lnkd.in/eu7_54eZ #California

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Plugged in: Daily Electric Vehicle Facts #GoElectricCA #CleanEnergyIncentives #EVRebates #ChargeAtHome #SustainableLiving #CaliforniaEV #GreenCities #ElectricVehicleSavings #CleanTransportation #EcoFriendlyDrive

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ENB #525 - Newsom’s $1.4B EV Spending * Trump plans to challenge California’s strict green mandates. - https://lnkd.in/gyKHzVZz * Governor Newsom proposes $1.4 billion for EV chargers despite a budget crisis. - https://lnkd.in/g24Ff8UJ * Study shows net zero emissions have minimal climate impact. - https://lnkd.in/gygTXWDM * Germany’s Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote; energy costs soar. - https://lnkd.in/g5UPsRbj * Sweden criticizes Germany for blocking nuclear funding in the EU. - https://lnkd.in/g5yZ6yrx Follow Stuart Turley On LinkedIn Follow Michael Tanner On LinkedIn Click the link here to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gbnKurtV #EnergyNews #GreenMandates #EVCharging #NetZero #ClimateImpact #GermanyEnergyCrisis #NuclearEnergy #OilAndGas #SustainableEnergy #EnergyInvestments

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ENB #525 - Newsom’s $1.4B EV Spending * Trump plans to challenge California’s strict green mandates. - https://lnkd.in/gyKHzVZz * Governor Newsom proposes $1.4 billion for EV chargers despite a budget crisis. - https://lnkd.in/g24Ff8UJ * Study shows net zero emissions have minimal climate impact. - https://lnkd.in/gygTXWDM * Germany’s Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote; energy costs soar. - https://lnkd.in/g5UPsRbj * Sweden criticizes Germany for blocking nuclear funding in the EU. - https://lnkd.in/g5yZ6yrx Follow Stuart Turley On LinkedIn Follow Michael Tanner On LinkedIn Click the link here to watch the full video: https://lnkd.in/gbnKurtV #EnergyNews #GreenMandates #EVCharging #NetZero #ClimateImpact #GermanyEnergyCrisis #NuclearEnergy #OilAndGas #SustainableEnergy #EnergyInvestments

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On November 8, the California Air Resources Board will vote on a package of reforms for the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. These amendments are crucial to the future of zero emission freight. We joined a group of other leading charging infrastructure developers to urge a YES vote. From our letter to the Board: "The LCFS program supports transportation electrification by facilitating infrastructure deployment, lowering fueling costs, and incentivizing the purchase of zero-emission vehicles. The proposed amendments being voted on at the November 8th Board Meeting significantly enhance these efforts. Notably, the proposed heavy-duty fast charging infrastructure (HD-FCI) program has the potential to be one of the most important programs in helping to deploy the charging infrastructure necessary for California to meet its zero emission transportation goals set by Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-79-20, along with recent regulations like the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rules.The HD-FCI provision addresses utilization risks in the early market phases, helping solve the “chicken or egg” dilemma that currently hinders infrastructure deployment. We appreciate the Board and staff's willingness to incorporate our extensive feedback during this process. The proposed amendments expand the program past 2030 to 2045, increase carbon intensity reductions to 90%, and take several measures to reduce the accumulated bank of credits and increase credit values.  This programmatic expansion will provide essential economic support to help fleets make the investments to operate ZEVs.    While we acknowledge that there are legitimate concerns on a variety of issues, including crop-based biofuels, the LCFS program remains an essential tool for advancing California’s transportation electrification goals and regulations – particularly given current budget shortfalls and electricity rate affordability concerns.  There is no other program in California’s panoply of climate efforts that can replace the level and length of funding for transportation electrification that this proposal provides, and failure to extend the program would have a devastating impact on California's zero-emission freight efforts. We strongly encourage the Board to adopt the proposed LCFS modifications and move forward with this important regulation, while concurrently committing to continuous future improvement."

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Don't miss EV industry expert and fellow influencer James Carter discussing Tesla's Charging network, its future, and how the EV industry will respond on Electrify Expo's Industry day, May 31, in Long Beach, CA. Industry day is the EV industry's leading networking and informational event for EV pros, investors and stakeholders. EVinfo.net's take is that the EV industry will be just fine, regardless of what moves Tesla makes on its charging network. Others like bp pulse, ChargePoint, Blink Charging, EVgo, Electrify America, Shell Recharge or others will step up to the plate. Why? because charging is profitable, according to Stable Auto. See how BP Recharge is already moving into Tesla's territory: https://lnkd.in/duAyCuXN Carter will give the keynote and be on a panel at the Electrify Expo Long Beach Industry Day speaking on the topic: "Is Tesla's Charging Network the Answer to the Country's Infrastructure Problem?" with Tom Bowen of Qmerit and Laycee S. (Miss GoElectric), and moderated by Emily Dreibelbis of PCMag. Thanks to Malory Van Guilder, Allie Potter, and Electrify Expo/ Electrify News Founder and CEO BJ Birtwell. For 25% off tickets use code: EE24MSGO25 or use this link: https://lnkd.in/gPcBSATT

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🚗⚡️ To charge or not to charge? That is the question facing many California EV drivers. A recent article by NBC 4 highlights the growing frustration among electric vehicle owners in Southern California due to long lines, broken chargers, and a general lack of available charging stations. As more drivers make the shift to electric vehicles, the demand for reliable, accessible charging infrastructure has never been higher. At Blossom EV, we understand these challenges all too well. Our platform is designed to alleviate these issues by empowering EV owners to share their home charging stations with others in their community. By creating a network of shared chargers, we’re working to reduce the strain on public charging infrastructure and provide EV drivers with more convenient, reliable options. Imagine being able to find a working charger right in your neighborhood, or even earning extra income by sharing your own charger. That’s the future we’re building at Blossom EV—one that puts the power of EV charging in the hands of the community. We’re committed to making sustainable travel easier and more accessible for everyone. If you’re an EV owner, join us in driving the change. Together, we can solve the charging dilemma and ensure that the decision to go electric is never a question of "to charge or not to charge." Connect with us to learn more 👇 https://blossomev.com/ #ElectricVehicles #EVCharging #Sustainability #BlossomEV #GreenEnergy #CaliforniaEV https://lnkd.in/gEgDXBkH

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Vail Transit is charging ahead toward its 2032 goal of a 100% clean energy fleet by adding six more GILLIG Battery Electric buses to their lineup, resulting in one-third of their fleet being zero emissions once delivered. These new buses feature an expanded battery capacity of 686 kWh and, like all GILLIG Low-Floor buses, are built to excel on Vail’s high-altitude and winter routes, delivering reliable performance year-round. We're proud to partner with the Town of Vail in their commitment to sustainable public transit and achieving their Climate Action goals. Read more about Vail’s journey to a greener future here: https://lnkd.in/g3q6GseK #GILLIGBuses #GILLIGBatteryElectric #GILLIGZeroEmissions #GILLIGInAction #AmericanBuilt #SustainableTransit #CleanEnergy #ElectricBuses #ZeroEmissionBus #ZEB #GreenTransportation #ClimateActionNow #HighAltitudePerformance #FutureOfTransit

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