Clean Energy for America’s Post

This morning, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Public Engagement and Environmental Education and the Office of Air and Radiation on the Agency announced the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Vehicles - Phase 3. We find ourselves at a critical juncture of needing to act boldly in order to slow the rate of climate change while also working with the private sector to make the transition affordable and feasible. The Gage Zero team is working to develop, own, and operate electric truck charging sites around the country to support this major shift to electric. Our multi-fleet hub approach allows fleets of all sizes – from large, national carriers to small, regional companies – to have access to reliable, conveniently-located charging for their medium- and heavy-duty trucks when and where they need it. We look forward to working with the whole ecosystem of electrification partners needed to electrify this critical transportation segment. Read the full release here: https://lnkd.in/eSbBNPZx #EVfleets #EVfleetinfrastructure #charginginfrastructure #fleetcharging

EPA is funding the replacement of diesel trucks with 455 zero-emission vehicles. This initiative is a bold step toward cleaner air, healthier communities, and a sustainable future. -$135M in EPA grants to phase out diesel trucks in California. -455 zero-emission vehicles to replace diesel-powered big rigs and school buses. -Part of the Inflation Reduction Act is to boost clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. #CleanEnergy #ZeroEmissions #DieselFree #ClimateAction #SustainabilityMatters #GreenFuture #CleanAirForAll #EnvironmentalJustice #EPAGrants #EcoFriendlyTransport #RenewableEnergy #SustainableLiving #HealthyCommunities #TransportationRevolution #FossilFuelFree #ClimateSolutions #CarbonNeutral #InnovationInMotion #CleanerTomorrow #CaliforniaGreen

Decoding the Disinformation: Auto Emissions Rule Fuels Opportunity The EPA's new rule limiting tailpipe emissions is a major accelerant for vehicle electrification, not the "car ban" that fossil fuel interests want you to believe. Here's why their disinformation campaign is short-sighted: 1) Framing reasonable emissions targets as government overreach ignores the rule's substantial economic and health benefits. Reduced pollution saves lives and money, period.  2) Fearmongering about lost freedoms belies the real choice the rule enables: adopting EV tech that's increasingly cost-competitive and high-performing. Consumers win with more options. 3) Litigating to delay implementation won't stop the EV transition; it will only cede market share to nimbler competitors. Regulatory clarity is an asset, not a liability. For auto executives and entrepreneurs, the rule's true impact isn't the threat hyped in fossil-funded ads. It's the massive market opportunity signaled by a clear policy roadmap. Savvy players will double down on electrification investments to capture the 60%+ EV market share projected by 2032. They'll align product plans, supply chains, and workforce development to ride the accelerating adoption curve. The smartest strategies won't just react to the rule - they'll proactively shape implementation through collaborative innovation with regulators and stakeholders. Leadership demands foresight, not fearmongering. Yes, special interests will keep sowing doubt and division while suing for slow progress. But forward-thinking businesses see through the noise. #cleanenergy #electricvehicles #autoindustry #climateaction #businessstrategy #cleanercars #energytransition #innovation #leadership https://lnkd.in/gT5rEcmf

ENVI speaks on HDV CO₂ standards: a mixed bag We’re taking stock of today’s vote in the European Parliament’s Environmental Committee (ENVI) on CO₂ emission standards for new heavy-duty vehicles. The Committee has approved the deal reached by the Council, European Commission and European Parliament last month. The deal maintains the overly idealistic CO₂ emission reduction targets proposed by the Commission for trucks and coaches: a 45% reduction target for manufacturers by 2030, escalating to 65% as of 2035, before jumping to 90% starting 2040. Our EU Advocacy Director Raluca Marian: There are no clear signs that the infrastructure required for these targets will be ready in time. The targets remain detached from available energy supply and business realities. On a positive note, our advocacy with EU member states worked: the proposal to impose mandatory purchasing targets on large fleet operators has gone. Instead, the Commission has been asked to report on potential initiatives to increase the share of zero-emission HDVs, including for large fleet operators, by June 2027. We look forward to realistic proposals for our sector in this report.

On “March 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced final national pollution standards for passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles for model years 2027 through 2032 and beyond.” As an auto industry “change for the better agent”, involved in the development of truly clean energy production & propulsion solutions, I can’t help but emphasize that out of all specified “transition” types, “Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles incorporating onboard H2 production” and “Traditional Hybrids” constitute the most “transparent” options in computing efficiencies and emissions. Plug-in Hybrids & Battery Electric Vehicles, should and must be subjected to a more TRANSPARENT and detailed analysis of the Electric Grid Energy Mix, related power plant efficiencies, transmission, distribution, charging/discharging losses and most importantly, the power plants smokestacks pollution - considering that BATTERIES ARE NOT POWER PLANTS!🤔 Note: The energy mix of most states is and will continue to be fossil fuel dominated - considering that solar & wind energy is plagued by intermittency and low efficiency, while nuclear energy is also about 20% less efficient than fossil fuel combustion plants; Similarly, Centrally Produced & Transported H2 is characterized by negative efficiencies, while its sources are generally unknown. Lastly, all types of harmful emissions (not just the cherry picked CO2) & hazardous waste must be taken into account.

Being immersed in the pretty niche world of transportation policy, it’s often challenging to explain exactly what I do. A lot of the issues are obscure to the public, highly contextualized, and/or surprisingly technical. As a communicator, the big challenge is to package things in a relatable way for general consumption. It’s not just what things mean, but why anyone should care. There’s a big thing happening right now that more people should know about. It’s centered on the West Coast, but ripples across the U.S. California has a program that has been successful by all measures. — It generates $2 billion/year to finance clean fuel investments with NO taxpayer dollars — It is 3+ years ahead of schedule in reducing emissions that are driving #climatechange — It reduces air pollution that causes asthma and a host of other health issues — It especially lowers pollution exposure for communities of color and low-income families — It funds clean public transit and electric charging — More than 2/3 of the diesel used in California is now from renewable sources — Data proves it does not drive gasoline prices — On the contrary, thanks to fuel market competition, cleaner fuels are often cheaper than diesel or gasoline — AND, it has achieved all of this without much fuss, fanfare, or disruption of our daily lives This program is the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. The root of its success is an all-of-the-above approach. It provides a powerful financial incentive for companies to reduce emissions that cause climate change, then lets the market do its thing. The program is working. And I and the Low Carbon Fuels Coalition are working to help ensure it stays that way. But some special interests refuse to let a good thing be. Instead, they are advocating to make the program more expensive while slowing progress—or ever reversing—this success. It’s disheartening that the biggest opponents to a policy designed to achieve maximum benefits at minimum cost come from environmentalists. Climate change is either an existential threat or it is not. For 100 years, #transportation has been powered almost exclusively by petroleum. All of us and everything else that moves from place to place has been tied to the fate of world oil prices and subject to the interests of far away dictators. And using so much petroleum has come with a host of environmental consequences, not to mention massive greenhouse gas emissions. The Low Carbon Fuels Standard is changing that reality. A growing variety of waste and renewable energy sources are used for fuels and electricity in transportation. Many fuels can even be used in existing vehicles and vessels, and some are regularly cheaper for drivers. A hearing on Nov 8th will determine the fate of the program. Anyone interested in ensuring that we continue this demonstrable success can add your voice in support of a #YestoLCFS vote on Nov. 8th. Feel free to reach out for more info. #TheLCFSworks

March and April have been busy months for vehicle emission regulation in the U.S. Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a set of final emission rules setting stringent emission standards for all vehicle classes. These emissions rules are the latest in the agency’s series of actions ratcheting down criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from engines and vehicles and furthering the transition to zero-emission technologies. #Energy #Manufacturing #EPA

March and April have been busy months for vehicle emission regulation in the U.S. Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a set of final emission rules setting stringent emission standards for all vehicle classes. These emissions rules are the latest in the agency’s series of actions ratcheting down criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from engines and vehicles and furthering the transition to zero-emission technologies. #Energy #Manufacturing #EPA

EV Environmental Benefits: Public Perception Shifting Despite Evidence NPR’s Camila Domonoske recently explored why some Americans are becoming less convinced about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, despite substantial evidence supporting their positive impact. This shift in public opinion comes at a crucial time for the EV industry and climate action efforts. Growing Skepticism Among Non-EV Buyers Data from Ipsos reveals a 5 percentage point drop since 2022 in the majority of Americans who believe EVs offer environmental benefits over gas cars. This decline is primarily among those not considering EV purchases. Domonoske’s investigation was sparked by listener questions about EVs’ environmental impacts. She noted, “Question No. 1, […] by Haye Kesteloo #ev #BatteryTechnology #Ford #Make #Nio #Tesla

March and April have been busy months for vehicle emission regulation in the U.S. Last month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a set of final emission rules setting stringent emission standards for all vehicle classes. These emissions rules are the latest in the agency’s series of actions ratcheting down criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions from engines and vehicles and furthering the transition to zero-emission technologies. #Energy #Manufacturing #EPA