Combustion car sales will be banned in California by 2035
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has officially approved the Advanced Clean Cars II rule that establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035, 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out
Biden admin. takes lead on zero-emission school bus deployment
The White House has announced the first round of funding for electric school buses as part of the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. $500 million will be available to help school districts purchase vehicles and install infrastructure. As of September 2021, there were 1,738 electric school buses awarded, ordered, delivered and deployed in the United
Funding available for federal $5B zero-emission school bus program
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the U.S. Federal Government has dedicated $5 billion in funding to deploy zero-emission and clean school buses over the next five years. Priority districts can receive up to $375,000 per bus in funding, which can represent up to 100% of an all-electric school bus price, while
Calif. bill advances to aid drivers using the most gasoline to switch to EVs
The California Assembly Transportation Committee passed a ZEV incentive reform bill, AB 2816, by a bipartisan 6-2 vote on April 18. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember Phil Ting (D-San Francisco), directs the California Air Resources Board to maximize the climate and equity impacts of the state’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) incentive programs. It ties incentive
EV charging infrastructure is growing – but it must grow more
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio! That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
EV charging infrastructure is growing, but it must grow more!
Look, we just saw a charging station at a bank in Akron, Ohio. That must be a sign that these things have got to be darn near popping up everywhere at this point, right? Not quite. Honestly, though, the numbers aren’t terrible. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, there are 46,286 locations in the
ZETA says high gas prices show how EVs are affordable now
The Zero Emission Transportation Association’s (ZETA) recent analysis of electric vehicle costs across sixteen states shows that electric vehicles are saving and will continue to save consumers money on gas and maintenance costs, which are inherent to traditional gas-powered vehicles as prices at the pump stay high and unpredictable for customers into the new year.
Biden’s infrastructure bill, EV logistics & more – with ACERTUS
What changes will the Biden Administration’s infrastructure bill bring from a logistics standpoint? What’s good and what falls short? We talk about this and more with our guest, Trent Broberg, CEO of ACERTUS, on the latest episode of The Amped EV Podcast. This is an audio-only version of our episode with Trent Broberg, CEO of
Biden’s infrastructure bill & EV logistics – with ACERTUS
The folks at ACERTUS know a thing or two about EVs. Through a combination of technology, expertise and infrastructure, ACERTUS is a comprehensive automotive logistics company with the ability to move, store, recondition, title and deliver vehicles anywhere in North America. That’s why Trent Broberg, CEO of ACERTUS, is the perfect person to pepper with
ZETA endorses EV charging infrastructure for Farmers Act
The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) endorsed the bipartisan Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure For Farmers Act that was introduced by Representative Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Representative Tom Rice (R-SC-07). This bill expands the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) to include electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. REAP is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and
U.S. House Ag Committee holds hearing on EV investments
The U.S. House Committee on Agriculture recently held a hearing entitled “Implications of Electric Vehicle Investments for Agriculture and Rural America.” Committee Chairman Rep. David Scott (D-GA) emphasized the importance of not leaving rural America behind in the push to vehicle electrification, said the Automotive Service Association in a recent press release. Widespread adoption
What to expect from EV charging in 2022 – with ChargePoint
The EV charging infrastructure market is changing rapidly. Where is the charging segment going in 2022? What trends will emerge as infrastructure legislation is implemented? This is an audio-only version of our episode with Rich Mohr, global vice president, fleet solutions at ChargePoint. Go ahead, you’re already here – take a listen! But if you’re
