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Will California rise to the Biden administration’s SAF Grand Challenge?
Although sustainable aviation fuels have faced some stumbling blocks, several measures are available to support SAF scaleup
Aligning the U.S. greenhouse gas standard for cars and light trucks with the Paris Climate Agreement
The next phase of the GHG standards present an opportunity to put the U.S. on a definitive decarbonization pathway
Biden wants all new commercial trucks to go electric by 2040
By signing the Global MOU and committing to 100% ZEV truck sales in 204 the Biden Administration sends an important signal at a key moment. It will shape EPA’s ambition for the Phase III GHG standard, and changes the game globally as well.
To put the United States on track to reach 50% electric vehicle sales in 2030, cut the greenhouse gas target in half
Making the next round of standards at anything less stringent would mean leaving climate benefits on the table
A 2022 update on electric car sales: China taking the lead, the U.S. catching up, and Europe falling behind
Standards and supporting policies can have a big impact on the electric vehicle market
Will EPA’s proposed clean truck emission standards deliver environmental justice in U.S. states?
Adopting the most stringent possible rule can address the disproportionate impacts of emissions from diesel trucks and alleviate health burdens.
Plug-in hybrids: Friend and foe in Canada’s climate quest
The prevalence of plug-in hybrids in the electric vehicle stock has an important impact on GHG emission trends over time.
Scrub-less in Seattle, but not yet in Tacoma
Ports in Seattle and Tacoma could become leaders in the transition to zero-emission technologies by combining progressive environmental policy with their existing supply of low-carbon electricity.
Canada applies for the post of World Leader on electric vehicles
A faux interview with the Government of Canada regarding its ambition on transitioning to electric vehicles
The bullet train to lower-carbon travel
Examines the carbon benefits of replacing some short-haul flights in the US with rail trips.
2021: Another chapter in the global race towards electrification
The data is in—what’s the status of electric vehicle uptake in the three largest markets?
Vancouver’s new scrubber restrictions mean cleaner waters
The first phase of scrubber washwater discharge restrictions in the Port of Vancouver began this week.
