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Hydrogen Combustion is a Dead-End Technology for Heavy-Duty Trucks

Union of Concerned Scientists

While industry tried to paint hydrogen combustion engines as a “bridge” technology to hydrogen fuel cells, their own presentations undermined that very point—instead, this path is a clear dead end. It’s obviously far better to simply avoid all those losses and use the electricity to power battery-electric trucks.

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Changes to California’s Electric Truck Proposal Could Reap Huge Climate and Air Quality Gains

Union of Concerned Scientists

The ACF is an opportunity to deliver meaningful reductions in air pollution for the most affected communities, but the current proposal falls short of what is technologically and economically feasible. Moreover, CARB’s own research shows that this is both economically and technologically feasible.

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EPA’s Proposed Truck Rule Delays Justice for Freight-Impacted Communities

Union of Concerned Scientists

This truck proposal is just more of the same: when considering credits, Option 1 gives away 12 percent of the first step of regulations (2027-2030), causing even further delayed action in an industry that hasn’t seen new tailpipe NO X regulation in over 20 years. Act now—drive emissions reductions a.s.a.p.

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Fighting Climate Change and Unhealthy Air, California Wants to Electrify Trucks, Too

Union of Concerned Scientists

Now that California has taken the lead and set a goal for all passenger vehicles sold in the state to be electric by 2035, the next logical step is electrifying medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. A Volvo VNR electric tractor carrying a shipping container. Public Agency Fleets. Drayage Fleets.

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Truck Loopholes 101 – When Emissions Regulations Don’t Match the Real World

Union of Concerned Scientists

I recently wrote a (very wonky) paper about how giving credits to technology deployment in advance of the beginning of the rule in 2027 could pose a serious problem to the long-term effectiveness on the rule at driving the cleanest technology to market, but it’s worth summarizing here. Limits on mal-maintenance/tampering.

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New York City Planning Commission Approves Zoning Changes Supporting City’s Climate Goals

E2 Law Blog

The changes are designed to support a renewable energy grid, make buildings more energy efficient, support the use of electric vehicles, and reduce waste and stormwater runoff. This will provide greater flexibility for electric equipment such as heat pumps. The proposal will now advance to the City Council for final approval.

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Massachusetts Passes Climate Bill Focused on Clean Energy and Offshore Wind

Law and Environment

GW by 2027. Other provisions include a ban on incentives and rebates from Mass Save related to fossil fuel powered systems, except as backup for electric heat pumps. Electric Grid. However, DOER will lead the solicitation and award process, while DPU will review and approve the final contract with the utility.