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The hardcore anti-LCFS contingent has tried to snooker the public into believing that California's #LCFS is bad for the state's electric vehicle market. Rivian, one of the fastest emerging electric vehicle manufacturers in the world, doesn't agree. The EV maker this week published an op-ed in Capitol Weekly voicing strong support for the LCFS and its benefits for wider EV adoption. From the piece, in very simple terms: "In Rivian’s case, our Rivian Adventure Network 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." https://lnkd.in/gGXNSbGv California Air Resources Board #YestoLCFS #TheLCFSWorks #LowCarbonFuels #RenewableNaturalGas #RNG #CO2 #RenewablePower #SMART #LEADS

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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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The kick-off panel for the EVolve Vehicle-to-Grid annual conference in Berkeley, California, with an incredible panel featuring David Hochschild Chair of the California Energy Commission, Alice Reynolds President of the California Public Utilities Commission, and Tim Echols Commissioner of the Georgia Public Service Commission. The panel was moderated by the esteemed Dr. Nancy Ryan who guided a discussion that was both insightful and inspiring. Key takeaways from the session: 🚗California's Progress: California now boasts more charging ports than gas pumps—a testament to the rapid pace of change and the state’s commitment to an electrified future. 🤝 Bipartisan Support for Climate Action: Climate change and environmental stewardship are issues that transcend political boundaries. Public servants across the political spectrum are coming together to address the clear and present demand from American consumers. 📈 Accelerating Momentum: The panel reinforced that the push towards sustainability is only growing stronger, and the pace of change will continue to accelerate. Grateful to witness the passion and dedication from leaders who are driving forward the future of transportation and energy! Thanks Vehicle-Grid Integration Council Integration Council for planning such an incredible event. #EVOLVE #VehicleToGrid #VGI #EV #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #California #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction

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According to the Transportation Energy Institute's EV Charging Market Status State and Province Biannual Report, publicly accessible EV charging stations continue to rise year-over-year. By the end of Q4 2023, the total number of publicly accessible chargers across all cities reached 195,126, marking a 7.6% increase since Q2 2023 and a 20.9% growth since Q4 2022. This expansion highlights the accelerating momentum in the electric vehicle infrastructure sector, with significant growth in both DC Fast Charging (DCFC) and Level 2 (L2) charging deployments. Level-2 chargers are more common, with about 12% of ramps having a Level-2 charger within a quarter-mile and 41% within a mile, leaving over 80,000 ramps without a Level-2 charger within a mile. In the US, there are approximately 14,500 ramps along the Alternative Fuel Corridors (AFCs). The distribution of DC fast chargers (DCFC) along these ramps mirrors the broader trend: 8% of ramps have a DCFC within a quarter-mile and 27% within a mile, meaning over 10,000 AFC ramps are more than a mile away from the nearest DCFC station. Read the report for more details: https://lnkd.in/gweay8zz #EVcharging #EVcharginginfrastructure #ElectricVehicle #AlternativeFuel

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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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The transition to electric fleets is underway. However, grant funding is available for both the purchase of electric school buses and the development of associated charging infrastructure. To learn more about how this can transform a school district near you, send us an email today! #electriccars #electricschoolbuses #grantfunding #governmentgrants #granterwriters

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Yesterday, Congressmen Tonko and Graves introduced a bipartisan bill to create greater transparency in clean energy supply chains. The TRACE Act (HR 8187) would create a public-private program at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to develop digital identifiers that securely gather and share information about: - the origins of battery materials, - recycled content and end-of-life management, - performance and repair data, - human rights and environmental concerns. A big congratulations to the Congressmen and their teams. With my colleagues at Circulor, we appreciate their leadership and our ongoing collaboration on how digital solutions create more stable, secure, and responsible supply chains. #supplychain #transparency https://lnkd.in/dswUFRKt

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🔋In Washington state, EV drivers are saving $120/month by driving an EV. 👀 Our new analysis featured in CBS News shows that in every state, driving an EV is cheaper than a gas car. See how your state compares: https://lnkd.in/g9ZaBXgP

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The Biden administration's National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy complements a 280-mile commercial EV charging corridor, setting a compelling trajectory for decarbonizing the freight industry. With an extensive network of over 100 public chargers along Interstate 15 and tailored support for diverse vehicle types, transitioning to electric fleets has never been more feasible. At Noodoe, we offer advanced solutions for EV charging and hands-off, autonomous software for electric fleet management. Our solutions guide fleets through every stage of the electrification process, helping them confidently and easily embrace the future of transportation. #electriccars #evcharging #ElectricVehicles #fleets #energytransition #fleetelectrification #fleetmanagement #emobility #Sustainability #automotiveindustry #Electrification #renewableenergy #greenenergy #evcharginginfrastructure #charginginfrastructure #electrification #utility #infrastructure #electrictrucks #futuremobility

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Stellantis to invest in EV infrastructure. Stellantis finally reached an agreement with California’s state regulators to follow its carbon goals regardless of US federal policies. In practical terms, this means: - Zero emission for light vehicles by 2030 - A $10 million investment in public charging infrastructure, - And participation in a car sharing initiative by the state. The push and pull in EV and sustainability regulations continues, but California may be big enough to keep the US market within the 2030 timeframe, regardless of federal requirements.  #ev #california #stellantis #charging #carsharing #zeroemissions #sustainability

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🚙 ⚡ New CEC Funding Opportunity for Enabling EVs as DERs ⚡ 🚙 Attention all those working in the EV charging space! The California Energy Commission has released GFO-24-302 - Enabling Electric Vehicles as Distributed Energy Resources to fund research and innovation that complements and supports actions that automakers, charging providers, utilities, automation service providers, regulators, and other stakeholders are taking to advance VGI in these broad areas. This funding seeks projects that address: ⚡ VGI knowledge gaps ⚡ high costs of V2X or bidirectional charging equipment ⚡ the lack of access to cost-effective, accurate, and flexible submetering solutions. 💰 Awards range from $800k to $3M depending on topic area ⏳ Phase 1 Applications are due 11/22/2024 ⌛ Phase 2 Applications are due 2/27/2025 Sign up for the pre-application workshop on 10/16 and reach out to our team today to get expert support on your application! https://lnkd.in/gx9Q3Mnx

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How to boost EV battery production, uptake, policy, and infrastructure A new report from Troutman Pepper has outlined critical strategies for boosting EV battery manufacturing, adoption, regulations, and infrastructure across the US. The “Driving Change: Scaling up EVs in the US” report warns that outdated and insufficient infrastructure, combined with lacklustre environmental regulatory programmes, is slamming the brakes on domestic EV battery manufacturing and consumer uptake. Barriers to EV scale-up in the US Read here: https://lnkd.in/eAJwgDze #ev #electricvehicles #evbatteries #us #evinfrastructure #batteries

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Bidirectional charging may be required on EVs soon due to new CA law Photo: GM It’s an exciting week for grid resiliency-lovers in California, as Governor Gavin Newsom followed up his earlier smart grid law and signed another law this week which may require bidirectional charging on EVs in the future – though the law has no hard timeline attached, so it may be a while before we see https://lnkd.in/gcgVwinz

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