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By Pedro Piris-Cabezas and Glenda ChenThe adoption of electricity-based synthetic fuels, also known as e-fuels, will be essential for any hard-to-decarbonize sector with a stake in…
A new report from South Coast Air Quality Management District shows the District’s groundbreaking warehouse Indirect Source Rule is catalyzing hundreds of zero-emission truck acquisitions and,…
2024 was another record year for electric truck deployments, proving that the shift to zero-emission is not slowing down
The shift to electric trucks is accelerating faster than ever. This has been another record year for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle deployment, with 2024 outpacing…
By Hiro ShirakawaAs one of the world’s top five importers and financiers of oil and natural gas, Japan is uniquely positioned to influence methane emissions along…
New study suggests preparing the grid now for electric trucks and buses can save ratepayers money
By Michael Zimmerman A new study by Black & Veatch, commissioned by Environmental Defense Fund, provides further evidence that proactive grid investments don’t just help electric vehicles…
By Michael Zimmerman and Neda Deylami The market for electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in the U.S. is rapidly expanding. As of October 2024, 11 states have…
This week the Texas Department of Transportation released the final report from a statewide interagency taskforce focused on how to support charging infrastructure for medium- and…
Boosting EV infrastructure: $521M in grants to expand charging access across U.S. corridors and communities
The Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program recently announced additional funding awards for Round 1 applicants, totaling $521.19 million in grants to 51 applicants as part of…
From Production to Propulsion: Effective Shipping Regulations Should Account for the Full Lifecycle Emissions of Marine Fuels
By Natacha StamatiouThe Posidonia shipping exhibition in Greece put innovation on display, yet what stood out was the industry’s cautious approach to decarbonization, particularly the absence…
Image credit: © European Union, 2024By Anna Lóránt and Léa PilsnerThe EU is finalising its Delegated Act on Low Carbon Fuels, a critical piece of its…