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environment2 years ago

"California's $1.9 Billion Plan to Boost Zero-Emission Transportation Infrastructure and EV Sales"

The California Energy Commission has approved a $1.9 billion investment plan to expand the state's zero-emission transportation infrastructure, aiming to deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles across California. The plan includes at least 50 percent of funding targeted to benefit priority populations and is part of the $48 billion California Climate Commitment. The funds will result in 40,000 new chargers statewide, with a focus on benefiting low-income and disadvantaged communities. Additionally, the commission approved an assessment projecting the need for 1 million chargers for 7.1 million EVs by 2030, highlighting the critical role of these investments in meeting projected infrastructure needs.

"Breakthrough: $106 Million Agreement Fuels Hydrogen Vehicle Revolution"
energy2 years ago

"Breakthrough: $106 Million Agreement Fuels Hydrogen Vehicle Revolution"

California lawmakers have agreed to allocate 15% of funds from a billion-dollar climate program to support the construction of hydrogen fueling stations for cars and trucks, despite the fact that only about 12,000 hydrogen vehicles are currently owned in the state. The compromise deal, which is part of a bill reauthorizing fees for the Clean Transportation Program, aims to spend around $106 million on new hydrogen fueling stations by 2030. While some experts argue that the funding is a waste for an industry that has not proven itself, supporters believe it will encourage more people to purchase zero-emission cars and help cut air pollution.