Topic: Policy

Phase 3

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EPA Sets Stricter Phase 3 Emission Standards, Industry Reacts

April 1, 2024After almost a year since the proposed rule was introduced, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its Phase 3 emission standards, ruffling more than a few feathers along the way.

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ACT News Talks Tech: CHBC’s Katrina Fritz

March 13, 2024Katrina Fritz, President and CEO of the California Hydrogen Business Council, discussed the state of the hydrogen industry in the latest ACT News Talks Tech interview. 

California Hydrogen Business Council (CHBC)

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A Roadmap to Securing Federal Funding for Grid and Fleet Upgrades

February 27, 2024With grid and fleet upgrades more important than ever, federal funding for clean transportation and energy projects can help with the high initial costs, if you know where to look and how to secure it.

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Tips to Consider When Writing a Community Benefits Plan

February 27, 2024Community Benefits Plans (CBPs) require a comprehensive proposal that extensively addresses four priority components explaining the positive impact and benefits of clean energy projects.

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Announcing ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect, an Inaugural Event on Freight Sustainability and Partnerships

February 7, 2024ACT Expo is excited to announce the inaugural ACT Shipper-Carrier Connect event, taking place May 22-23, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nevada, co-located with ACT Expo, to unite shippers, carriers, and logistics providers to shape the future of sustainable freight.

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Diverse Strategies Facilitating Clean Transportation from Federal to Local Levels

January 29, 2024Even within the framework of the Inflation Reduction Act, it is at the state and local level where some of the most innovative examples of climate leadership reside.

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Volvo Trucks President to Give Insight into the Future of Commercial Transport at ACT Expo 2024

January 10, 2024Volvo Trucks President Roger Alm will present an engaging keynote address on the 2024 ACT Expo mainstage, providing attendees with unique insight into the future of commercial transportation at the 13th annual show.

ACT Expo

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Embracing the Advanced Clean Trucks Rule, or Not?

January 10, 2024Despite the many states who quickly adopted the ACT rule, 2023 saw the first instances of unexpected retreats from the effort, reflecting an evolution in the zero emissions approaches taken by medium- and heavy-duty fleets.

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New Federal Guidance on Critical Minerals Signals Changes for EVs

January 8, 2024With an administration that has set an EV precedent and an ambitious target of 50% of EV sale shares in the U.S. by 2030, new federal guidances aim to help change how and where the critical minerals used to produce EVs will be sourced and processed.

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CA Drayage Fleets Get Reprise from Clean Fleets Rule

January 2, 2024In a recent letter to the California Trucking Association, CARB stated it will delay enforcement of certain provisions until the EPA makes its final decision on ACF waivers.

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COP28

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North America Makes a Splash at COP28

December 19, 2023North America played an active role in some landmark moments at the event, focusing on its efforts to accelerate the adoption of clean transportation technologies.

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diversity

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Canada Empowers Black Entrepreneurs with Clean Tech Funding

October 13, 2023The Federation of African Canadian Economics is administering $160 million to eligible Black-owned businesses for capital investments, including clean transportation vehicles and refueling and recharging equipment.

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EV Infrastructure

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ACF Deadlines Present Fleets with Challenges, Opportunities for EV Infrastructure

October 6, 2023This landmark regulation compels fleets to help California meet its climate and air quality goals but brings a new challenge — where to secure scalable charging infrastructure.

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RIN

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The Importance of Data Integrity in RIN Reporting

October 4, 2023RINs are the currency of the industry, and optimizing an RNG site through expertise and technology can help companies that produce and trade in RNG get the most value from their RIN reporting.

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House Bill Could Limit State’s Power to Reduce Vehicle Emissions

September 20, 2023A recently House-passed piece of legislation could stop states like California from limiting the sale of internal combustion engines.

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Canada Cleans Fleet with $200 Million Green Freight Program

September 11, 2023To match the budget and clean energy targets of its southern neighbor, Canada has concluded annual investments of $100 billion are necessary to achieve net-zero emissions targets by 2050.

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