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Biden wants an electric vehicle revolution. Will communities of color be left behind?

Biden wants an electric vehicle revolution. Will communities of color be left behind?

Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Bill Williams, a real estate developer on Chicago's West Side, was an early adopter of electric vehicles, at first leasing a Tesla Model S before recently upgrading to a Taycan, the first electric car made by Porsche.

His motivation to drive an electric vehicle, or EV, was largely that the technological novelty intrigued him, he said, although there was another reason: "I'm not saying I'm an environmentalist, but I do think about the Earth, and I do care about the future of the planet. So if it's not too late, I'd like to be someone who's part of the solution."

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EDTA Support for the National EV Charging Initiative

EDTA Support for the National EV Charging Initiative

Thursday, August 12, 2021

To achieve net-zero emissions and lead the world in electric drive technology, the United States urgently needs a comprehensive and diverse network of electric charging and fueling stations to serve interstate, regional and local transportation needs. The Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with 23 other organizations to create the National EV Charging Initiative, pledging to collaborate with government partners and stakeholders, to speed the build-out of the essential infrastructure for an electric drive fleet. More information about...Read More

U.S. House Democrats seek at least $160 billion in new EV funding

U.S. House Democrats seek at least $160 billion in new EV funding

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - A group of 29 U.S. House Democrats want congressional leaders to include at least $160 billion in additional funding for electric vehicles as part of a $3.5 trillion spending measure, according to a letter seen by Reuters.

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Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win

Senate Passes $1 Trillion Infrastructure Bill, Handing Biden a Bipartisan Win

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

WASHINGTON — The Senate gave overwhelming bipartisan approval on Tuesday to a $1 trillion infrastructure bill to rebuild the nation’s deteriorating roads and bridges and fund new climate resilience and broadband initiatives, delivering a key component of President Biden’s agenda.

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Senate passes infrastructure bill and budget framework — here’s what happens next

Senate passes infrastructure bill and budget framework — here’s what happens next

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

After months of wrangling, the Senate just passed a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and a budget resolution calling for $3.5 trillion more in spending.

The path ahead will not get any smoother for Democrats trying to shepherd President Joe Biden’s mammoth economic plans through Congress.

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A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us.

A Hotter Future Is Certain, Climate Panel Warns. But How Hot Is Up to Us.

Monday, August 9, 2021

Nations have delayed curbing their fossil-fuel emissions for so long that they can no longer stop global warming from intensifying over the next 30 years, though there is still a short window to prevent the most harrowing future, a major new United Nations scientific report has concluded.

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At Least Two-Thirds of Global Car Sales Will Be Electric by 2040

At Least Two-Thirds of Global Car Sales Will Be Electric by 2040

Monday, August 9, 2021

Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating thanks to improvements in battery density and cost, more charging points, and government policies that make driving dirty cars more difficult. Still, if any country is going to meet its net-zero emissions targets in the next 30 years, more needs to be done to clean up road transportation. Here’s BloombergNEF’s view on where the EV industry is headed now. 

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Nissan Targets 40% Of U.S. Sales To Be All-Electric By 2030

Nissan Targets 40% Of U.S. Sales To Be All-Electric By 2030

Monday, August 9, 2021

Following the White House's official announcement of the electrification target for the U.S., Nissan has announced that by 2030, 40% of its vehicle sales in the U.S. will be all-electric vehicles.

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Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

Senators struggle to amend, finish $1T infrastructure bill

Friday, August 6, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearing decision time, senators were struggling to wrap up work on the bipartisan infrastructure plan despite hopes to expedite consideration and voting on the nearly $1 trillion proposal.

The package had appeared on track for eventual Senate passage, a rare accord between Republicans and Democrats joining on a shared priority that also is essential to President Joe Biden’s agenda. But senators hit new problems late Thursday as they worked late into the night on amendments. A procedural vote was set for Saturday.

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Biden’s electric vehicle sales goal won’t be too hard to reach by 2030

Biden’s electric vehicle sales goal won’t be too hard to reach by 2030

Thursday, August 5, 2021

President Joe Biden announced an agreement Thursday that aims to push the US auto industry to sell more electric vehicles. The goals include a “shared aspiration” that 40% to 50% of vehicles sold in the US will be electric, plug-in hybrids or hydrogen-powered.

This will be a challenge, some experts say, but isn’t really as hard as it might seem. Battery-powered vehicle sales, including both all-electric and plug-in hybrids, are expected to make up just 4.3% of all vehicles sold in the US this year, according to IHS Markit.

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