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The final rule from the EPA targeting emissions from heavy-duty vehicles including trucks and buses poses both technical and financial challenges, particularly for the small businesses that are the backbone of America's trucking fleet. This regulation could not only affect the cost of transporting goods but also lead to permanent price inflation, impacting the economy at large. As we face these new regulations, it's essential to consider their broader implications. What strategies might businesses and policymakers consider to mitigate these challenges? #RegulatoryImpact #TransportationEconomy #EPAEmissionsRule #SustainableSolutions 

Big news from Ohio! The Legislature has passed Senate Resolution 155, ensuring consumer choice in the automotive marketplace. CEA’s own Christopher Ventura applauds this move, highlighting how it prevents restrictive policies that raise costs without environmental benefits. Learn the importance of maintain #vehiclechoice for families and small businesses ⬇ #ConsumerChoice #AutomotiveMarket #EnergyPolicy #OhioLegislature

When it comes to #EVs, how does North Carolina stack up against its Southeastern peers? For more on NC’s performance, check out @cleanenergyorg and @AtlasPolicy's latest "Transportation Electrification in the Southeast" report: https://hubs.ly/Q02WblrX0

The political landscape will have large scale impact on the trucking industry. We can see a clear example of this in the Senate Republican's recent opposition to the White House's electric vehicle agenda. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas introduced a Congressional Review Act resolution aimed at halting a new NHTSA rule on fuel economy standards, which he claims is a "war against affordable gas-powered cars." This push is part of a broader Republican effort to challenge the administration's push for EVs and stricter fuel standards. The White House, backed by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, argues that these fuel-economy standards will save money, reduce pollution, and lessen reliance on foreign oil. However, Republicans continue to challenge these measures, highlighting the strain on infrastructure and the economic impact on consumers. https://lnkd.in/g8qcaCrf

Are Electric Cars the Future of Transportation or a Government Power Grab? The federal US government is pushing for 60% of all new car production to be electric by 2030, but is this sustainable for US infrastructure, the private sector, and the average American consumer? Thirteen Republican-led states think not, and they are taking the federal government to court over this mandate. #Agency #Department #Energy #Environmental #protection #Republicans

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Good afternoon! FHWA regulations conversations in the trucking industry are forming into a peculiar problem for most truckers with the new emissions policies set to take effect in the coming years. Republican lawmakers have been adamantly fighting against these new proposed improvisions and decisions referring to the emissions protocols that truckers will need in order to continue operating as a licensed carrier in almost all U.S states. Fighting back against these regulations comes months after Biden's climate correction proposal. “This one-size-fits-all regulation puts states with more small towns and rural communities that are not able to cut emissions by building a metro system, buying electric buses or building miles of bike lanes between communities at a significant disadvantage,” one of the reps stated to add more context to highlighting the impractical nature of the Federal Highway Administrations decision. CLICK LINK BELOW TO READ MORE! https://lnkd.in/gi3uhQKR

Congratulations to Assembly Member Phil Ting and my client Coltura as well as co sponsors Coalition for Clean Air, Greenlining Institute, Union of Concerned Scientists, and Valley Clean Air Now on the passage of AB 2401 (Ting) from the California Assembly with a 72-0 vote! The bill updates the state’s Clean Cars 4 All program to shift the state's existing EV incentives and steer them to lower-income, high-mileage drivers with older, high-polluting vehicles, especially in disadvantaged communities.   Coltura’s research shows that just 9% of all private light-duty drivers consume a third of CA’s gasoline. On average, these gasoline Superusers would save $589 a month on fuel alone by switching to an EVs. The bill now moves onto the CA Senate 👏 https://lnkd.in/gQEmzruF The bill now moves onto the CA Senate 👏 https://lnkd.in/gQEmzruF

New options for cleaning up from the inside out. Great things can happen sooner than later. Watch good economics make healthier communities and more money in your pockets. Check out the details here: https://lnkd.in/gTBV3wGi

🌟 Is California paving the way for a zero-emission revolution despite federal roadblocks? 🌟 In a bold move signaling steadfast commitment to clean transportation, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will not back down from its zero-emission vehicle goals—even if the incoming Trump administration dismantles critical federal incentives like the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles. 🛻💨 Instead of retreating, Newsom is proposing state-level rebates aimed at making electric vehicle purchases accessible to residents. This vision highlights California's determination to champion sustainability and innovative solutions in an era of uncertainty. The ongoing dialogue about environmental responsibility takes center stage as states grapple with national policy shifts. Will these local innovations inspire other states or create even more division in clean transportation initiatives? One thing is clear: Californians are gearing up for a cleaner future, and they're looking toward their government to support their journey towards driving electric! What do you think about this proactive approach? Could state incentives be the key to maintaining progress on green initiatives while navigating possible cuts at the federal level? Connect with startups to drive your corporate innovation 🚀 Book a meeting! https://lnkd.in/dFYwmbHq #California #ElectricVehicles #ZeroEmissions #GovernorNewsom #Sustainability #EVRebates #CleanTransportation #Innovation #EcoFriendly #CorporateResponsibility Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dJDnvtUy