The case for zero-emission vehicles has long rested on projections. A new peer-reviewed study has replaced the projections with proof. Published in The Lancet Planetary Health, research out of USC’s Keck School of Medicine confirms that ZEV adoption is already producing measurable reductions in air pollution across California. For environmental engineer Benjamin Zev, whose work […]
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California Forms Global Green-Tech Partnerships at COP30
California’s governor, Gavin Newsom, used the COP30 climate gathering in Belém to form new international collaborations focused on clean technology, methane reduction, biodiversity, and zero-emissions transport. While federal participation was minimal, California stepped forward with its own agreements involving Brazil, Colombia and Chile. New Agreements Center on Green Innovation Each collaboration outlines shared work on […]
Annual EV Charging Infrastructure Conference Heads to New York
As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, the question of how to keep pace with charging demand has never been more urgent. That’s the focus of the upcoming 7th Annual EV Charging Infrastructure US Conference, taking place October 21–22, 2025, at the New York Marriott Downtown. The event, organized by Global Transmission Report, will bring together leaders […]
Truck Makers Sue California Over Clean Truck Partnership
A group of major truck manufacturers suing California over its Clean Truck Partnership (CTP), calling the agreement invalid after recent federal action. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of California, includes big names like Daimler Truck, PACCAR, Volvo Group, and International Motors. These manufacturers argue that Congress’s June 2025 decision to revoke key emissions […]
Current ZEV goals “not realistic,” according to Vermont Governor
According to the Governor of Vermont, Phil Scott, the goal timeline for transitioning to zero emissions vehicles is “not realistic.” Benjamin Zev, Zero Emissions Vehicle advocate, discusses the various obstacles Scott foresees as Vermont attempts to address this issue: Vermont, along with 12 other states (including New York, Maryland, Massachusetts and California), have adopted a […]