The European Union is reconsidering one of its most ambitious climate policies. In December 2025, EU lawmakers signaled plans to soften the bloc’s 2035 requirement for new passenger vehicles to be fully zero-emission. Instead of a strict 100% zero-emission vehicle target, the EU is now moving toward a 90% fleet-wide emissions reduction, allowing limited use […]
Sustainability
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 […]
Bay Area Relaunches “Clean Cars for All” with $10 Million Boost
The San Francisco Bay Area is once again investing in clean transportation. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has relaunched the Clean Cars for All program with more than $10 million in new funding. The program helps low-income residents replace older gas-powered vehicles with zero-emission options. Axios reports on the relaunch here. How the […]
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 […]