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U-M researchers challenge USPS EV environmental study

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The NGDV program calls for the purchase of up to 165,000 new mail delivery trucks over the next decade. An all-electric fleet would reduce lifetime greenhouse gas emissions by 14.7 The agency later pledged to electrify at least 40% of its new delivery fleet. billion higher than a fleet with just 10% electric vehicles.

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NY sets 100% ZEV sales goal for new LDVs by 2035, advances Advanced Clean Truck regulation

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The proposed regulation provides medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers with several compliance options and would require a one-time reporting from applicable truck fleets. The proposed regulations complement New York's ongoing efforts and investments to electrify the transportation sector and help achieve the state’s climate goals.

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ICCT study finds state EV incentives playing a significant role in driving sales

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A statistical regression revealed that the total monetary benefit to consumers from state incentives significantly positively correlates with BEV sales when all 50 states and the District of Columbia are included. Source: ICCT. Click to enlarge. Many factors remain outside the scope of this state-level assessment, the researchers said.

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