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Pilot Co. Travel Centers Expanding Access to Electric Charging Stations in 2024
As low-carbon vehicles become more widely used across the US, fuel suppliers are finding ways to keep up with the changes to the rapidly evolving transportation sector. Recently, GM and Pilot Company have announced a collaboration to install 2,000 new electric vehicle charging stations across the country.This article explores the impacts of alternate fueling initiatives…
Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations Are Live
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR, or the Regulations) went into full effect on 1 July, 2023. The CFR are a nationwide program aimed at reducing the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels by 15% below 2016 levels by 2030. The CFR are a major step towards a cleaner transportation future for Canada and pave the way…
New York's Clean Fuel Standard: An Introduction
Following in the footsteps of Canada, California, and other West Coast states, New York State has taken the first steps in establishing a statewide clean fuel standard, which would regulate carbon emissions from fuel producers and promote the adoption of alternate fuel sources in the transportation sector.New York’s program, known as the Clean Fuel Standard (CFS)…
Which States Have a Low Carbon Fuel Standard?
As the world looks for innovative ways to combat greenhouse gas emissions, the transition to low-carbon fuels and the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) have become crucial to reducing carbon emissions. A growing number of regions around North America have begun adopting policies aimed at achieving these goals, with the low carbon fuel standard (LCFS)…
Generating Credits with the Oregon Clean Fuels Program: Regulatory Updates for Electric Forklifts
Oregon’s Clean Fuel Program adopted regulatory updates in June 2023 that affect how fleet owners and operators can generate credits from their electric forklifts. The memorandum will require all electric vehicles to be metered in order to be eligible to earn credits. These changes heavily impact electric forklifts, which currently generate credits using an alternative…
Fostering Innovation in Transportation with Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations
Canada is rolling out new legislation that will rewrite the transportation industry. The Clean Fuel Regulations incentivise businesses to implement new technologies that lower carbon usage and promote the development and adoption of greener fuels, making Canada a worldwide leader in alternate transportation fuels while bringing the country to net-zero carbon emissions.This article explores how…
A Complete Guide to British Columbia's LCFS: Making the BC Low Carbon Fuel Standard Work for You
British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) works to significantly reduce the carbon intensity of British Columbia’s fuel pool by creating economic incentives for low-carbon fuel suppliers and imposing regulations on fuel suppliers. These incentives seek to expedite the adoption of alternative fuels across BC’s transportation sectorThis article explains how British Columbia’s Low Carbon Fuel…
Canada's Emissions Reduction Plan: Planning for Zero-Emission Fleets by 2040
Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan is a sweeping suite of regulations aimed at reducing emissions across every sector of the nation’s economy. The transportation industry will be among the most heavily impacted, with 100% of passenger cars and commercial truck sales slated to be zero-emission as early as 2035. As a result, internal combustion engine…
Maximizing the Benefits of Canada's Clean Fuel Regulations for Your Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Canada’s Clean Fuel Regulations are scheduled to go into full effect 1 July, 2023. The Regulations are an integral part of Canada’s climate plan and seek to reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector. Market-based incentives will give owners of electric vehicle charging stations the opportunity to earn cash rebates by reducing their carbon emissions.This…
Changes to Washington’s Economy: Understanding the Impacts of the Clean Fuel Standard
The Clean Fuel Standard was introduced to Washington State in January 2023. Modeled after a similar program in California, the Clean Fuel Standard incentivizes the adoption of low-carbon fuels in the transportation sector by allowing electric vehicle owners to earn credits for their reduced emissions.This new program will have major impacts on Washington’s economy over…