Michigan can lead with a Clean Fuel Standard
On October 3rd, Representative Andrews (D-Saint Joseph) introduced House Bill 5083, legislation that would implement a clean fuel standard in Michigan. This is a House version of the bill introduced…
Incentives are Critical for Unlocking Growth in the Hydrogen IndustryÂ
Hydrogen fuel holds immense importance in the pursuit of carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability. Most notably, hydrogen can act as a sustainable fuel source for transportation sectors that are hard…
Paving the Way for Clean Hydrogen in Michigan
Through tax incentives and substantial investments, the federal government envisions a remarkable 5-fold growth of the clean-hydrogen industry by the end of the decade. This rapid expansion will propel the…
State of Michigan Invests more than $145 million in Clean Mobility Programs
The Michigan Legislature recently approved the state’s $82 billion budget for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Education, infrastructure, and the environment all received significant funding in the state's largest-ever budget. Also…
Tesla’s NACS Connector Gains Momentum as a De Facto EV Charging Standard
Update December 19, 2023: The original blog post stated that the North American Charging Standard was not a true industry standard. On December 18th, SAE, the professional engineering organization that…
Michigan’s Opportunity for Clean Fleet Transformation
The state of Michigan owns or leases 14,354 vehicles, according to the 2023 State of Michigan Fleet Plan. In FY2022, the State’s leased fleet utilized 6,175,773 gallons of fuel, traveling…
Powering Michigan’s Electric Future: The Need for Investment in Public EV Charging Infrastructure
There are currently over 140,000 level 2 and DC fast EV charging stations deployed across the United States. According to an S&P Global study, to support the expected 7.8 million…
Michigan Clean School Bus Program: An Investment for Our Children’s Future
In the United States, school buses transport over 20 million students to and from school daily. Shockingly, over 90% of these buses are diesel powered, emitting harmful pollutants that pose…
Well-to-Wheels Approach for Reducing Emissions from Transportation Fuels
A clean fuels standard aims to reduce the average carbon intensity of transportation fuels over time. Carbon intensity measures the greenhouse gas emissions that a fuel is responsible for, and…
Sinking Funds for School Buses
Clean school buses are a win-win-win; they are good for students’ health and wellbeing, save districts money, and support the transition to a clean energy economy. A bill (SB 63)…