The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced the availability of $4.6 billion in competitive grants to fund state, local, and Tribal programs and policies that cut climate pollution, advance environmental justice, and implement clean energy benefits across the country. EPA claimed that as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda – central to Bidenomics – the Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) competitions will use community-driven solutions to the climate crisis, helping to accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
“Communities across the Mid-Atlantic Region will benefit as states and other partners use this historic funding to develop solutions to reduce the negative impacts of climate change and help create healthier, more resilient places to live, work and thrive,” said EPA Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator Adam Ortiz. Continue reading
EU August Sales – BEVs Soar to 20% Market Share
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EU new car registrations increased ~21% in August with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) passing 20% share for the first time in history, according to the ACEA* trade group. During August 2023, there were 787,626 registered units, marking the thirteenth consecutive month of growth.
“Despite August typically being a slower month for car sales, double-digit gains indicate that the EU market is rebounding from last year’s component shortages. There were double-digit percentage gains in most markets, including the three largest: Germany (+37.3%), France (+24.3%), and Italy (+11.9%), ACEA said. Continue reading →