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Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration withdrew the regulations after learning that the Regulation Review Committee had enough votes to kill them.
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A measure before the Connecticut Legislative Review Committee could decide whether or not the state bans the sale of gas-powered vehicles by 2035.
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Connecticut Republicans and Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont disagree over electrifying the state’s vehicle sales by 2035. Both sides have spoken out about the issue ahead of a vote in the legislature's Regulations Review Committee.
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Governor Kathy Hochul announced $100 million available for the first round of funding to implement zero-emission buses in New York, but the timeline for implementing these mandates may not be feasible for school districts.
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Connecticut’s top leaders are pushing forward with plans to require all vehicle sales to be electric by 2035. But the plan does not have support from Republican lawmakers, and has also drawn criticism from some auto retailers and energy employees.
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The state Department of Energy and Environment Protection implemented new regulations last month that would electrify the state fleet by 2035 and prohibit the procurement of diesel-powered buses after Jan. 1, 2024.
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In an effort to reduce the state’s greenhouse gas emissions, Connecticut officials have proposed a plan that would require car dealerships to exclusively sell electric passenger vehicles by 2035.
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Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons said the electric bus fleet would go a long way to reducing pollution in her city because the transportation sector is responsible for 38% of greenhouse gas emissions in Connecticut.
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The project called “MOVE New Haven” includes the purchase of 15 new electric buses, the creation of 18 new stops, four mini-hubs, bus-only lanes and new traffic lights.
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The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is giving $500 to $1,500 vouchers to people in Connecticut for the purchase of electric bikes to encourage eco-friendly travel.