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Unpacking California's 2024 Zero Emission Fleet Mandate
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Loading and Unloading Under GL and Auto Policies: 2022
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Analysis by Julie Dautermann, Competitive Intelligence Analyst - Foley is here to help you through all aspects of rethinking your long-term business strategies, investments, partnerships, and technology. ...more
In June 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced that U.S. consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on their purchase of more than 150,000 clean vehicles since January 1, 2024, thanks to...more
The Department of Treasury, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Department of Energy finalized guidance on the requirements for new and used clean vehicles to be eligible for federal tax credits....more
We are pleased to publish our latest white paper, entitled Driving Change: Scaling Up EVs in the U.S." The report highlights the challenges of expanding electric vehicles (EVs) and EV battery manufacturing in the U.S....more
As we enter 2024, we once again review the most significant legislation, policy changes and regulatory actions with respect to climate change taken by California in the past year. In contrast to 2022, which brought a revamp...more
On December 4, 2023, the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of the Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published related proposed guidance on the eligibility of an electric vehicle for the section...more
New proposed Treasury and Department of Energy ("DOE") guidance, issued on December 1, 2023, offers clarity on which vehicles will be disqualified from the Clean Vehicle Tax Credit due to the inclusion of minerals or...more
On December 1, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released long-awaited proposed guidance defining “foreign entity of concern” (FEOC) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Simultaneously, the U.S....more
Introduction - The focus of this issue of Plugged In is the critical role played by all levels of government in the rapid transition from ICE to BEV. Our first article is entitled “Government’s Critical Role in Transition to...more
1. German parliament passes amendment of Competition Act - The German parliament has amended the German Competition Act (Gesetz gegen Wettbewerbsbeschränkungen). The changes are intended to speed up sector investigations...more
Amid a challenging economic climate, international buyers prompted by the energy transition target mainstay sectors including industrials & chemicals and automotive - German M&A has been negatively impacted by an array of...more
Artificial intelligence promises to transform the way we live and work and its impact will undoubtedly stretch to every business sector across the globe. This next generation of technology brings exciting possibilities and...more
Summary - In an effort to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) usage, New York’s Legislature passed four vehicle charging infrastructure bills this session that are awaiting action by Governor Kathy Hochul. Under the Climate...more
California is at the forefront of adopting a more sustainable transportation system, with a strong commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving air quality. A critical aspect of this effort is the widespread...more
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) published guidance on April 17, 2023, in the form of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), detailing the critical minerals and battery components requirements under Section 30D of the...more
This past year represents a real turning point in the transition to electric vehicles, demonstrated by new major incentives and regulatory activities at both federal and state government levels and several notable...more
Congress and the Biden Administration recognize hydrogen’s potential to address the clean energy imperative. This past year, The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriated $8B of spending to build out clean hydrogen...more
Companies in Canada and the United States are moving forward to advance electric mobility and its promises for a cleaner economy. Birgit Matthiesen speaks with Daniel Breton, President and CEO of Electric Mobility Canada. ...more
In 2021, the automotive industry was awash in change— driven by investment trends, new goals set by the Biden-Harris administration, and international electric vehicle–focused developments. Looking back, 2021 will be viewed...more
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act signed into law today not only makes critical investments in our core infrastructure, it creates several new programs to support the increasing electrification of the transportation...more
In its just-concluded session, the Washington legislature passed several pieces of legislation intended to promote the transition of Washington’s transportation system away from fossil fuels. The most consequential of these,...more
On January 29, General Motors stunned the vehicle world by announcing that by 2035, its goal is to phase out all vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, selling only zero-emission cars and trucks. Given the long lead...more
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON INVESTS IN EV CHARGING - California regulators recently approved the largest utility-led deployment of electric vehicle charging equipment in the United States. Under the new program, Southern...more
New Fortress Energy LNG Plant Demonstrates New York Insanity - "For those unfamiliar with the facility, the plant is a gigantic $800 million investment that will take in natural gas from the Marcellus Shale and liquefy it...more
Last month the European Commission continued its drive towards reducing carbon emissions by releasing a low-emission mobility strategy. The strategy identifies key transportation initiatives of the European Commission and...more