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What Other States Can Learn from California’s Journey to 150,000 EV Chargers
New RMI analysis explores California’s successes and challenges in its efforts to reform permitting processes for truck depots.
Polyester Reimagined: Evaluating the Impact of Textiles in Accelerating a Market for Low-Emissions Chemicals
How product definition drives emissions reductions in a climate-differentiated polyester value chain, and its role in stimulating demand for lower-emissions chemicals.
How to Prepare the Grid for Electric Medium- and Heavy-Duty Trucks: Lessons from Los Angeles
New data shows how fleets, utilities, local government, and charging providers can prepare the grid for increased power demand from electric trucks.
The State of Utility Planning, 2024 Q4
A review of all integrated resource plans for electric utilities across the United States to evaluate progress toward a zero-carbon energy future.
Rideshare Drivers’ Access to EV Charging: What’s Working, What’s Not
Many rideshare drivers have EV charging access, but challenges in housing, infrastructure, zoning, and permitting are hindering faster EV adoption.