Arizona approved emissions testing requirements for HDVs as a method for demonstrating SIP compliance in 1997.
New York’s Inspection and Maintenance program for HDVs is codified at 6 NYCRR 217-5.
Qualifying fuels include natural gas, electricity, and hydrogen. Each qualified heavy-duty vehicle is eligible for $18,000 in 2019, and $15,500 in 2020.
Colorado allows a tax credit up to $20,000 for the purchase of an all-electric or fuel cell heavy-duty truck. The credit declines over time and expires after 2021. ( Rev. Stat. 39-22-516.8)
The NHTSA has developed technical assistance on Automated Driving Systems, which includes a section on best practices for legislatures.
The New York Power Authority will invest up to $250 million through 2025 to increase charging infrastructure, aiming to put fast electric charging infrastructure every 30-50 miles on major routes.
Requires manufacturers meet a ZEV obligation based on a percentage of the manufacturer’s sales, could be used as a model for a future requirement for ZEV vehicles in the HDV space.
Concluded that a simplistic approach where an EV is discharged and charged without consideration of battery degradation is not economically viable because of battery life implications, but an approach guided by a smart control algorithm might be.
The Tennessee HOV Smart Pass program allows eligible hybrid and electric vehicles to use HOV lanes if they apply for and display a decal.
Under SB 2746, plug-in electric vehicles are eligible for the HOV lane with the correct license plate displayed.