Mainers for Smart Energy

08/25/2023

DEADLINE TO COMMENT ON MAINE'S ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA'S ADVANCED CLEAN TRUCKS

Chapter 128: Advanced Clean Trucks Program
Ch 128 Fact Sheet :: Ch 128 Draft Rule :: Comment on this Rule

Concise Summary:

In response to a citizen petition, this rule is proposed to establish a program to reduce emissions from on-road vehicles over 8,500 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) by incorporating the requirements of the California Advanced Clean Trucks regulation and is intended to accelerate sales of zero-emission vehicles over 8,500 pounds GVWR beginning model year 2027.

Agency contact:
Lynne Cayting
17 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0017
(207)-287-7599

Public hearing: August 17, 2023, 9:00 a.m.
Augusta Civic Center, 76 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

Public noticed: July 26, 2023

Comment deadline: August 28, 2023, 5:00 PM

https://www.maine.gov/dep/rules/index.html #11458246

08/25/2023

ASCE Maine 2020 Report Card: Much of the electricity infrastructure in the state was built between 1970 and 1990, meaning the original transmission and distribution network has begun to reach its useful service life.

Learn more about Maine infrastructure from their ASCE report card! Report card details water, transportation, and more.

08/25/2023

08/18/2023

08/17/2023

Packed hearing shows Maine’s divide on phasing out gas-powered vehicle sales

One resident told the board, “Don’t turn Maine into California."

08/17/2023

You can watch the ACT hearing via zoom using the link below:

https://mainestate.zoom.us/j/85065721226

08/17/2023

Maine trucking industry is having trouble going electric

“There is no scenario in the foreseeable future that there will be electrification that can move those kinds of payloads,” Whited said

The lack of a higher-voltage charging infrastructure is only one challenge. Limited driving range is another.

08/16/2023

Critics worry Maine’s proposed EV shift may be too quick

Maria Fuentes, executive director of the Maine Better Transportation Association, said earlier that the association supports voluntary adoption, “but we just think that we’re not ready to try to force fleets or manufacturers to move forward at this point.”

The Mills administration has set an ambitious goal of having 219,000 electric vehicles registered in the state by 2030.

08/16/2023

Commentary: Proposed California rule ignores need for technology to meet business consumers’ demands

Rushing the adoption of zero-emissions vehicles will hurt industries that support countless Maine families and do little to help our environment.

08/15/2023

Did you know a program known as SmartWay has cut fleet emissions by 152 million metric tons! Follow the link for more information:

https://www.epa.gov/smartway

08/14/2023

Maine Better Transportation talks with the American Trucking Association on the adoption of the California Clean Truck Rule. Listen Below:

Jacqueline Gelb and Paul Ruiz of the American Trucking Associations share their perspective on California's Advanced Clean Trucks Rule that is in the process of being adopted by multiple states and has a public hearing on August 17 with Maine's Board of Environmental Protection.

08/12/2023

Nikola recalls all battery-electric trucks, halts sales after fire probe

Nikola said on Friday it was recalling all the battery-powered electric trucks that it has delivered till date and is suspending sales after an investigation into recent fires found a coolant leak inside a battery pack as the cause.