Energy, resilience and EVs: Where is Florida headed?
Florida took some important steps in the right direction during the 2023 legislative session.
Tag: electric vehicles
Electric vehicles mean billions in savings for Florida taxpayers
Florida taxpayers would save an estimated $8.7 billion through local and state governments purchasing electric vehicles over diesel vehicles.
Airports lack climate plans; new construction standards may worsen flooding for surrounding homes
Southwest Florida’s largest airports do not have climate change action plans to map out how they are reducing their carbon ...
Reasons to be optimistic on Florida’s Earth Day 2023
By John Burr There is much to do in Florida and around the world to fight climate change. And there ...
Florida law must keep up with electric vehicles’ development
Our state is home to nearly 100,000 EVs and more are being added every day.
Boosting EV market share to 67% of US car sales is a huge leap – but automakers can meet EPA’s tough new standards
Updated standards are necessary to ensure that the U.S. can keep pace with EV adoption around the world.
Biden’s new vehicle emissions rules could speed the EV revolution
Under a sweeping set of vehicle emissions rules, EVs would make up as much as two-thirds of all U.S. car ...
Florida considering fee on electric vehicles, Fort Lauderdale requiring higher sea walls
A roundup of news items related to climate change and other environmental issues in Florida:Â Florida EV owners may get ...
Climate damage is worsening faster than expected, but there’s still reason for optimism
By Stacy Morford, The Conversation Reading the latest international climate report can feel overwhelming. It describes how rising temperatures caused ...
Florida drives toward a stronger energy future with DeSantis’ electric bus buy
By George Riley Florida is leading the charge on electric vehicles – and our residents and economy are better because ...
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