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BILL SUMMARY For COLORADO ENERGY OFFICE CLEAN CARS II
INTERIM COMMITTEE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION REVIEW COMMITTEE
Date Oct 3, 2023
Location Old State Library
Colorado Energy Office Clean Cars II - Committee Discussion Only
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03:07:36 PM |
Will Toor, Executive
Director representing the Colorado Energy Office, provided an update on
the Colorado Clean Car standards (Attachment K).
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03:08:06 PM |
Director Toor discussed
the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) pollution reduction roadmap. He indicated
that transportation is the highest emitting sector in Colorado and shared
how to reduce GHG emissions by 12.7 million tons by 2030. Director
Toor discussed the Colorado electrical vehicle plans and incentives. The
2023 plan outlines complete adoption of electric vehicles by 2050 through
940,000 electric vehicles on the road by 2030 and the increased adoption
of electric vehicles in the light duty sector.
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03:20:34 PM |
Background on clean
vehicle standards was provided by Director Toor. He talked about
the Advanced Clean Trucks rule. The rule requires manufacturers to
sell more zero emission medium and heavy duty trucks; provides flexibility
to meet requirements; and includes one-time fleet reporting.
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03:20:42 PM |
Director Toor talked
about the Air Pollution Contriol Division proposal for the Colorado Clean
Car Standard. He said that the proposal extends the clean car standard;
adopts zero and low emission vehicle standards; allows for benefits and
the state to re-evaluate market supports; and allows for an evaluation
of costs and benefits to continue zero emission vehicle standards. Director
Toor talked about environmental justice credits, benefits of adopting clean
car standards, and the rulemaking process.
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03:24:10 PM |
There was a discussion about the charger map, including companies partnering on the chargers.
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03:27:03 PM |
Director Toor answered
questions about Colorado's approach to the clean car transition in comparison
to other states.
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