Jenn Smith

1 week ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

CALSTART Applauds California and Coalition ofStates for Clean Cars and Trucks LeadershipToday, California Attorney General Bonta- joined by ten other attorneys general – filed a lawsuit challenging Congress’s effort that revoked California’s long-standing authority to set its own vehicle pollution standards (from Colorado, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington).

2 weeks ago | medium.com | Jenn Smith

Hundreds of volunteers helped with landscaping, painting, trash pickup, and home repairs; event featured a pop-up thrift store to support residents overcoming homelessness, addictionPontiac, MI — Grace Centers of Hope (GCH) welcomed community members and corporate volunteer teams who rolled up their sleeves and took part in Hope in Action 2025, a two-day volunteer event aimed at beautifying and revitalizing the nonprofit’s campus and residential properties.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

CARB & Calstart to Host Zero-EmissionsShowcase & Ride & Drive at Angel StadiumThe California Air Resources Board (CARB) and CALSTART are hosting a Zero-Emissions Showcase + Ride & Drive featuring medium- and heavy-duty trucks (Class 2b-8), transit buses, garbage trucks and delivery vans. Heavy-duty off-road equipment like excavators, forklifts, and tractors are also included. Vehicles will be available for test drives if drivers have valid driver’s licenses. Reporters may ride along as passengers.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

Yard tractors take lead in battery electric market shareLow-mileage return to base applications have long been the target of early generation zero emissions trucks (ZETs), and almost nothing is lower mileage than a yard tractor that never leaves its terminal and the charging infrastructure that supports it. The adoption of heavy electric trucks in the U.S. last year was mostly flat compared to the year before, according to a report compiled by CALSTART and published Tuesday.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

Map to the Future: How Automakers Can Join the Race to Green SteelAs car companies race to meet ambitious environmental goals, every aspect of the auto supply chain is evolving — even the materials that go into making cars in the first place. Steel is a major component of every vehicle, but its production traditionally generates significant carbon emissions. “Green Steel,” however, is made via cleaner processes, resulting in lower emissions.