Jenn Smith

1 week ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

CALSTART and eTRUC Partners Set to Unveil High-Powered Electric Truck Charging Infrastructure Lab at Ribbon-Cutting EventExperience the Advanced Transportation Research Center at Southern California Edison’s site; learn about innovative heavy-duty truck test equipment on May 1, 2025.

1 week ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

A Transformational OpportunityLast October, then-President Joe Biden and Gov. We Moore visited the Port of Baltimore to announce that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had awarded the Maryland Port Administration (MPA) two grants for a total of $147 million through its Clean Ports Program, created under President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

1 week ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

Giving Electric Vehicle Batteries a Second Life:Best Practices for a Sustainable TransitionZero-emission fleets are an exciting prospect for some and a regulatory pressure for others. Regardless, the pros are clear: cleaner air for drivers and communities, quieter streets and reduced fuel costs. Clear too are the cons: infrastructure gaps, large upfront costs, vehicle charging logistics and range anxiety. But these perceived downsides should not be obstacles to electrification.

1 week ago | medium.com | Jenn Smith

Growing up, my mom frequently gave me concise advice: “Do nothing.”Mostly, I remember her giving it to me many times as a teenager dealing with high school drama, and — in short — what she meant was “take a beat.”Pause before you react. Wait. Gather your thoughts. Doing nothing didn’t mean doing nothing forever. It meant that when I did respond, my response would be deliberate, thoughtful, and conscious — rather than emotion-driven and thoughtless. It was good advice.

2 weeks ago | calstart.org | Jenn Smith

MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standardsA bill would effectively delay implementation of clean car and truck programs in Maryland, but electric-vehicle manufacturers and health groups are urging lawmakers to reject the measure. House Bill 1556 would put programs on hold that would require 43% of 2027 model year vehicles sold to be electric.