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Conclusion
New Mexico’s portion of the VW settlement presents the state with a unique opportunity to reduce its transportation sector emissions now and for years to come. As set forth herein, the Sierra Club recommends that this funding be used to accelerate the adoption of electric transportation across a suite of end uses. To effectively drive light-duty NOx emissions downward, Sierra Club recommends that NMED invest the full allowable 15 percent on charging infrastructure that enables long distance EV corridor travel and unlocks light-duty EV growth in areas underserved by the current charging station market. We strongly recommend NMED seek opportunities to electrify transportation in on-road fleet projects, first and foremost by assisting in the procurement of electric school buses, as well as other planned heavy duty trucks. The Sierra Club’s overarching aim in going forward with the EMT funded projects is to ensure that New Mexico invests the EMT funds in ways that are forward looking, transformative, and cost-effective over vehicles’ useful lives, while meaningfully reducing NOx and other pollutants.
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