Areas of Expertise

California is the only State in the Nation that has the authority to establish its own vehicle emissions standards.  These emission standards encompass Criteria Pollutants, Toxic Air Contaminants, and more recently GHG emissions.  By California’s own admission, aspects of these standards are “technology forcing”, including the complex Zero-Emission Vehicle requirements and related programs.

Transportation is the largest single source of GHG emissions in California, accounting for about 40% of all emissions.  If California is to achieve its ambitious climate change goals for 2030, 2040, and 2050, these transportation emissions must be dramatically reduced.  State officials have called for: even higher numbers of ZEVs  and charging infrastructure in the future; increased electrification in residential, commercial and industrial applications; development of low-carbon biofuels and biogas; and a reduction in the carbon intensity of all transportation fuels.  But is this possible, and how will it be done?  California regulatory agencies and the State Legislature are working to answer these questions.

Dave Modisette has extensive expertise and work history on ZEVS, Alternative Transportation Technologies and Fuels, California Emission Standards.  Modisette & Associates provides insight, analysis, and strategies to meet today’s challenges in these areas.  We can also represent your interests in these regulatory and legislative forums as decisions are being developed and implemented.