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N.J. Diesel, Gas Taxes Go Up by Nearly 1¢ Oct. 1

New Jersey’s diesel and gas prices will rise 0.9¢ Oct. 1 due to the first uptick in state fuel taxes since 2020, according to the state treasury department.

September 19, 2023
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New Jersey Halts Electric Vehicle Rebates

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents looking to buy or lease an electric vehicle won’t be able to get a government rebate — at least temporarily.

April 19, 2023
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New Jersey Hits Pedal to Speed Up Clean Energy by 2035

New Jersey’s governor issued orders to accelerate 100% clean energy by 2035 and offer new incentives for heavy-duty electric vehicles.

February 17, 2023
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New Jersey, Other States Expand Online Services for Heavy Trucks

Registering heavy trucks just got easier in New Jersey thanks to the state’s motor vehicle commission adding 17 vehicle types to its expanded online services.

March 9, 2022
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New Jersey Adopts Clean Truck Rules

State Environmental Protection officials adopted Advanced Clean Truck rules Dec. 20 that would make New Jersey the first East Coast state to require phasing in of electric commercial trucks to reduce air pollution and the diseases it causes.

December 21, 2021
BusinessFuelTCA

Gas, Diesel Will Be Cheaper in New Jersey Come Oct. 1

New Jersey’s gasoline tax will drop 8.3 cents to 42.4 cents a gallon on Oct. 1 after drivers were forced to pay more at the pump a year ago, state officials announced Aug. 24.

August 26, 2021
GovernmentBusiness

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Signs Laws to Combat Employee Misclassification

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a legislative package meant to protect workers and employers from unlawful misclassification.

July 12, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Jersey DOT Distributes Over $47 Million for Local Bridges

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced $47.3 million in grant funding has been awarded to local government agencies to assist with bridge maintenance projects.

May 7, 2021
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New Jersey DOT Announces $30.1 Million for Local Freight Improvements

The New Jersey Department of Transportation announced $30.1 million has been awarded to counties and municipalities for projects meant to facilitate the safe movement of heavy truck traffic.

March 19, 2021
GovernmentBusinessSafety

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy Announces $100 Million for Clean Transportation

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced the investment of approximately $100 million in clean transportation projects, including an effort to deploy electric trucks.

February 17, 2021