Larissa Koehler
Director, Vehicle Electrification & Senior Attorney
Work
Larissa engages in zero-emission vehicle policymaking across the U.S. at the state and federal level, including in California, New York, New Jersey and Illinois, to ensure a clean, cost-effective and equitable transition to zero-emission trucks and buses. She is based in Chicago, Illinois.
From 2018 to early 2020, Larissa was on temporary assignment in London, where she focused on electrification of transport, improving air quality through UK legislation and implementing EU policy to minimize methane emissions in the energy sector.
Background
Larissa has long been passionate about environmental preservation and pursued that interest by majoring in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton and focusing on environmental law while at George Washington University.
Education
- J.D., George Washington University Law School
- A.B., Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Princeton University
Latest pieces
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Multi-state “action plan” on zero-emission trucks, buses is robust, but key additions are needed
June 3, 2022
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For Colorado’s clean truck ambition, it’s time for action, not delay
April 20, 2022
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States have an opportunity to be more ambitious in new “action plan” on zero-emission trucks, buses
March 14, 2022
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Solving the EV charging challenge: A how-to guide for regulators
February 15, 2022
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New York should accelerate the adoption of zero-emission trucks
November 22, 2021
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Illinois can step up as environmental leader in truck and bus electrification
May 14, 2021
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Gearing up for a zero-emission world
April 1, 2021
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Market certainty critical to hitting ambitious state zero-emission truck goals
February 26, 2021
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A teachable moment: Zero-emission school buses are a winning proposition
February 25, 2021
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In 2021 we must set more ambitious targets for zero-emission trucks and buses
January 8, 2021