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Next 10 report finds California will meet or exceed original target of 1.5M ZEVs by 2025

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In the top California cities for EV penetration, auto dealers offer 25 to 30 different models. Convenience: From 2011 to 2016, the number of stations for charging electric vehicles increased by 1,138% in the US. The growth of ZEVs represents a potential drain on motor vehicle fuel taxes, which could affect state transportation revenue.

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Congressional Budget Office estimates US federal policies promoting EVs and other fuel-efficient vehicles will cost $7.5B through 2019; little or no impact on gasoline use and GHG in the short term

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Tax credits and gasoline prices necessary for various electric vehicles to be cost-competitive with conventional vehicles at 2011 vehicle prices. Auto dealers leading the way in PEV sales should also be rewarded. Source: CBO. Click to enlarge. billion through 2019. Shine the spotlight on states. Cultivate local PEV clusters.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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In addition, although many experts say that the solution to our energy and climate problems is sending the correct price signals to industry and consumers, the transport sector’s behavior is highly inelastic in that it does not change significantly in response to changes in fuel prices, at least in the range that is politically acceptable.

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