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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

Green Car Congress

Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. The article points to the 2019 Supreme Court case of Virginia Uranium v.

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Car more than 15 years old? State govts announce discounts for scrapping; 5 things to know about how to scrap an old car – ET Auto

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The Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernization Program aims to eliminate old and unfit vehicles that cause pollution and harm the environment. After 15 years, the vehicle pollutes the environment more than any new vehicle.In The tax can be up to 50% of your road tax and is based on the pollution level in your state.

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Tips: 5 Reasons To Exchange Your Junk Car for Cash

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Getting Old Polluters Off the Road. It’s eating into garage space, harboring pests and, whenever it runs, polluting the atmosphere. This article discusses some of the best ones below. You may have to change expensive parts, spend more money on the general upkeep and pay a considerable amount just to keep it legal to run.

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EU representatives meeting to discuss situation with Daimler and 1234yf

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Although industry has lined up behing HFO 1234yf to fulfill the obligations of this directive; Daimler has balked at its use ( earlier post ) based on its internal safety testing and has continued to use the old refrigerant with a much higher air polluting potential.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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India, as one of the fastest-growing automotive markets and a significant contributor to pollution, has implemented specific rules and incentives to accelerate the adoption of EVs. In this article, we will explore the contrasting regulations between electric vehicles and conventional vehicles in India.

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OLA S1 Electric Scooter Launch: Our Thoughts

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In this article and video we go through the OLA scooter launch event and find, what impressed us and what concerned us. No one in the two wheeler industry nor media speaks about pollution caused by petrol two wheelers. No one in the two wheeler industry nor media speaks about pollution caused by petrol two wheelers.

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Here are the ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACTS in India

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Though India has made huge progress in almost every aspect as a nation, it lags behind a particular area and its pollution control especially air pollution. As a nation and an economy, India needs electric vehicle desperately because, Electric vehicles are the most feasible solution for air pollution in India. Driving license.

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