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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

The Truth About Cars

this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be. The automaker told dealers in April that the CARB states are enforcing tougher greenhouse gas standards retroactively to the 2021 model year. & For Stellantis brands (e.g. About 36 percent of the U.S.

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Maine Approves Right-to-Repair Rules, Auto Lobby Annoyed

The Truth About Cars

The State of Maine has voted "yes" to Question 4, which mimics the right-to-repair legislation that passed in Massachusetts three years earlier. Maine residents voted to approve the measure by roughly 84 percent and will now have laws in place akin to what we’ve seen in Massachusetts and several other states.

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Top 10 states offering EV incentives

Plug in America

The amount of the credit depends on the tax year and whether the car or truck is purchased, leased, or converted. Eligible low- or moderate-income household Oregon residents may apply for the Oregon Charge Ahead Rebate and earn up to $2,500 upon lease or purchase of a new or used EV from a dealer. Massachusetts.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

Green Car Congress

The partner states are California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont. Together they represent about a quarter of the nation’s new car sales. The governors of the 8 states began this latest collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on 24 October 2013. Earlier post.)

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NADA aims to turn car dealers into EV experts in 90 minutes

Baua Electric

The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) has launched a certification program it claims can turn car salespeople into EV experts in just 90 minutes. Traditional franchised dealers still appear reticent about EVs. All that knowledge comes at a price of $199 per person or $495 per dealership. 2024 Volkswagen ID.4

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

Cars That Think

The federal government has also increased mileage standards for new passenger cars and light trucks to a fleet average of 49 mpg in model year 2026 , up from 41 mpg today. California has mandated that by 2035 only sales of zero-emission (ZEV) new cars and light trucks will be allowed. Volkswagen’s ID.4 Volkswagen of America, Inc.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

Green Car Congress

In 2016, Air Liquide, in collaboration with Toyota, is targeting construction of 12 stations in five states – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Our dealers were apprehensive but trusted our vision and instincts. That, in fact, is why we named this car Mirai. The Prius analogy.

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