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Nissan leads with transfer of California ZEV credits out for year ending 30 Sep 2014

Green Car Congress

million vehicles including: more than 500 fuel cell vehicles; 38,000 battery electric vehicles; 29,300 neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); 30,000 plug-in hybrids; 570,000 hybrids; and 3 million gasoline vehicles. ZEV = Zero Emission Vehicle, e.g. fuel cell or battery electric. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle.

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

And I’m one those million since they’re counting plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) as well as full battery electrics. California’s plug-in vehicle sales tally is impressive: 663,014 battery electrics (62.9%). The number of EVs in my neighborhood seems to be growing weekly. California’s the First State to Hit One Million EVs.

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ICCT report highlights importance of California ZEV mandate for EV policies worldwide, recommends steps forward

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The Vehicle Electrification Policy Study is a five-part analysis of public policies aimed at encouraging battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) worldwide. The ZEV mandate requires that large volume manufacturers produce and offer for sale in California a specified number of ZEVs.

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Snapshot of the California Zero Emission Vehicle program credit balances

Green Car Congress

A vehicle manufacturer’s ZEV requirement is based on a percentage of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks up to 8,500 lbs, delivered for sale in California. Credits are based on vehicle type: full zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), excluding low-speed, neighborhood electric vehicles (NEVs); NEVs; Enhanced AT PZEVs (e.g., Source: ARB.

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Proposed Changes to Federal EV Tax Credit – Part 4: Chinese-Assembled Vehicles Will Not Be Eligible for Tax Credit

EV Adoption

The intent of this provision is clear as President Biden and lawmakers in Congress have stated their concerns over China taking the lead in the production of electric vehicles, batteries, and autonomous vehicle technology. Currently only the Polestar 2 and Volvo S90 T8 PHEV are being produced in China for sale in the US.

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Lotus and Harmon partner up to add sound to hybrids

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Alternatively, may we suggest the sound of the neighborhood ice cream truck? If the hybrids engine starts operating, at higher speeds or throttle demands or lower battery levels, the control system automatically stops the external synthesis. We always seem to hear that one coming from a mile away. Follow us on Twitter!

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Chrysler unveils new electric minivan for the US Postal Service

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Postal Service Minivan - Click above for high-res gallery Chrysler is celebrating Earth Day today by unveiling the first four of what will be a fleet of 250 battery-powered minivans for the U.S. However, the electric drive portion of the vehicles, including the motor, electronics and A123 System lithium ion battery pack is identical.

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