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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

California’s is the most aggressive regulation to establish a definitive mechanism to meet required zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales that ramp up year over year, culminating in 100% ZEV sales in 2035. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) provides up to $7,000 for income-qualified drivers to buy or lease a ZEV.

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How to “Green” Your Car

Clean Fleet Report

The car market, including secondhand vehicles, is very expensive at the moment, so not everyone has the luxury of just getting up, going to their local dealer and buying a new EV or even a new car that isn’t a gas guzzler. Is It More Eco-Friendly to Just Buy a New Vehicle? So before you buy anything, do some thorough research.

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Who will be in the driver’s seat?

Electric Auto Association

There’s definitely change on the horizon,” said Sinclair, who is a member of both the San Francisco Bay Area chapter of Women of Electric Vehicles (WEV) , as well as EV Gals, a smaller, Bay Area-only group. They need to understand they’ll be driving a cleaner vehicle, and that it’s possible to charge up with clean energy, too.

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iRobot Launches Create 3, with ROS 2 Built In

Cars That Think

It’s a very special NRW this year, because iRobot has seen fit to announce a brand new robot that is guaranteed to leave your floors 0 percent cleaner. Shamlian: We're definitely targeting Create 3 at a higher age level than something like Root. Happy National Robotics Week!

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Ride1Up 700 series review: A classy Class-3 e-bike that doesn’t break the bank

Green Authority

Should you buy the Ride1Up 700 Series? There are a few compromises, but the pros definitely outweigh the cons. The 700 series has hydraulic instead of mechanical breaks, includes front and rear lights, and the battery is integrated into the frame for a cleaner look. 48V15ah Retention Rhino, 39 x 21700 Samsung Cells.

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Autonomous Cars: Everything You Need to Know!

Get Electric Vehicle

The definition goes like this. The transportation system is also being redesigned towards a better more efficient and cleaner tomorrow. READ]: Is it the right time to buy an electric car? What is an autonomous vehicle? A self-driving car is one that can sense its surroundings and operate without the need for human intervention.

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Berkeley study finds clean vehicle rebates have predominantly benefited wealthy, white Californians

Green Car Congress

Researchers Dana Rubin and Evelyne St-Louis, two recent graduates of the University of California, Berkeley’s master’s program in city and regional planning, analyzed 98,901 rebates issued to Californians buying or leasing low-emission vehicles from the inception of the Clean Vehicle Rebate Project in 2010 through March 2015.

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