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

Green Car Congress

Nissan led with California ZEV credit transfers out during the last report period. ZEV (zero emission vehicle) credits from its balance account, according to the latest report by the California Air Resources Board (ARB)—just edging out Tesla with 650.195 credits. NEV = Neighborhood Electric Vehicle. Click to enlarge.

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

Green Car Congress

The California ZEV program supports three broad statewide policy goals: reduce criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions; reduce gasoline and diesel fuel demand; and maintain leadership in environmental technology policy and foster job growth. Appropriate metrics for measuring progress toward commercialization. (To

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Personal: One in a Million

Clean Fleet Report

The California mix for 2021 was interesting, with many of a few vehicles and a few of many. Sales just topped a quarter-million with Tesla’s four models accounting for more than half of the overall sales. Part of how California got to its million-EV position is by offering substantial rebates to purchasers of new EVs.

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Snapshot of the California Zero Emission Vehicle program credit balances

Green Car Congress

Automakers’ California ZEV credit balances as of 1 October 2011. 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. Thanks to the Prius (AT PZEV category), Toyota has a large credit bank. Click to enlarge.

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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

BYD already sells electric buses in the US though its bus division, but they are also made in California in a factory employing 750 unionized workers. According to our EVAdoption research, as of January 1, 2022 there may be only four EVs (and possibly just two) for sale in the US that have final assembly in China.

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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? Until then, we can always program the ESS to make what Lotus refers to as "more futuristic sounds for electric vehicles [that] can be created using sampled sounds and generated waveforms." 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

Thats such a pretty metallic blue; I would love to see these postal vehicles around my neighborhood. VW minivan reportedly not long for this world 2 days ago Chrysler ekes out additional 2 mpg on 2009 minivans 223 days ago See More Related Articles and Blog Posts Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1) 1 ~D. Looks sharp.

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