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Here’s a list of every county suing Tesla for its handling of hazardous waste

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Tesla is being sued by two dozen California counties for its handling of hazardous material at its Fremont Factory. Yesterday, it was reported that various counties in California were suing Tesla for violations of the State’s health code for “intentional or negligent disposal of hazardous waste.”

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California made up a third of all U.S. BEV sales in 2023

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California battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales made up more than a third of all BEV sales in the U.S. last year, ahead of the state’s sales ban on new gas cars set for 2035. BEV registrations in California made up 33.8 percent in California. As a whole, the BEV sector in California saw an impressive 46.1

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California announces $17.5M for public electric vehicle charging in 13 rural counties

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) announced that $17.5 million is available to expand public electric vehicle (EV) charging in 13 rural counties. A list of counties receiving CALeVIP funding. The website CALeVIP Connects provides information on electric vehicle installers and service providers.

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U.S. pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California: analysis

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Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are gaining traction in auto markets across the world, and new data shows that U.S. As new car sales bans loom in some areas, early BEV adoption data from the California auto market seems promising — and some think the rest of the country could be right behind the state. A number of U.S. If the U.S.

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Tesla trifecta dominates Consumer Reports’ list of most satisfying cars on the market

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And in this sense, even an organization such as Consumer Reports, which tends to lean into the anti-Tesla narrative every so often, recently admitted that its list of most satisfying cars on the market is dominated by vehicles from the California-based EV maker. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Guide to California EV Incentives

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It’s no secret that motor vehicle emissions are one of the main sources of pollution in the state of California and one of the leading causes of climate change in the country. By switching from a gas to an electric vehicle, the average American can reduce their individual carbon footprint by over 25%, helping the U.S.

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PG&E launches new $130M program to accelerate EV adoption in Northern and Central California; 7,500 chargers

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To help accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in California, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has launched its new EV Charge Network program. While EV adoption continues to grow in California, one of the biggest barriers remains the lack of available places to charge.