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These 7 US states lead the nation in EV registrations

Green Car Reports

Seven states and the District of Columbia led the nation in plug-in car registrations in 2022, each with more than 10 per thousand people, according to the U.S. the seven states with the most plug-in car registrations were California, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, Vermont, Colorado, and Nevada. Department of Energy (DOE).

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Virginia Legislature passes Clean Car Standards bill; to Governor for signing

Green Car Congress

With this rule, Virginia joins 14 other states and the District of Columbia in adopting clean car standards. Transportation accounts for the greatest share (48%) of greenhouse gas emissions in Virginia, and associated air pollution from cars and trucks is also an immediate health risk.

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Fisker Ocean Extreme achieves EPA range of 360 miles; longest of any new electric SUV under $200k

Green Car Congress

The Fisker Ocean Extreme has also received both an EPA Certificate of Conformity and a California Air Resources Board (CARB) Executive Order (EO), approving the Fisker Ocean Extreme for sale and delivery in all 50 US states and the District of Columbia. The CARB Executive Order grants the Fisker Ocean Extreme the maximum 4.0

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Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model (LendingTree study)

Teslarati

The Tesla Model 3 is the most popular luxury car model according to an analysis by LendingTree, which noted that San Jose, California has the most luxury vehicles. Tesla Model 3 most popular luxury car model. BMWs are the most popular car make but Tesla is not that far behind. BMWs made up 17.5% Credit: LendingTree.

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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

Green Car Congress

Nevada joins 16 other States, the District of Columbia and Québec in this effort— led by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)—to work toward a goal that 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 with an interim target of 30% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.

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7 States & D.C. Had More Than 10 Plug-In Vehicle Registrations Per Thousand People In 2022

CleanTechnica EVs

In 2022, seven states and the District of Columbia had more than 10 PEV registrations per thousand people. California led the nation in plug-in vehicle (PEV) registrations with 27.55 per thousand people. The next highest state was Hawaii with 15.43 PEV registrations per thousand people.

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NHTSA estimates traffic fatalities dropped 3.3% in 1Q 2023 y-o-y

Green Car Congress

We are taking significant action to reduce traffic fatalities, including moving forward on new vehicle standards to make cars even safer, investing millions of dollars to improve infrastructure and roadway safety, and working with our state and local partners to help drivers make safe decisions on the road.