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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

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The governors of 8 states—California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to take specific actions to put 3.3 US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011. This has not been easy.

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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In other words, the automakers still have to meet the fleet-based emissions requirements through their sales mix. In 1990, California adopted a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) requirement, mandating that the seven largest automotive companies in California “make available for sale” an increasing number of vehicles with zero tailpipe emissions.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. More Oil speculation: Its back more The VAT trap more 5 tips for keeping your job more GMs last stand more Wal-Mart: A bully benefactor more Markets Fortune 500 Movers US Indices Technology Movers Company Price % Change Avis Budget Group 1.91

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Electric Car Makers: Oregon Wants You - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

Mr. Kulongoski wants to make Oregon the go-to state for electric vehicle production. In a flurry of electric vehicle activity, three back-to-back announcements this week have placed a spotlight on Oregon’s plans to be the friendliest state in the nation in which to build, sell and buy electric cars.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

operations are small - about 20 people work in a sales and marketing outpost in Elk Grove Village, Ill., His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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