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Coltura: Supreme Court precedent means states can require all new vehicles sold be electric

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Metz and Janelle London finds that state vehicle electrification mandates can withstand legal challenges based on federal preemption if they are based solely on reasons for transitioning to electric vehicles that are within the state's authority. Passage of these bills could create a seismic shift in the US auto market.

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EEA: Traffic pollution still harmful to health in many parts of Europe

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Trend in emissions of air pollutants from transport in EEA-32: PM 2.5 , CO, SO x , NMVOC, NO x. Transport in Europe is still responsible for damaging levels of air pollutants and a quarter of EU greenhouse gas emissions, despite some progress in reducing the impacts from transport. Source: EEA. Click to enlarge. road fleet in 2010.

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE RULES IN INDIA: Everything That You Must Know

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Electric vehicle rules in India are necessary to regulate the operation of the vehicle and related industries in the nation. Another objective of the rules is to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles. Electric Vehicle Rules in India & Its Comparison with Conventional Vehicles #1.

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Here are the ELECTRIC VEHICLE ACTS in India

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Though India has made huge progress in almost every aspect as a nation, it lags behind a particular area and its pollution control especially air pollution. Do we really have an idea about the electric vehicle acts in India? Electric Vehicles: Rules and Regulations In India. Driving license. AC Charging.

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Driving the sales of electric vehicles

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We know for sure that internal combustion engine-powered vehicles (ICE) and hybrids will be banned from sale no later than 2035 and we know that there is a big push towards encouraging the take up of electric vehicles (EV). The UK Government has legally committed us to achieving a net-zero carbon economy by 2050.

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EC proposes modernizing EU legislation on batteries to enhance sustainability and safety

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Batteries that are more sustainable throughout their life cycle are key for the goals of the European Green Deal and contribute to the zero pollution ambition set in it. From 1 July 2024, only rechargeable industrial and electric vehicles batteries for which a carbon footprint declaration has been established, can be placed on the market.

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Aston Martin to make petrol cars ‘for as long as allowed’

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Read more Aston Martin has decided to continue manufacturing petrol cars as long as it can after the carmaker delayed the arrival of its first ever electric vehicle. The remarks come after Aston Martin in February delayed the launch of its first electric vehicle by one year until 2026, and with deliveries due in 2027.