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Washington state legislature considering bill mandating all-electric LDVs after MY 2030

Green Car Congress

The Washington state legislature held a public hearing on Clean Cars 2030, a bill reintroduced with 27 co-sponsors. The bill, HB 1204 / SB 5256 , requires all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric.

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Washington state legislature passes law establishing setting MY2030 target for 100% electric new LDV sales

Green Car Congress

The Washington State legislature has passed legislation that sets a target for all MY2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric vehicles. The new law establishes the most aggressive such state goal in the US—five years ahead of California’s 2035 target. It now heads to Gov.

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Washington State House Committee advances legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by MY 2030

Green Car Congress

The Washington State House Transportation Committee voted 17-12 to advance legislation calling for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in the state to be electric vehicles (EVs). Model-year 2029 and earlier ICE cars can still be sold and registered in Washington.

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Tesla NACS might be required in Washington state

Teslarati

Washington state is considering mandating Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), following in Texas’ footsteps. Ford kicked off Tesla NACS’ adoption in the United States after announcing that its future electric vehicles will be compatible with Tesla Supercharger stations. Now Washington State might do the same.

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Tesla showcases Cybertruck and new Model 3 at Washington, DC Auto Show

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The Washington, DC Auto Show official website revealed that Tesla is bringing some of its latest vehicles at the event. As seen in social media posts from the Washington, DC Auto Show, Tesla brought a red upgraded Tesla Model 3 sedan, a Model Y crossover, and the Tesla Cybertruck to its booth.

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Washington state legislature approves $16.9B transportation package; targeting all new cars to be electric with MY 2030

Green Car Congress

The Washington State Legislature has passed the $16.9-billion, billion, 16-year Move Ahead Washington transportation package. 1 billion to fund Washington’s portion of an I-5 replacement bridge across the Columbia River. 836 million to build four new hybrid-electric ferries. Notable investments include: $5.4

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Washington & Oregon Jack Up Their Electric Vehicle Leadership

CleanTechnica EVs

Adopting the Clean Trucks Program in Oregon and the Advanced Clean Trucks and Zero Emission Vehicle Programs in Washington solidifies the West Coast as one of the world’s biggest markets for electric vehicles.

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