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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

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The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The European Parliament has already approved a law banning the sale of combustion engine vehicles by 2035. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule requires the sale of at least 30% zero-emission trucks by 2030; the HDV Omnibus rule requires a 90% reduction in NO x emissions from Model Year 2027 engines; and the California Phase 2 greenhouse gas rule sets standards to improve the efficiency of tractor-trailers.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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EU formally approves sales ban of combustion engine cars by 2035 “Cleaner cars and trucks mean cleaner air for our children and families because the tailpipes of our own vehicles are a leading cause of poor local air quality,” said Shawn LaTourette, the state’s environmental protection commissioner.

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Bosch offers copper-free brake pads

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Similar legislation has been introduced in Rhode Island, Oregon and New York. This new material meets our highest performance standards and will be introduced in the first quarter of 2014, well ahead of the 2025 deadline. —Robert Backode, Director of Product Management, Automotive Aftermarket Brake Components.

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New HERE-SBD index identifies EV leaders and laggards in the US and Europe

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The number of EVs on the road versus internal combustion engine vehicles – EV fleet share. 2) Connecticut (3) Vermont (4) Massachusetts (5) Maryland (6) Maine (7) New York (8) Colorado (9) Rhode Island (10) California. This led to a proliferation of AC charging since DC charging had not yet been standardized. Methodology.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

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The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine.

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Elon Musk gives reason for Tesla Bot venture, despite his earlier AI warnings

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In 2017 Musk spoke at a National Governors Association meeting in Rhode Island about a range of topics, including AI’s impact on human existence. He also emphasizes the need for policymakers to actively question the implications of AI and robots in society and not leave corporations or engineers to explore them alone.