Plug N Drive

MARCH 20, 2024

” Background In December of 2023, the federal government introduced a sales mandate for 100% zero emission light duty vehicles by 2035 (ZEVs – passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks) with an incremental target of 20% by 2026.

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Clean Fleet Report

MAY 10, 2021

However, as automakers shift to producing electric cars, trucks and SUVs, electric vehicles could account for 25 percent of new sales by 2035 by some estimates. That’s the point California and other states are mandating all new light-duty vehicles for sale must produce zero tailpipe emissions (ZEVs). Opinion: New U.S.

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Plugs and Cars

JANUARY 10, 2008

The San Jose Mercury News reports on roadblocks appearing on Schwarzenegger's much ballyhooed Hydrogen Highway. This is very good news. The ZEV program became an expensive research project. The ARB ought return the ZEV program to its original mission - commercialization of practical, economic zero emission vehicles.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 3, 2023

Due to how important the North American market happens to be for Subaru, California’s uniquely stringent emission standards and zero-emission vehicle sales mandates was allegedly the final nail in the STI’s coffin. It wouldn’t make much sense to continue spending development dollars on a vehicle it may not be able to sell. “As

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2022

Over 10,000 Toyota drivers have signed a petition with over 110,000 signatures urging the Japanese car maker to embrace electrification efforts and stop “lobbying to prevent electric vehicle mandates and clean air laws.” ” – Matt Harrison, President & CEO Toyota Motor Europe. I’d love to hear from you!

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Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Sacramento’s News 10 reports on the electric cars of Vacaville, CA. The California Air Resources Board’s 1990 Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate would have required 10% of all vehicles sold in California to be zero emissions. But the CARB ZEV mandate was rescinded in 2003 due to pressure from the automakers.

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Green Cars News

AUGUST 6, 2012

Toyota has high ambitions for its new RAV4 EV (pictured) – believing it is the key to meeting California’s new ZEV standards for the 2012-2014 mandate.

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Green Car Reports

MAY 10, 2019

Volkswagen gathered 10,000 deposits for its new ID 3 electric car. The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers headed to Colorado to head off the state's effort to mandate electric vehicle sales there. Germany fined Porsche $600 million over diesel-emissions cheating.

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Green Car Reports

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

A new survey reveals that most car shoppers are willing to pay extra for alternative fuel. A new bill in Washington could add the state to the roster of those that require EV sales, along with California. As Volkswagen and other automakers dial back from auto shows, in the U.S. And Fiat.

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Plugs and Cars

JULY 1, 2007

If the governor fired Sawyer over requiring reflective auto paint, it's hard to believe he would have allowed a reinvigorated ZEV mandate that could bring plug-in hybrids and electric cars to market. who sabotaged his efforts to make those first global warming regulations stronger and more expansive.

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Plugs and Cars

APRIL 16, 2007

Lutz responds to the sense that GM might be pulling back from its commitment to the Volt that resulted from Sharon Terlep's Detroit News article a month or so ago. (My If Lutz means it, GM should have no objection to a reinvigorated ZEV mandate in California. GM doesn't need a fancy new package. Well worth a listen.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 13, 2021

The state still offers clean vehicle rebates, and there is still a Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for automakers. In 2015, California accounted for 43% of Tesla’s new vehicle registrations , as per data from IHS Markit. Don’t hesitate to contact us with news tips.

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Plugs and Cars

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

nk City that were its ZEV mandate cars in the '90s. The surprise appearance at the Detroit Auto Show last month of an electric Focus may be evidence of a new day (again) at Ford. Ford has done it's share of electric cars, including the Ranger EV and Th!nk Plans for a 2012 general release of the PHEV Escape did not wow anyone.

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Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The VW Group is all-in, so expect to see more news and road tests appearing soon. Road Test: Ford Mustang Mach-E ; News: Ford Introduces the E-Transit. Flash Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV ; News: GMC Hummer EV First Edition Sells Out ; Cadillac Lyric First Look. Road Trip: 2020 Nissan Leaf ; News: The Nissan Ariya Crossover.

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Green Cars News

JUNE 17, 2009

Anderman has now called on the California Air Resources Board and the ZEV to mandate the main market driver for plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Tags: Green cars Latest news Lithium-ion batteries Advanced Automotive Batteries.

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Green Cars News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Speaking at the California Air Resources Board’s ZEV Technology Symposium, O’Brien stated that “creating consumer demand for mandated advanced technology vehicles will require substantial government engagement at all levels.” So let’s look at the points they highlight.

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Cars That Think

DECEMBER 18, 2022

With 11 percent of all US new light-duty vehicles sold in the state annually, or around 2 million vehicles, its environmental policies have market clout. California has mandated that by 2035 only sales of zero-emission (ZEV) new cars and light trucks will be allowed.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 29, 2024

Like the light-duty rules, the heavy-duty rules are “technology neutral,” in that they don’t mandate manufacturers use specific technologies, but rather meet certain pollution guidelines that will require significant improvements in engine technologies used. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law incentivizes chargers further.

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Plug in America

APRIL 30, 2021

There has been so much head-snapping EV news coming from Washington that I don’t even know where to start, but I’ll share some of the highlights with you. This includes the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires automakers to sell ZEVs. We live in some exciting times.

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The Truth About Cars

JANUARY 18, 2019

The post Colorado Mandates Electric Vehicle Sales, State Dealers Association Angry appeared first on The Truth About Cars. Democratic Governor Jared Polis has signed an executive order (his very first) proposing that the zero-emission vehicle rule be enacted no later than May of 2019.

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Electric Auto Association

MARCH 27, 2021

This is great news for our planet as the global transition to EVs begins to accelerate in earnest. The election of President Joe Biden opens the door to federal zero emission vehicle mandates similar to those enacted in California along with nine other states.

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