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Plug-in cars: Moving Forward

Plugs and Cars

California’s ZEV mandate put EVs into consumers’ hands, only to be eviscerated by automaker and oil lobbying, federal intervention, and CARB’s capitulation to well-funded hydrogen hype. The federal consumer tax credit awaits major automaker cars that can claim them. GM waxed hot and cold on the EV1. It’s far from a slam dunk.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

Green Car Congress

ARB should initiate a drive to increase gasoline taxes nationally, in collaboration with interested political and environmental lobbying groups. Tags: Electric (Battery) Fuel Cells Hydrogen Policy. ARB should enact policies to accelerate the “greening” of California’s electrical transmission grids.

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Volvo Unveils Compact EX30 All-Electric SUV

The Truth About Cars

Most models are aimed at the affluent, resulting in 9,000-pound behemoths with six-figure price tags. But those systems are becoming obligatory in Europe and industry lobbying groups seem interested in adding them. General Motors recently released the absolutely ludicrous GMC Hummer EV while the Chevrolet Bolt is being discontinued.

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California Goes To Hell In A Handbasket But Greenius Says AB 811 is Our Route To Green Heaven

Creative Greenius

I then arrange for the right trained contractors to come and do that work and schedule the date with you after helping you navigate the different rebate and tax credit programs available to you. I give you a menu with pricing and rebate information for each item recommended and you choose enough to add up to 40% energy savings.