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GM secures all energy needed to achieve renewable energy goal for 2025; 25 years ahead of target set in 2016

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This is in line with the accelerated target announced in September 2021, which was 5 years ahead of the 2030 target announced in early 2021 and 25 years ahead of the initial target of 2050, set in 2016. This is the main way through which GM is achieving its renewable energy goal.

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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029

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ZEB purchase requirements. A large transit agency would phase in ZEB purchasing starting in 2023 at 25% of annual new buses purchased. Purchase requirements otherwise effective in calendar year 2023 would be waived if California transit agencies collectively purchase 1,000 or more ZEBs by 31 December 2020.

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Indianapolis plans to add 425 PHEVs and BEVs to municipal fleet by 2016

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The City of Indianapolis will upgrade 425 non-police-pursuit sedans in its muncipal fleet to plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles by early 2016, cut the size of the fleet by 100 vehicles, and save $8.7 The City will replace 100 vehicles by the end of this year and 425 vehicles by the beginning of 2016. million over ten years.

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Pacific states and BC agree to align GHG and clean energy policies; targeting 10% new vehicle ZEV purchases by 2016

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Oregon will build on existing programs to set a price on carbon emissions. British Columbia and California will maintain their existing carbon-pricing programs. Taking actions to expand the use of zero-emission vehicles, aiming for 10% of new public and private vehicle purchases by 2016.

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Tesla Solar Roof price hikes lead to $6 million settlement

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Tesla has reached an agreement to settle a class-action lawsuit brought forth by Solar Roof customers who were faced with higher prices for installations in 2021. As per the class action complaint, Solar Roof customers who had signed contracts with Tesla were taken aback by unexpected price increases in 2021.

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Elio Motors locks in base price of $7,300 for non-refundable reservation holders for 3-wheeler

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l/100 km), is establishing a vehicle purchase base price of $7,300 for its non-refundable reservation holders until the company reaches 65,000 total reservations. The Beetle’s $1,699 sticker price from 1968 is $11,767.92 in 2016 dollars. The Beetle’s $1,699 sticker price from 1968 is $11,767.92 in 2016 dollars.

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Report suggests low-speed electric vehicles could affect Chinese demand for gasoline and disrupt oil prices worldwide

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Low-speed electric vehicles (LSEVs) could reduce China’s demand for gasoline and, in turn, impact global oil prices, according to a new issue brief by an expert in the Center for Energy Studies at Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy. “ —Gabriel Collins.