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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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Proponents claim that if renewable electricity is used and CO 2 is captured from the air, then the e-gasoline and e-diesel are climate-neutral fuels that will also reduce pollution. However, said T&E, particle pollution was far from eliminated. pollution. Aromatics may be added to e-fuels to improve combustion properties.

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California to transition clean vehicle rebate program to helping low-income residents

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The existing CVRP program will continue to accept applications while funding remains available. Once funding has been exhausted, the program will close to new applications, and updated information will be available on the CVRP website. Since its launch in 2010, the CVRP program has issued half a million rebates, totaling $1.2

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DOE announces $96M in funding for advancing clean vehicle technologies

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The funding will focus on expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging accessibility, create cleaner non-road vehicles through electrification and the use of alternative fuels, and develop electric drive components and materials to maximize EV efficiency and affordability. Advancing Innovation in Electric Drive Components and Materials.

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California Clean Fuel Reward surpasses 250,000 point-of-sale financial incentives for EV buyers; More than $319M provided to EV customers

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CARB and car dealers alike had been seeking a program to help support the sale of plug-in cars that involved making funds immediately available at the dealership, as opposed to other incentive programs that required applications and a waiting period to receive them. Of the total rewards, 21.2%

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California “gasoline superuser” bill advances; focusing ZEV incentives on reducing gasoline use

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As currently written, the bill requires CARB, on or before 1 January 2024, to develop a tool to calculate the average annual gallons of gasoline or diesel that a particular vehicle has used by using both: Publicly available data on the miles per gallon rating of the make, model, and year of the vehicle; and.

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Communities Of Color Are Struggling With Air Pollution But Unable To Reap The Benefits Of EVs

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In developed countries like the United States, transportation is the leading source of global warming emissions, with light-duty passenger vehicles and trucks contributing most of the pollution.  Incentive programs  Incentive Programmes that are available to all consumers are another crucial component of equitable EV adoption.

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Government of British Columbia to introduce Zero Emission Vehicle legislation in spring; 100% ZEV sales by 2040

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This legislation will set targets of 10% ZEV sales by 2025, 30% by 2030, and 100% by 2040, while government will take additional steps to make ZEVs more affordable. Reviewing the incentive program with an eye to expanding it over time, so buying a ZEV becomes a more affordable option for middle- and lower-income British Columbians.

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