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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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They also address light-duty passenger vehicles and heavier vehicles such as freight trucks and public buses. The Executive Order also directs state government to begin purchasing ZEVs. In 2015, 10% of state departments’ light-duty fleet purchases must be ZEVs, climbing to 25% of light duty purchases by 2020.

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Report: Mercedes Having Tough Time Selling EVs

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Citing Edmunds data that shows Mercedes-Benz dealers took an average of 82 days to sell the brand's battery-powered EQ models in September (double BMW's 38-day turnaround rate while also being above the luxury segment average of 57 days), the outlet was hoping to shed some light on the matter. Mercedes is responding to the discontent.

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General Motors partners Salton Sea lithium production for EVs 

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GM plans to make more affordable, higher range electric vehicles. we’re helping ensure our ability to make powerful, affordable, high mileage EVs while also helping to mitigate environmental impact and bring more low-cost lithium to the market as a whole.”. By securing and localizing the lithium supply chain in the U.S.,

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China and Norway Lead the World’s EV Switchover

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Demand for battery-powered vehicles has risen steadily as advances in battery technology and production have brought the purchase prices of EVs down. Canada ‘s Liberal government issued a draft in 2022 calling for 20 percent of new light vehicles sold there to be zero-emission vehicles by 2026.

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Why communication is key to accelerating electrification

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According to the results of a new YouGov survey commissioned by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), consumer acceptance of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow. To date this year, more than 260,000 BEVs alone have driven off dealer forecourts, with the Tesla Model Y now the fifth most popular new car in the UK.

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BSES partners Kazam to set up EV charging station network in Delhi

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As per the partnership, both companies aims to have smart and affordable charging solutions for EV owners in the Delhi NCR region. The government recently had launched its Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ initiative across 100 intersections in the city in order to reduce vehicular emissions.

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Navigant Research forecasts new EV global sales of > 346,000 units in 2014; 10 predictions for the year

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Navigant’s analysis indicates that only buyers in California and Oregon will purchase sufficient numbers of vehicles in order to meet the ZEV requirement in 2018 and 2019. Tesla is also readying the Model X, a more affordable crossover for launch by the end of 2014. By 2022, not even California will meet the 10% ZEV requirement.

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