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Colorado Air Quality Control Commission approves low emission vehicle standards beginning in 2022 model year

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The commission adopted Regulation 20, known as the Colorado Low Emission Automobile Regulation (or CLEAR), prompting Colorado to join 12 other states and the District of Columbia, which also have adopted California’s LEV standards. These states now make up nearly 40% of the new automobile market.

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EIA: California home to almost half of US plug-in electric vehicles

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The District of Columbia has a tax credit of 50% of the incremental cost of an EV, up to $19,000. The District also exempts EVs from its excise tax, which varies from 6% to 8% depending on vehicle weight. ZEVs include vehicles powered by electricity or hydrogen fuel cells.

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CARB Approves THINK City as Type II ZEV

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The approval paves the way for THINK to sell the all-electric THINK City in California, 12 other states and the District of Columbia that have adopted California’s ZEV requirements. These states make up more than 35 percent of the automobile market in the US and represent a significant share of the fleet market.

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Quallion Selects Palmdale, Calif. For New Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturing Facility

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Quallion’s proposed lithium-ion battery facility will produce batteries for automobiles as well as batteries that replace engine idling as a stationary power source for heavy duty trucks.

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Engine products group files legal challenge to EPAs partial waiver for E15

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The newly formed Engine Products Group (EPG)—comprising the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (Alliance), The Association of International Automobile Manufacturers, Inc. Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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California Congressional Delegation Backing Quallions Bid for DOE Li-ion Funding

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Quallion’s proposed lithium ion battery facility will produce lithium-ion batteries for automobiles as well as batteries that replace engine idling as a stationary power source for heavy duty trucks. The state of California has some of the most rigorous laws, which have a minimum fine of $300 for idling, up to $10,000.

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Engineered E. coli produce styrene from glucose

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coli to produce the commodity petrochemical styrene—a synthetic chemical derived from petroleum and natural gas products that is used worldwide in the manufacture of products such as rubber, plastic, insulation, fiberglass, pipes, automobile parts, food containers, and carpet backing—from glucose. the preliminary injunction.

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