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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

Green Car Congress

These requirements include ZEV assurance measures, such as requiring a consumer-facing battery state of health indicator, adding ZEVs into existing service information requirements, and adding useful life and minimum warranty requirements for ZEVs. Phased in from 70% for 2026 through 2029 model year vehicles.)

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Choosing an Eco-friendly Vehicle: Hybrid vs. Electric Cars

EV Connect

On the other hand, hybrids that don’t plug in draw their battery power from the engine and when the battery is drained, the car simply switches to gas power. Electric cars store their energy in a lithium-ion battery, which powers an electric engine. What Are the Benefits of Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles?

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