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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Teslarati

At the same time, we will reduce climate pollutants from the transportation sector, the greatest source of planet-warming pollution in New Jersey and the nation.” Despite the impending ban, New Jersey will not prohibit the ownership or use of gasoline-powered cars or force consumers to buy electric cars.

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Canada publishing final new Clean Fuel Regulations

Green Car Congress

million tonnes of greenhouse gas pollution in 2030, or roughly the amount of GHGs currently generated by the entire Canadian economy in two weeks. Regulated parties (producers and importers of gasoline and diesel) must create or buy credits to come into compliance with the reduction requirements.

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Going with the talent flow

Electric Auto Association

A chapter in Oregon is guided by the genius of its members. Emerald Valley Electric Vehicle Association members take part in a Fourth of July parade in Eugene, Oregon. We were especially excited about the 4-wheelers because they’re used on farms all over the state and the gas vehicles are very noisy and air polluting.” “I

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Are EVs Charged Mostly By Coal Power in the US?

EV Adoption

More impressively, 4 of these states (California, New York, Washington, and Oregon) accounted for 50.8% Yes, the electrical grids in many states in the US are still powered from coal, but with one exception (Colorado) people in those states simply buy very few electric vehicles. of EVs sold in the US in 2020.

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Study Claims EVs Will Not Save the Environment, All Cars Are Bad

The Truth About Cars

& However, the paper doesn’t favor everyone running out to buy the largest diesel pickup they can afford. & Bloomberg , which reported on the study, focused primarily on the accident rates and air pollution — noting that the paper accused modern roadworks of prioritizing “speed over safety.” tire dust) while mitigating others.

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Clearing the roadblocks to electrification of heavy-duty trucks

Charged EVs

Q&A with electric truck expert Rustam Kocher Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles make up a small fraction of the vehicles on the road, but they generate a disproportionate amount of pollution. I was a big part of building the first-of-its-kind—at least in the Western world that we knew of—heavy-duty charging site in Portland, Oregon.

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California will ban new gasoline car sales

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The rule is being issued by the California Air Resources Board, known as CARB, and will prohibit any driver from buying a new vehicle that utilizes an internal combustion engine for its powertrain. California is expected to become the first state in the U.S. The New York Times first reported the story.