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Plug-in models nearing 1 of 10 new-vehicle sales in California

Green Car Reports

Plug-in vehicles—including battery-electric cars, plug-in hybrids, and hydrogen fuel-cell cars—are nearing one in 10 new-car sales in California, according to a periodic update from industry group Veloz, referring to the latest data from the state.

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Volkswagen California Concept Previews New Multivan Plug-in Hybrid Camper

Electric Cars Report

In 1988, the first California based on the VW Bus (T3) made its global debut at the Caravan Salon trade fair.

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California passes 1M mark for cumulative sales of electric vehicles: BEVs, PHEVs and FCEVs

Green Car Congress

California surpassed 1 million electric vehicles (1,054,095 units)—battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and fuel-cell electric—sold cumulatively through the 4 th quarter of 2021, according to the California Energy Commission (CEC), making it the first US state to achieve this milestone.

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First drive: Honda says its CR-V e:FCEV plug-in fuel cell hybrid is the future. Is it?

Electrek

Honda invited us out to its US R&D Center in Torrance, California to drive the new fuel cell plug-in hybrid version of the CR-V, which gets released later this year. Is this first-ever hybrid between a battery EV and fuel cell EV the future of electric cars?

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Electric car sales boom in California, as plug-in hybrids and small cars sputter

Green Car Reports

Even as sales of small cars drop in California and across the country, sales of electric cars continue to climb, breaking past 5 percent of the market so far in 2019.

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Minnesota adopts California EV mandate, makes it tougher for plug-in "compliance cars"

Green Car Reports

Minnesota has officially become the first Midwestern state to adopt California's stricter emissions standards, as well as a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring the highest-volume automakers to sell electric cars. As previously discussed by lawmakers, the new rules go into effect January 1, 2024, for 2025 models.

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In California, 12.5% of New Light-Duty Vehicle Registrations Were Plug-in Electric Vehicles in 2021

CleanTechnica EVs

In California, 12.5% of new light-duty vehicle registrations were plug-in electric vehicles (PEV) in 2021. Of all light-duty vehicle registrations in California for 2021, including new and existing registrations, 2.5% were […].