Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Green Car Reports
APRIL 9, 2024
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California's EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network.
Connecticut and Maine delay adopting California EV mandate
Baua Electric
APRIL 9, 2024
Connecticut and Maine have delayed adoption of California’s EV sales mandate, leaving EV advocates to retrench, reports Energy News Network. Connecticut has been very proactive in its EV policy, in fact, and was one of the first states to revamp its EV policy around low-income households. Volkswagen ID.7
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Tesla cuts ties with Connecticut town that rejected potential showroom
Teslarati
JULY 27, 2022
Tesla is cutting ties with South Windsor, Connecticut, after the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously rejected the automaker’s proposal to open a showroom in the town. According to its suit, Hoffman said Tesla was attempting to sell cars directly to consumers in violation of State laws.
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Tesla Service Center Approved In East Hartford, Connecticut
CleanTechnica EVs
AUGUST 12, 2021
Here is some good news for Tesla owners in Connecticut, a state that’s been heavily favoring the whims of dealerships rather than Tesla and other EV makers. The Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC) of East Hartford has voted unanimously to approve Tesla’s application to build a service center, the Journal Inquirer reports.
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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035
Teslarati
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing access to cleaner car choices,” said Governor Phil Murphy.
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Future Chevy Bolt EV, Tesla sales workaround, Nissan at a million EVs: Today’s Car News
Green Car Reports
JULY 27, 2023
Tesla is getting creative with sales in Connecticut. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan hits a million EVs. And GM is bringing back the Bolt EV—but it appears there’s a lot more backstory to it. Did GM actually kill the Chevrolet Bolt EV?
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Rewarding Dealers Who Sell Electric Cars: Connecticut Takes The Lead
Green Car Reports
MAY 4, 2014
Incentives for buyers are a great way to boost electric-car sales, but what about incentives for the dealers that actually sell them the cars?
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154 NJ initiating process to adopt California Advanced Clean Cars II
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced that the state will initiate the process to adopt Advanced Clean Cars II. The NJ Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will begin considering the potential adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) regulation implemented by the California Air Resources Board.
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DOJ echoes Tesla argument in Louisiana direct sales appeal
Teslarati
OCTOBER 21, 2023
Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed an argument from Tesla this week during a circuit court appeal of a case with the state of Louisiana over its automotive direct sales ban rules. ” An argument date for the appeals court has not yet been set, and this is just one of many direct sales bans Tesla faces on the state level in the U.S.
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Tesla faces battle over direct sales to buyers in Connecticut
Green Car Reports
MAY 11, 2017
Another month, another Tesla battle with auto-dealer lobbyists in another state—or so it seems in the company's ongoing battle to sell electric cars online directly to buyers. This time, the action is in Connecticut, where on Monday the legislature's finance committee approved a bill letting Tesla do just that.
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Honda targeting 100% BEV & FCEV sales in N America by 2040; new e:Architecture EVs coming in second half of this decade
Green Car Congress
APRIL 26, 2021
Honda last week announced key targets for sales of electrified vehicles in North America, with a plan to make battery-electric and fuel cell electric vehicles (BEVs and FCEVs) to represent 100% of its vehicle sales by 2040, progressing from sales of 40% by 2030 and 80% by 2035. Honda SUV e:prototype shown at Shanghai 2021.
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Tesla Service Center permit revoked due to local dealership concern over direct sales
Teslarati
MARCH 10, 2022
Tesla has had a permit for a new Service Center from the East Hartford, Connecticut Planning and Zoning Commission revoked after a local dealership voiced concern regarding direct-to-consumer sales laws. The East Hartford PZC voted to approve the Tesla Service Center, which would be located at 300 Connecticut Boulevard, last April.
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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state
Green Car Congress
APRIL 1, 2022
Nevada joins 16 other States, the District of Columbia and Québec in this effort— led by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management (NESCAUM)—to work toward a goal that 100% of all new medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be zero emission vehicles by 2050 with an interim target of 30% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2030.
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Tesla secures hard-fought win for owners in CT, but battle for sales continues
Teslarati
AUGUST 19, 2021
Tesla has secured a hard-fought win in Connecticut for its planned service center, but its battle for direct sales in the state continues. While Connecticut law prohibits auto manufacturers from selling directly to customers in the state, efforts for bills that would allow direct sales have become prominent in the past few years.
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Plug In America Is Stepping Back From Taking Sides On Allowing EV Manufactures To Sell Directly
CleanTechnica EVs
MAY 22, 2021
Recently, there has been a battle for EV sales freedom in many states. Connecticut is one such battleground and its bill, SB 127, would allow EV manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian to sell directly to consumers in Connecticut.
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Senator Haskell Shares His Thoughts With Us About EVs, Direct Sales, Tesla, & More
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
I was invited by the Tesla Owners Club of Connecticut and the EV Club of CT (Connecticut) to co-interview Connecticut State Senator William Haskell on a podcast the other day. The interview was slated for last week, but thanks to Ida knocking out my power for a few days, they were kind enough to wait […].
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Tesla’s war against direct sales wages on with big win in Virginia
Teslarati
JULY 30, 2021
Tesla’s war with laws that prohibit the direct sale of cars to consumers continues to wage on, but the automaker is making progress across the United States. The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles has approved Tesla to sell its cars and will open three new locations in the State. What do you think? What do you think?
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VinFast Announces New U.S. Dealers Across Several States
The Truth About Cars
APRIL 24, 2024
VinFast added 12 stores, with new dealerships in Connecticut and Kentucky, five new locations in Florida, and four in Texas. retail footprint, though it’s still unclear how the early reviews will affect sales of its EVs at the new locations. is the VF 8 SUV. is the VF 8 SUV. Image: VinFast] Become a& TTAC& insider.
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2024 Mustang Mach-E, Toyota diesel hybrids, states delay EV mandate: Today’s Car News
Baua Electric
APRIL 9, 2024
This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite long-held plans to align with California emissions standards, Connecticut and Maine have delayed adopting California’s EV sales mandate with recent decisions. I agree to receive emails from Green Car Reports. Toyota may be mulling a bigger role for diesel. Privacy Policy.
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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard
Teslarati
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The new legislation considers zero-emission cars to include battery-electric, hydrogen, and plug-in electric vehicles. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.
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Used Car of the Day: 1979 Alfetta Sedan
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 13, 2023
This Connecticut-based 1979 Alfetta sedan is for sale for $9,999. Overall it seems like the car is in decent shape but will need a bit of work, mostly on cosmetic stuff. Overall it seems like the car is in decent shape but will need a bit of work, mostly on cosmetic stuff. The tires are new but the A/C doesn't work.
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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 23, 2014
Nichols in Diamond Bar, California to announce that sales figures from around the country now show ZEV sales of more than 260,000 vehicles, with the quarter-million mark reached in September. The state has also put in place clean car regulations which increase fuel efficiency and will put a minimum of 1.5 million by 2025.
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CT dealer incentive for electric-car sales works, could be improved: report
Green Car Reports
SEPTEMBER 25, 2017
Connecticut ushered in a unique electric-car incentive in 2014, and the first points of data on its effectiveness have now been published.
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California EV adoption driving steady decline in emissions: study
Teslarati
APRIL 7, 2024
BEV sales in 2023 Researchers reported the highest levels of carbon dioxide near highway corridors, and while 1.8 Along with using the sensors to gather data, the study examined registration data from the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to monitor the ratio of EVs on the road to gas cars. BEV sales in the U.S.
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Tesla pushes against Senate Bill 512, legislation that would prohibit direct sales, OTA updates
Teslarati
APRIL 12, 2022
Tesla is reaching out to supporters to push against Senate Bill 512 in Oklahoma, a piece of legislation that would prohibit direct sales and close both service centers and showrooms in the state. Direct sales are still a touchy subject within some states as dealerships and other entities push against the buying format.
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Tesla to build 100,000 square foot facility in St. Pete, FL
Teslarati
APRIL 13, 2022
The new Tesla center will handle sales, service, and deliveries in the area. The documents reveal that the owner of Kanes Furniture LLC hired representative Truett Realty Group LLC to apply for a motor vehicle sales permit in February 2022. Tesla proposed a 100,000-square-foot facility in St. Pete, Florida. Credit: Pinellas County).
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OPIS: US gasoline demand more than “halfway” back from pandemic-induced lows
Green Car Congress
JUNE 29, 2020
And now we’re seeing demand ‘uncontracting’ as people get back into their cars. This allows users to track and benchmark industry trends for overall retail gasoline sales. Gasoline sales have been rising at an average of 6.4% Connecticut, which is a little further along in opening than other New England states, was off 28%.
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207 Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation
Green Car Congress
JUNE 27, 2019
The partnership will see Canada and California work together to accelerate the adoption of zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles such as electric cars. Today in California, one in ten new car sales is a plug-in car; and half of all plug-in cars sold in the United States to date—almost 600,000—are in California.
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Ford offering 3 years’ complimentary public charging to C-MAX Energi customers in California and Connecticut with EV 1-2-3 Charge
Green Car Congress
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The MyFord Mobile app and website are integrated with the vehicle’s in-car communications and entertainment system – SYNC 3. C-MAX Energi originally went on sale in late 2012, and was joined by its sedan sibling, the Fusion Energi, in February 2013. C-MAX sales for January-October 2015 are down -10.6% 2016 Ford C-MAX.
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Fully electric Genesis GV60 arrives in US starting at $58,890
Green Car Congress
MAY 18, 2022
Genesis Motor America announced the start of sales of its first electric vehicle, the GV60 ( earlier post ). GV60’s Fingerprint Authentication System allows drivers to start and drive the car without the need to carry a key. This provides an even greater level of convenience for a seamless driving experience.
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Top 10 states offering EV incentives
Plug in America
JULY 27, 2021
The reinstated Charge Up New Jersey incentive is a “point-of-sale” rebate applied during the purchase or leasing process at dealerships. . Additionally, EVs sold, rented, or leased in New Jersey are exempt from state sales and use tax. . Connecticut. California. Washington. Conditions and limitations apply.
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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 24, 2013
The governors of 8 states—California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—have signed a memorandum of understanding ( MoU ) to take specific actions to put 3.3 Collectively, the eight signatory states represent more than 23% of the US car market.
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300 Honda Fit EV Electric-Car Leasing Expands To Northeast
Green Car Reports
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
The electric Fit will be available at selected locations in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New York, and New Jersey later this month. The car has been on sale on the West Coast since July.
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A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England
Baua Electric
MARCH 27, 2024
A new offshore wind farm for New England The proposal is for Vineyard Wind 2, and it was put forward in response to a solicitation from Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island for up to 6.8 million tons of CO2 emissions annually across the region, equivalent to taking 414,000 cars off the road. GW of offshore wind capacity.
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The US’s largest battery-grade lithium refinery will be in Oklahoma
Baua Electric
JANUARY 17, 2024
Connecticut-based Stardust Power said it selected Muskogee because of the state’s central US location for delivery and shipment. Read more: A California lake has enough lithium to power 375 million EVs Photo: Port Muskogee If you’re an electric vehicle owner, charge up your car at home with rooftop solar panels.
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The first Tesla store is finally open in EV-loving Vermont [update]
Baua Electric
MARCH 6, 2024
Vermont state law was revised in 2021 to allow direct sales of EVs to customers, and South Burlington made a zoning change to allow car sales at the former supermarket site. Tesla just opened a store at Mohegan Sun , a casino and resort in Connecticut. The state does, however, allow direct leasing.)
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The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont [update]
Baua Electric
JANUARY 26, 2024
Vermont state law was revised in 2021 to allow direct sales of EVs to customers, and South Burlington made a zoning change to allow car sales at the former supermarket site. Tesla just opened a store at Mohegan Sun , a casino and resort in Connecticut. The state does, however, allow direct leasing.)
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GE Plans to Order Tens of Thousands of EVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2010
Immelt said half of GE’s sales force of about 45,000 will drive electric vehicles. The Fairfield, Connecticut-based company also has a vehicle-leasing division through its GE Capital finance unit. Its products include lithium-ion batteries for cars and trucks via a venture with A123 Systems Inc.
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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules
The Truth About Cars
JUNE 16, 2023
Those standards are separate from the zero-emission sales minimums that begin in 2026. I think many of us expected when the CARB rules actually kick in in 2026 in a meaningful way that we'd have some allocation challenges," said Brian Maas, president of the California New Car Dealers Association. Expect to see surging Jeep 4xe sales.
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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 27, 2016
Under this report’s “ZEV Future” scenario, 100% of the new car sales and approximately 65% of all cars on the road are assumed to be ZEVs by 2050 in the 10 ZEV States. In addition to California, the ZEV states are Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont.
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Owners of aging Teslas, this new bespoke warranty plan is for you
Baua Electric
MARCH 20, 2024
EVs require less maintenance than gas cars, but they’re not infallible. Amber currently operates in Connecticut, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Tennessee, and it plans to extend to other states soon. Amber also announced the close of its $3.18
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Abandoned History: Oldsmobile's Guidestar Navigation System and Other Cartography (Part VI)
The Truth About Cars
DECEMBER 20, 2023
A daring aerodynamic shape, frameless windows, grandiose full-width heckblende, and in-dash Guidestar navigation were all present on the 1994 Oldsmobile Aurora show car. The show car was production ready, save for the Guidestar. & Competition in the in-car navigation space heated up after Oldsmobile’s lead. Let me know.
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107 International Alliance on ZEVs seeks to accelerate ZEV adoption; 11 founding government members from N America and Europe
Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont in the United States; Québec in Canada; and The Netherlands, Norway and the United Kingdom in Europe are the founding members. The 11 members account for 7% of global car sales, but represent 38% of the global market for electric vehicles.)
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Genesis launches the all-electric GV60 in the United States
Teslarati
MAY 17, 2022
Genesis Motor America announced the launch and start of sales for the GV60 all-electric vehicle earlier today in the United States. When the car is turned off, the Crystal Sphere provides ambient lighting, which adds to the aesthetic of the driving experience. It is the company’s first electric vehicle.
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