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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

Green Car Congress

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. The transportation sector is the source of nearly a quarter of Canada’s carbon emissions and more than 40% of California’s.

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

Teslarati

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. Until the ban takes effect, New Jersey will limit the amount of new gasoline-powered cars sold in the state starting in 2027.

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Colorado approves goal to make 82% of car sales electric by 2032

Teslarati

“Colorado is already among the states with the highest concentration of electric vehicles, and we don’t plan on hitting the brakes any time soon,” Commission Director Michael Ogletree said. Coloradans want low- and zero-emissions vehicles because they help them get where they’re going while breathing cleaner air and saving money.

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California state agencies “rolling out carpet” for hydrogen electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. efforts among California, New York, Maryland, Connecticut, Oregon, Massachusetts, Vermont. —Chairman Nichols.

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Benefits of a Solar Carport for EV Charging

EV Connect

That initial excitement can be dampened by a reality check, though, when you realize that your EV is going to ramp up your electricity consumption. Depending on electricity costs where you live, that electric car could add anywhere from $30 to $60 per month to your electricity bill. Less than gas? Absolutely.

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