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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

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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 This multi-state effort is intended to expand consumer awareness and demand for zero-emission vehicles. This has not been easy.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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On a conference call on Tuesday, EPA officials said they expected to release the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) for the vehicle greenhouse gas regulations later this year. Tags: Climate Change Emissions Policy. Adapting those would require the request and issuance of another EPA waiver.

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Andy Grove: The U.S. must create an electric car industry - Apr. 17, 2009

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More Climate crusader "Were very reasonable people," says White House energy czar Carol Browner. In addition, climate change demands that we harness new, renewable sources of energy. 20.84% Apr 17 3:57pm ET † Index Last % Change Dow Jones 8,131.33 The business world hopes shes right. And they exist.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

His people at MidAmerican have studied clean technologies like batteries and wind power for years because of the threat of climate change. The day after Fortunes visit to BYD, Oregon Gov. 20.84% Apr 17 3:57pm ET † Index Last % Change Dow Jones 8,131.33 Electric cars will be one answer. 40.40% Unisys Corporation 1.49

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