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Stellantis Limiting Availability of Gasoline Models by State Emission Rules

The Truth About Cars

Stellantis is reportedly no longer allocating gasoline-only vehicles to the fourteen states with leadership that has agreed to adhere to the emission standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). this means dealer allocation will prioritize powertrains based on how restrictive the local emissions standards happen to be.

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Feature: The Genesis Experience

Clean Fleet Report

The current line-up, a combination of gasoline-powered and battery electric sedans and SUVs, will be all-electric in 2030. The Dealer Son-Nim Experience Our silent, all-electric drive departed New York City and took us over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge onto Staten Island and then on to New Jersey.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive priced at $41,450 for US; 85-mile range

Green Car Congress

The MY14 B-Class Electric Vehicle will be available beginning in mid-July to dealers in California; Connecticut; Maine; Maryland; Massachusetts; New Jersey; New York; Oregon; Rhode Island; and Vermont. Maximum torque is 251 lb-ft (340 N·m)—approximately equivalent to the torque from a modern three-liter gasoline engine.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

Clean Fleet Report

To demonstrate its growth, there are currently four stand-alone Genesis dealers in America, but 100+ will open their doors within the next year. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) gave the gasoline GV70 a Top Safety Pick+, their highest safety rating. It can also power your home for two days during a power outage.

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Hyundai introduces 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at Chicago Auto Show

Green Car Congress

The Sonata Plug-in Hybrid will be distributed in California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, but customers in any of the other states can custom order the vehicle at their local Hyundai dealer.

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Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona

Clean Fleet Report

Flash Drive: 2024 Hyundai Kona All-New Small SUV Gas for now; electric is coming soon The all-new 2024 Hyundai Kona is currently offered in four trim levels with the choice of two gasoline-powered engines and, in early 2024, an all-electric version will arrive. The naturally aspirated 2.0-liter

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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Green Car Congress

Europe has gasoline taxes over $4 per gallon and still finds the need to adopt aggressive performance standards for cars to reduce GHGs and oil use. Currently, nine states have done so: Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

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