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California ARB posts final modifications for ZEV rule on fast refueling/battery exchange for public comment

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For Model Years 2015 through 2017, inclusive, “capability to accumulate” means the ZEV’s refueling system has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of ARB’s Executive Officer as actually accumulating the miles required under this subdivision within the given time period for the claimed ZEV type, based on refueling events. ZEV Credit table.

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8-state alliance releases action plan to put 3.3M ZEVs on their roads by 2025

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This will include working with the automobile manufacturers and dealers to ensure that all plug-in electric vehicle models are available for sale and aggressively marketed in all MOU states. Lead by example through increasing ZEVs in state, municipal, and other public fleets. Encourage private fleets to purchase, lease, or rent ZEVs.

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Exploring the Appeal of JDM Cars

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Events like Super GT and JGTC (now Super Formula) showcased the raw power and agility of Japanese manufacturers, igniting a fervor for their street-legal counterparts. JDM stands for “Japanese Domestic Market,” referring to vehicles originally designed and manufactured for sale in Japan.

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Nissan Leases First Fuel Cell Vehicle in North America

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Nissan, which began development of fuel cell vehicle technology in 1996, has previously used FCVs in demonstration fleets in Japan and in California through the California Fuel Cell Partnership (CaFCP), but this is Nissan’s first commercial FCV lease in North America. Earlier post.)

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ElectraMeccanica to begin customer deliveries of three-wheeled SOLO EV

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The company will officially begin delivering keys to customers at a special launch event scheduled for 4 October in Los Angeles with a select group of early reservation holders along with the company’s first fleet owners. The company earlier introduced a new fleet and commercial version of the SOLO Cargo EV.

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Update: Top 10 Electric Cars

Clean Fleet Report

has fully embraced EVs and, after years of teasing with snazzy concepts, the real hardware is for sale–and is selling well. Fleet To Electric? Disclosure: Clean Fleet Report is loaned free test vehicles from automakers to evaluate, typically for a week at a time. The winner will be the customer. Flash Drive: Tesla Model 3.

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Conference confirms plug-in fever

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Coming on the heels of the Google/Brookings event in Washington, D.C., A number of startups showed off their porposals to retrofit the existing fleets of petroleum-fueled vehicles, giving some hope to Andy Grove’s ambitoious desire to create millions of plug-in conversions before the automakers deliver.

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