EV Adoption

MAY 8, 2021

And while many of the legacy automakers – along with several states – have announced plans or “aspirations” to end production of ICE vehicles or ban their sale completely, the reality is we may not see a federal ban of ICE sales ever – or perhaps not before 2040.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Thanks to the Prius (AT PZEV category), Toyota has a large credit bank. A vehicle manufacturer’s ZEV requirement is based on a percentage of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks up to 8,500 lbs, delivered for sale in California. Automakers’ California ZEV credit balances as of 1 October 2011. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 28, 2009

It would then be offered for public use in 2012, said Brian Carolin, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Nissan North America Inc. Alternatives that would reduce pollution include nuclear energy and renewable sources, such as wind and solar power. 16,000 miles.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Americas big gas guzzlers and polluters are not the cars that about half the country drives around. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Right Now can be seen here. Yep, a truck.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Prius hybrid. Alternative-fuel cars were some of the hottest items on display at the Shanghai auto show from homegrown companies like Geely Automobile Holdings Ltd., Brilliance Jinbei Automobile Co. and Chery Automobile Co. GM plans to launch the Volt in China in 2011. plans to launch by the end of next year.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

Our PRIUS+ Project Photos PHEV Resources Global Warming Take Action News and Events Contact Us How Carmakers are Responding to the Plug-In Hybrid Opportunity If you ask, "have major auto-makers come around on PHEVs?", 2010 Prius designed to be manufactured with NiMH or Lithium batteries. todays answer is "Yes -- but not yet."

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