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Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

Teslarati

The State of Maryland followed in the footsteps of California today by banning all new gas vehicle sales by the model year 2035. Maryland laws already exist that require the State to match California’s vehicle emissions programs. Car exhaust is the largest source of greenhouse gas in the State of Maryland.

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

Green Car Congress

Hyundai unveiled the redesigned 2018 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid models at the Chicago Auto Show. Although the powertrains remain the same, the new Sonata Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid feature a comprehensive exterior and interior redesign, safety, suspension and new and improved infotainment and connectivity features.

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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). Some are working to trade for gasoline vehicles with stores in adjacent states. "I & For Stellantis brands (e.g.

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News: 10 Best States To Own an EV

Clean Fleet Report

Study Ranks Best and Worst Places To Drive Electric. What makes having an electric car a positive experience is not only financial aspects, but a functional ones, something the folks at Jerry have taken into account when they did the research behind their Top 10 list of the best states to own an EV. Where the plugs are.

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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

Green Car Congress

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 US electric car sales in 2012 more than tripled to about 52,000 from 17,000 in 2011.

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DOE announces $139M in funding for 55 projects to advance innovative vehicle technologies

Green Car Congress

University of Maryland. Structurally and Electrochemically Stabilized Silicon-rich Anodes for Electric Vehicle (EV) Applications. AOI 02: Low Cost Electric Traction Drive Systems Using No Heavy Rare Earth Materials. Low Cost, High-Performance, Heavy Rare Earth-Free 3-In-1 Electric Drive Unit. Enovix Corporation.

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If you’re not at the table, you’re on the menu

Electric Auto Association

By Bob Erdman and Scott Wilson: Members, Electric Vehicle Association of Greater Washington DC. EVADC participation in hearing room at Maryland State Capitol in Annapolis. In Maryland, we are able to review the bills from previous sessions including the written and on-camera testimony from both ‘for’ and ‘against.’