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Maryland commits to ban on gas vehicle sales

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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. to adopt the same standards. Moore said in a press release. “I This figure rises to 1.68

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Maryland governor releases final Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Plan

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Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley released the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act Plan with the goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 25% by 2020 from a 2006 baseline. Key programs in the plan include: Maryland Clean Cars Program: This program directly regulates carbon dioxide emissions from motor vehicles.

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Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard

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The Canadian government plans to approve the new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard, phasing the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. The post Canada government to approve new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard appeared first on TESLARATI. The Teslarati team would appreciate hearing from you.

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

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Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The state Department of Environment Protection announced that it will prohibit the sale of new gas-powered cars precisely on January 1, 2035. Consumers may still purchase used gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Sandia testing method yields pathway to better, longer-lasting solid-state batteries

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Kelley/National Institute of Standards and Technology.). Solid-state batteries employ solid electrolytes instead of electrochemical gels and liquids and generally power small electronics. The work was done in collaboration with NIST, Naval Research Labs, University of Maryland College Park and Brown University.

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Nevada Governor signs multi-state medium- and heavy-duty ZEV MOU to accelerate transportation electrification in state

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million from the Volkswagen Settlement to help agencies replace diesel-powered vehicles and equipment—including freight trucks, delivery trucks, school buses, and transit buses—with low and zero-emission alternatives. Since 2018, the State has leveraged more than $16.5 Connecticut. Washington, DC. Massachusetts New Jersey.

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DTF: Diesel dominates commercial truck, transit and school bus fleets in US

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Nationwide, for every electric commercial truck in operation, there are 995 trucks powered by diesel. The significance of the model years (2007 and 2010 and later MY) relates to emissions standards and the introduction of new emissions controls such as particulate filters, oxidation catalysts, and selective catalytic reduction systems.

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