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8 ZEV states announce US ZEV sales top 260,000 units

Green Car Congress

The other seven states—Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont—account for more than 135,000 vehicles. Zero-emission vehicles are vital to Massachusetts’ efforts to cut air pollution from the transportation sector and stimulate growth in the clean energy economy.

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How to Take Advantage of EV Charging Incentives for Fleets

Blink Charging

Between the United States federal government, state, and local governments; power companies and utilities; and air pollution control districts, there are hundreds of incentives for fleet owners to switch from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs). Where is Blink a verified supplier?

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7 Under this scenario, the estimated total health and climate change costs associated with passenger vehicle fleet pollution drops from to $37 billion annually to $15.7

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The EV Transition Explained: Local Policies Shape Global Competition

Cars That Think

However, Lee Vinsel , a Virginia Polytechnic Institute technology historian and expert on how regulatory policy has improved auto safety and lowered pollution warns, “Policy reflected in EVs must be crafted to reduce the risks to hundreds of millions of individuals that feel they’re not giving anything up.” economy away from fossil fuels.

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Auto Lobby Says EPA Targets Aren’t Achievable

The Truth About Cars

Updated guidance from the EPA has resulted in the most aggressive vehicle pollution standards the United States has seen so far. Updated guidance from the EPA has resulted in the most aggressive vehicle pollution standards the United States has seen so far. requirements under the Administrative Procedure Act and the Clean Air Act."

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What a month for EVs!

Plug in America

That same day, the administration announced a reversal of the Trump-era rule that California would not be able to set its own rigorous air pollution rules. That same day, the administration announced a reversal of the Trump-era rule that California would not be able to set its own rigorous air pollution rules.

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Gas War: U.S. House Suggests Ending California Emissions Authority, White House Says Nope

The Truth About Cars

House of Representatives that would prevent California from receiving federal waivers to set standards limiting the sale of gasoline-driven automobiles. With the issue of what people will be allowed to drive in the future becoming yet another hot-button political issue, there’s little chance of the bill making it through Congress.