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Washington state launches instant rebate program for EVs

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Washington state has launched a new instant rebate program for electric vehicle (EV) purchases, specifically for those in lower-income brackets than the federal poverty line. During an event this week, Washington Governor Jay Inslee highlighted that the program is the first of its kind in the U.S.,

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Paving the Way to an Electrified Transportation Future in Washington State

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RMI’s GridUp tool helped Washington State develop leading strategies for transportation electrification. In Washington State, policy leaders are using cutting edge tools and analysis to prepare for an electric vehicle (EV) future.

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Washington state legislature considering bill mandating all-electric LDVs after MY 2030

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The Washington state legislature held a public hearing on Clean Cars 2030, a bill reintroduced with 27 co-sponsors. The bill, HB 1204 / SB 5256 , requires all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric.

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Tesla NACS might be required in Washington state

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Washington state is considering mandating Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), following in Texas’ footsteps. Now Washington State might do the same. The post Tesla NACS might be required in Washington state appeared first on TESLARATI. We want to provide access to as many makes and models as possible. “It

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Washington State Passes Cutting-Edge Policies To Reduce Climate Pollution

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Decarbonizing utilities: Washington passed the first law in the United States that outlines a pathway for a combined gas and electricity utility to transition away from gas for all of its customers. continued] The post Washington State Passes Cutting-Edge Policies To Reduce Climate Pollution appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Washington state legislature passes law establishing setting MY2030 target for 100% electric new LDV sales

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The Washington State legislature has passed legislation that sets a target for all MY2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in Washington State to be electric vehicles. The new law establishes the most aggressive such state goal in the US—five years ahead of California’s 2035 target.

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Washington state legislature passes ZEV mandate; expands to medium-duty vehicles

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Both houses of the Washington state legislature have passed SB 5811 , the ZEV mandate bill. Washington originally adopted the California emissions standards in 2005—but without the ZEV mandate. SB 5811: Authorizes the Washington state Department of Ecology to adopt California zero emission vehicle program regulations.