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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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Tesla showcases Cybertruck and new Model 3 at Washington, DC Auto Show

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The Washington, DC Auto Show official website revealed that Tesla is bringing some of its latest vehicles at the event. As seen in social media posts from the Washington, DC Auto Show, Tesla brought a red upgraded Tesla Model 3 sedan, a Model Y crossover, and the Tesla Cybertruck to its booth.

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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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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.

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Tesla posts stern response to Washington Post’s article on alleged Autopilot dangers

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Tesla has posted a stern response to a recent article from The Washington Post that suggested that the electric vehicle maker is putting people at risk because it allows systems like Autopilot to be deployed in areas that it was not designed for. Following is the pertinent section of Tesla’s response.

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Washington State House Committee advances legislation mandating all-electric new LDV sales by MY 2030

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The Washington State House Transportation Committee voted 17-12 to advance legislation calling for all model year 2030 or later passenger and light-duty vehicles sold in the state to be electric vehicles (EVs). Model-year 2029 and earlier ICE cars can still be sold and registered in Washington.