Is California About to Give Up the Driver’s Seat on Electric Vehicles?
By David Reichmuth California has long been seen as a leader, both in the US and globally, in pushing ahead … [continued]
California ZEV mandate
We Need More Electric Vehicles, But Extending Regulatory Incentives For EVs Is A Bad Idea
Originally published by Union of Concerned Scientists, The Equation. By Dave Cooke, Senior Vehicles Analyst A recent New York Times article noted … [continued]
City of Richmond Pushes California to Go 100% ZEV by 2030
Having spoken with several battery mineral experts about this, 100% electric vehicle sales by 2030 globally seems impossible, and Elon … [continued]
Colorado Governor Orders Low Emissions Vehicle Standards
The governor of Colorado has issued an executive order directing his state to join with California and 12 other states to oppose the federal rollback of vehicle emissions standards.
Is Tesla Subsidized? What’s The Truth About Claims Tesla, SpaceX, & Elon Musk Wealth Only…
It’s pretty common nowadays to hear the claim that the only reason that Tesla, or SpaceX, or any of Elon Musk’s other ventures exists is because of government subsidies. I’ve myself heard the claim quite a lot over just the last few weeks. The funny thing: I haven’t heard any specifics from those making these claims about how they are “subsidized.” The general consensus when pressed seems to be: “Well, that’s what I heard (and I don’t like him).”
California Wants 5 Million Zero Emissions Cars On Its Roads By 2030
California governor Jerry Brown has signed an executive order that sets a goal of 5 million zero emissions cars on the state’s roads by 2030. The state will invest $2.5 billion to greatly expand the number of charging and hydrogen refueling stations available to California residents.
Eager Beaver: Canadian ZEV Policy Handbook Released
Canada’s ZEV Policy Handbook was released this week by START, the Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team at Simon Fraser University. Definitions being important in scientific inquiry, it should be noted that the researchers classified battery-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as ZEVs.
NRDC Report: ZEV Program Needs “Tune-Up” If Growth Is To Continue
The Zero-Emission Vehicles standard adopted by California and 9 other states to date requires a “tune-up” if plug-in electric vehicle … [continued]
California Mulling Changes To Zero-Emissions Mandate Owing To Credit Glut
Changes to California’s zero-emissions vehicle mandate credit system may be in the works, owing to the glut of zero-emissions credits … [continued]
40% Of US Electric Car Sales Are In California
Originally published on EV Obsession. California now (well, as of January 2015) accounts for 40% of all zero emissions vehicle … [continued]
