The Washington legislature has voted to set a target for ending the sales of gasoline-powered cars by 2030. That’s the most aggressive goal of any US state so far, and five years ahead of California’s 2035 target. The measure, passed as part of the $16.9-billion Move Ahead Washington transportation package, will now go to Governor… Read more »
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CARB proposes new rules for defining EV battery health
Buying a pre-owned EV presents a new concern for buyers to beware of—the health of the vehicle’s battery. All batteries degrade over time, and there’s no simple way for a buyer to know how much of its original range a used EV retains. Some older EVs—notable the air-cooled Nissan LEAF—have poor records in this department…. Read more »
Washington state bill to phase out ICEs by 2030 ready for governor’s signature
In March, the state of Washington one-upped EV trendsetter California with a proposal to phase out gas-burning cars by 2030—five years earlier than the Golden State’s proposed ban. Washington’s legislature has now passed Clean Cars 2030, part of a larger bill (E2SHB 1287) that directs the state’s utilities to prepare for all-electric transportation. Unlike California… Read more »
France’s 8-billion-euro auto industry bailout includes support for EVs
France has announced an auto industry bailout package worth some 8 billion euros ($8.8 billion), and it includes substantial support for electrification. The new funds are in addition to a 5-billion-euro loan guarantee being considered for struggling Renault, and the many millions already spent on temporary unemployment payments to auto workers. According to Le Monde,… Read more »
Senator Schumer proposes $454 billion in new funding to promote EVs
US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York), the current Senate Minority Leader, has proposed a plan that would invest $454 billion over 10 years to help the US auto industry accelerate the transition to electrified vehicles. Schumer’s plan would provide rebates of $3,000 to $5,000 (plus another $2,000 for low-income buyers) for owners of gas vehicles… Read more »
California ARB releases Midterm Review of ZEV regulation, calls for post-2025 standards
In 2012, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) adopted the Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program, a set of standards for new vehicles through model year 2025. The program has two components: the Low-Emission Vehicle III regulations, which mandate reductions in emissions from legacy vehicles; and the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation, which requires manufacturers to produce… Read more »
New guide offers strategies for encouraging EV adoption in underserved areas
The criticism that EVs are playthings for the rich is one that resonates with local government officials and community groups. Many of them want to implement measures to advance EV adoption, but they don’t want to advocate policies that leave lower-income groups behind. The high up-front cost of EVs and the difficulties of providing charging… Read more »
EPA issues draft Midterm Evaluation of emissions standards
Automotive technology is advancing steadily, according to a new federal report, so automakers should be on track to meet 2025 clean car standards with known technologies, at the same cost, or lower, than previously estimated. The EPA, in partnership with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB), is conducting… Read more »
Ford’s new plug-ins
Ford’s recent launch of the Focus Electric, and the upcoming launches of the Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrids, are major milestones for the American EV industry. The Focus Electric claims the title of the only pure EV currently available from the Big Three US automakers, and the Fusion Energi and C-MAX Energi will… Read more »
CARB releases proposed emissions standards
Last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) posted the proposed Advanced Clean Car package of regulations for the 2017-2025 model years.