The San Francisco Bay Area is once again investing in clean transportation. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has relaunched the Clean Cars for All program with more than $10 million in new funding. The program helps low-income residents replace older gas-powered vehicles with zero-emission options. Axios reports on the relaunch here. How the […]
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Truck Makers Sue California Over Clean Truck Partnership
A group of major truck manufacturers suing California over its Clean Truck Partnership (CTP), calling the agreement invalid after recent federal action. The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of California, includes big names like Daimler Truck, PACCAR, Volvo Group, and International Motors. These manufacturers argue that Congress’s June 2025 decision to revoke key emissions […]
Britain Introduces New ZEV Incentives
n a bid to boost demand and increase adoption of Zero-Emissions Vehicles, Britain has introduced new ZEV ownership incentives. Benjamin Zev shares the details: As of 2025, the British government is set to offer discounts in the amount of up to 5,000 USD (3,750 GBP) to ZEV automobile buyers. Anyone interested in buying a battery-electric […]
Current ZEV goals “not realistic,” according to Vermont Governor
According to the Governor of Vermont, Phil Scott, the goal timeline for transitioning to zero emissions vehicles is “not realistic.” Benjamin Zev, Zero Emissions Vehicle advocate, discusses the various obstacles Scott foresees as Vermont attempts to address this issue: Vermont, along with 12 other states (including New York, Maryland, Massachusetts and California), have adopted a […]
UK Puts The Brakes on 2030 ZEV Timeline
In the United Kingdom, lawmakers are putting the brakes on the country’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate timeline. Although set with a 2030 deadline, the UK is already making exceptions to the rule. Benjamin Zev shares the details: Last year, the United Kingdom announced a mandate calling for all new vehicles sold in the country […]