zero-emission
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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In California, the largest EV market in America and a state whose regulations have heavily driven the zero-emission car market, lawmakers are trying to replace the lost EV incentives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
It says the Department of Transport is currently considering the zero-emission vehicle mandate, which stipulates what proportion of cars sold each year must be electric.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
In 1990, California began requiring more zero-emission vehicles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 26, 2026
The next month, troubled zero-emission truck-maker Nikola filed for bankruptcy, leaving carriers with vehicles that are difficult to maintain and, for hydrogen fuel-cell models, very expensive to refuel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
The Santa Monica-based company has completed more than 500,000 zero-emission deliveries and its bots have collectively traveled around 1 million miles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026
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