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zero-emission vehicle

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noun

  1. a vehicle, as an automobile, that does not directly produce atmospheric pollutants. ZEV


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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

SB 168 says the buyer’s eligibility will be “confirmed by a buyer attestation” that they have not previously owned a zero-emission vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

Tesla can sell zero-emission vehicle credits by producing more than its fair share of zero-emission vehicles.

From Barron's Jan. 27, 2026

The Daimler Truck unit, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck & Bus, and Foxconn said the new company will combine Fuso’s expertise in design, development and manufacturing of buses with Foxconn’s zero-emission vehicle technology and global network.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 22, 2026

In addition to consumer incentives, the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Investment Plan includes a $98.5-million allocation for light-duty zero-emission vehicle infrastructure.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2026

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