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zero-emission vehicle

American  

noun

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


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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

“While the federal government reversed and put up roadblocks, the global zero-emission vehicle market surged ahead last year,” said California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

California leads the nation in zero-emission vehicle sales.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2025

“California is proud to lead the country in zero-emission vehicle sales as the global market continues to innovate and surge,” the statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 4, 2025