zero-emission vehicle

noun

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

Example Sentences

The political polarization in Tesla’s sales has broader policy implications, undermining California’s environmental goals and zero-emission vehicle targets for 2026 and 2035.

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EV sales in California in 2024 were flat compared to previous years, The Times reported, raising questions on whether automobile manufacturers can meet ambitious state mandates for zero-emission vehicle sales.

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Gen. Rob Bonta is suing the federal government to reinstate California’s zero-emission vehicle regulations.

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Daniel Villasenor, a spokesperson for Newsom’s office, said the state’s cap-and-trade program — the state’s leading climate program that generates $4 billion annually — could be the source of new zero-emission vehicle incentives.

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Their task: to reassert California’s climate leadership and identify policies to boost zero-emission vehicle sales.

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