4.2.10 Zero Emission Vehicles

LPDD Recommendation: “Congress should adopt a national ZEV mandate, to help ease the fleet transition towards electrification. Congress should clarify that states have authority to adopt their own more ambitious ZEV standards and are not preempted by any federal goals.”

LPDD Recommendation: “Congress should authorize NHTSA as well as EPA to adopt credit multipliers for fuel efficiency standards to encourage ZEV alternatives such as electrification.”

Delaware Adopts Advanced Clean Cars II

Starting in model year 2027, vehicle manufacturers are required to sell an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles, ramping up to 100 percent of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2035. 

New Jersey Adopts Advanced Clean Cars II

Starting in model year 2027, vehicle manufacturers are required to sell an increasing number of zero-emission vehicles, ramping up to 100 percent of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2035.

California’s 100% ZEV by 2035 Regulation

Establishes a year-by-year roadmap so that by 2035 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California will be zero-emission vehicles, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.