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Source: Motor Age CARB puts ZEV production number at 7,500April 2, 2008The California Air Resources Board (CARB) will triple the amount of zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) proposed for production by automakers from 2012 through 2014. CARB staff members originally proposed a requirement of 2,500 vehicles but the board increased this to 7,500.
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Source: Motor AgeCARB looking at reducing required ZEV sales numbersMarch 27, 2008The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is considering making revisions to the state's zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulations. The 11-member board this morning will hear recommendations from the CARB staff that would allow carmakers to sell 2,500 pure ZEV or electric vehicles between 2012 and 2014 instead of the current mandate of 25,000 in that time period. The board will listen to the recommendation and suggest amendments or table it for further discussion.
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Source: Motor AgeWalker Products rep latest member of CAWA boardMarch 25, 2008A national sales manager is the latest appointment to the California/Nevada/Arizona Automotive Wholesalers Association's (CAWA) MAC. Ron Aparicio of Walker Products has joined the group. Chairman of the Board Pat Winters of CARQUEST appointed him.
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Source: Motor AgeAmericans care about greenhouse gas emissions, but not enough to raise gas taxesMarch 24, 2008Even though many Americans are concerned about the environment, most are concerned about their wallets as well. A recent study shows that increasing the gasoline tax to reduce greenhouse gas emissions is not a popular option. According to a nationwide survey by the National Center for Public Policy Research, 48 percent of Americans are unwilling to spend even a penny more in gasoline taxes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Source: Motor AgePast state ASA chairman speaks out against super warrantiesMarch 21, 2008Charlie Elder, AAM, immediate-past chairman of the Automotive Service Association (ASA) board of directors, testified before a Florida state committee earlier this week in opposition of super warranties. He spoke before the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) at a third workshop March 18 in Tallahassee, Fla., on greenhouse gas emissions reduction and the potential adoption of California motor vehicle emissions standards in Florida.
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Source: Motor AgeRight to Repair bill gets longer consideration in Mass. legislatureMarch 19, 2008Massachusetts lawmakers have a little more time to consider the state's Right to Repair bill. After a statewide poll of independent auto repair shops in Massachusetts showed overwhelming support for equal access to repair information, the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure extended its deadline for consideration of the Right to Repair bill for another 60 days.
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