One Tesla Model 3 at a roadside EV charging station in Lake Oswego, Oregon. (Beautiful pictures)
Oregon Live report that Oregon will be the third state to follow California’s decision to mandate 100% zero emissions new car sales by 2035. The Environmental Quality Committee voted 3-1 to pass the so-called Advanced Clean Car Rules II (ACCII), the fourth in a series of recent rules that include the Clean Truck Advanced Rule, the Climate Protection Program and the Clean Fuels Expansion Program. The plan is that by January 1, 2026, 35% of manufacturer vehicle sales in the state will be battery-powered, hydrogen-powered vehicles. fuel cells media and plug-ins crossbreed. By 2035, the percentage increases to 100%.
ICE-powered vehicles already on the road can still be maintained, but ACCII revises the definitions and testing requirements for gas-powered vehicles to be sold through 2035 to “reduce condition cold start”. emissions and reduce maximum emissions and volatilization rates.” Oregonians will be able to purchase new gas-powered vehicles outside of the state and purchase used gas-powered vehicles inside the state. state.
Trying to make sure EVs are useful to most residents, ACCII rule text says all-electric vehicles need to have at least 150 real-world miles on a single charge, fast charging capability, comes standard with a charging cable at least 20 feet long that can handle Level 2 speeds and will need to meet the “minimum guarantee and durability requirements.” The main battery warranty provisions are suitable for many advertisement already, such as eight years of coverage or 100,000 miles, and 80% capacity remaining at the end of that period. The plug-in hybrid would need to have a minimum EPA-rated all-electric range of 50 miles as well as have “a Warranty extension for 15 years or 150,000 miles of emissions-related components, and includes the same charging capabilities, inputs, and charging cords as that of the ZEV.” A welcome requirement manufacturers must provide fix information and all necessary maintenance tools for non-dealer shops.
In addition, ACCII wants to make sure electric vehicles are affordable for low-income households, that agency those offering low-income assistance programs will receive a supply of used electric vehicles and that provides an incentive for the manufacturer to help the community. car sharing programs get EVs.
Commission spokeswoman Rachel Sakata said of the 700 responses submitted during the public comment period, 200 were opposed. “There’s a lot of people in the state who don’t understand where this is going,” said Greg Addton, the only commissioner to vote against the regulation. infrastructure to travel the distances they need.
Leah Feldon, interim director of the Department of Environmental Quality, suggests looking ahead to the long term. “These rules are a support mechanism, they are not a driving force. They will send a signal in Oregon: Bring your zero-emissions cars here, bring the infrastructure and the grid. electricity, get ready.”
