This page last reviewed June 9, 2009

Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Program


The ARB has been the leader in the development of programs designed to reduce emissions from mobile sources. Mobil sources account for well over half of the emissions which contribute to ozone and particulate matter air pollution in California. Zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) and near-zero emission vehicles are a key element of California's plan for attaining health based air quality standards. electric-car2.jpg

 

ZEV Tutorial

ARB staff is holding an additional Webinar detailing the ins and
outs of the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation, including the
most recent modifications. (Note: this will be a “Make-up” ZEV
tutorial, and is identical to the June 4 presentation.)
Participate online on June 16, 2009, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
(PST). Registration for this Make-Up ZEV Tutorial is required
and space is limited.

https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/695751786

Please send an email to the following address to let us know if you will be attending in person: aestebat@arb.ca.gov

Please Note: This will be a detailed informational Webinar on
specific requirements and provisions of the current ZEV
regulation. This is not a workshop and public comments will not
be taken at anytime.

The ZEV tutorial presentation given on June 4 is now available (PDF - 1900K)

2008 ZEV Review Get information about the 2008 ZEV Review. The 2nd 15-day notice is now available
Environmental Performance Label
ep label
Soon it will be easy to determine how each car rates when it comes to air pollution.  That is because all new cars beginning with the 2009 model year are required to display a new Environmental Performance (EP) label.  The EP label scores a vehicle’s Global Warming and Smog emissions from 1-10 with the HIGHEST scores being the cleanest vehicle options. 
Clean Vehicle Technologies Focus Groups In late 2006, the ARB held focus groups to determine California consumer and fleet manager reactions to clean vehicle technologies.
Manufacturers Advisory Correspondence (MAC) 06-03 for ZEV credit reporting and tracking MAC 06-03 provides vehicle manufacturers and other interested parties with the format to be used for reporting ZEV deliveries and placements to determine ZEV credit compliance.
Manufacturers Advisory Correspondence (MAC) 2006-02 for fast refueling capability criterion and advanced technology demonstration applications MAC 2006-02 provides vehicle manufacturers and other interested parties with fast refueling capability criterion and a list of information to be provided in an application for an advanced technology demonstration program.
fueling alternatives Rebates of up to $5,000 are available for consumers who purchase or lease new eligible alternative fuel vehicles between May 24, 2007 and March 31, 2009 or until funding runs out.
logo Visit ARB's consumer clean car guide.
logo The California Hydrogen Highway Network initiative supports and catalyzes a transition to a clean, hydrogen transportation economy in California, thereby reducing our dependence on foreign oil, and protecting our citizens from health harms related to vehicle emissions.
ZEV Regulations Find links and information regarding the ZEV regulations through the years.
Related Links Find out about other related programs

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