Quebec relaxes ZEV mandate, cites ‘new market realities’ On July 3, Environment Minister Benoit Charette said the Quebec government is broadening its definition of zero-emission vehicles to include hybrids, dramatically softening the compliance requirements for OEMs under the province’s ZEV mandate and benefitting models such as the Ford Maverick Hybrid XLT, Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V. Under current legislation, ZEVs must account for 32.5% ...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/09

XCharge NA’s technology, provides Gateway customers, which include medium-duty fleets and independent FedEx operators, with reliable, cost-effective charging. Despite growing uncertainty around California's clean energy policies, the state remains committed to upholding its Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandates. As utilities work to meet growing demand for power to support these mandates (100% ZEV by 2040 for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles), ma...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/25

California Q1 ZEV sales decrease 2.61% from record Q1 2024 During Q1 2025, California residents purchased 100,326 zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) representing 23% of all new vehicle sales in the state. The result represents a slight decrease (-2.61%) in overall sales year-over-year compared to the first quarter of 2024, which was a record Q1 for the state.  The slight decline in overall ZEV sales in California was caused by a 21.5% drop in Tesla r...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Canadian EV sales drop 44.9% in March following end of ZEV rebates On May 14, Statistics Canada said that zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) sales had dropped 44.9% year-over-year in March, the latest month for which data is available, and two months after the Government of Canada effectively ended its federal ZEV purchase incentives In March, 12,347 ZEVs were sold, far less than the 22,390 sold in March 2024. New ZEVs comprised 6.5% of total new motor...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/17

UK government eases ZEV mandate to support carmakers On April 6, the UK Government announced that the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate would be changed to make it easier for the industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles (EVs). It will now help the industry to upgrade to make EVs while delivering the manifesto commitment to stop sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030. The package will be backed by a modern Industrial Strategy, to be publis...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/07

WattEV to add 40 Tesla Semis to its ZEV fleet in California On February 19, WattEV announced an agreement with Tesla to take delivery of 40 Semi heavy-duty electric trucks in 2026. As part of the agreement, WattEV has taken delivery of two Semis to expand its freight-hauling service range in 2025,representing the first use of Tesla Semis at the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, the nation’s largest port complex. “Tesla Semi is the only tru...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/01

Nuvve awarded State of New Mexico contract to accelerate EV infrastructure On February 25, Nuvve Holding Corp. , a global leader in grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, announced it has been awarded a contract by the State of New Mexico (SONM) to provide a comprehensive, turnkey electrification solution to support New Mexico’s ambitious zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption and renewable energy goals. Nuvve estimates this con...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/26

sold in Canada in January, up 3.1% from the same month in 2024, and matching the highest January total that the Canadian market has ever had, back in 2018.  The SAAR for January came in at a strong 2.15 million units, maintaining the momentum seen in Q4 2024. Despite the overall market growth, key ZEV model sales fell in January, marking an end to the iZEV incentive program, and reduced provincial incentives in Quebec. Scotiabank said the pause ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

n diesel cars were sold in the region which is 210k units fewer than hit the roads in 2023. Since the start of 2023, the decline in diesel has been very stable, losing three percentage points of share per year. A strong December for BEV sales, especially in the UK where OEMs were attempting to meet ZEV sales targets, resulted in a poor month for ICE sales. A similar effect can be expected across EU markets in late 2025 as OEMs strive to meet this...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/28

UK on track for 2035 zero-emission vehicle goals amid shifting global demand trends On January 20, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), UK released the annual vehicle production report. It confirms that the UK is on track to meet 2035's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) production targets, driven by the ban on fossil-fuel internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will see growing demand, though global forecasts for 20...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/22

California approves USD 1.4 billion EV charger funding plan On December 11, the California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a USD 1.4 billion investment plan to deploy infrastructure for light, medium, and heavy-duty zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) across California that would result in nearly 17,000 new chargers for passenger vehicles statewide, adding to the more than 152,000 public and private chargers available today.  The funding is part of th...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/17

Stellantis plans to relocate Luton plant operations to Ellesmere Port, UK On November 26, Stellantis proposed to consolidate its UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) manufacturing at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, transforming it into an all-electric vehicle hub with a GBP 50 million investment. The plan aligns with the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and aims to increase production efficiency, including making more K0 medium-sized battery ele...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/27

Nissan urges UK Government for urgent action on ZEV Mandate amid EV sales slowdowns On November 20, Nissan called on the UK government to take urgent action to avoid carmakers being penalised for the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK, due to outdated targets in the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate. The Mandate was created to push manufacturers to shift from ICE vehicles to EVs. However, with weak EV demand, missing targets c...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/21

on, piston rings, piston pin, and cylinder liner. MAHLE’s components will also be used in the valve train. The hydrogen power cell unit reduces oil consumption and minimizes leakage hydrogen gas in the crankcase (blow-by), optimizing motor operation. MAN plans to produce 200 units of its MAN hTGX ZEV for selected markets, with first customer deliveries starting in 2025. (From a press release dated November 18, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

ds for heavy-duty vehicles and curtailing incentives for zero-emission trucks. This could prompt manufacturers worldwide to reconsider emissions-focused investments, particularly for markets driven by US demand. Reduced regulatory pressure in the US could slow the adoption of Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies worldwide. If Trump’s policies favour traditional diesel and gas engines over battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks, glob...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/19

3 CES in Las Vegas, the Canadian-made concept vehicle has been showcased to attract interest from auto manufacturers and suppliers.  Through this new investment, APMA plans to build on the success of Project Arrow to expand its fleet of vehicles to demonstrate the competitiveness of Canada’s CAV/ZEV suppliers while strengthening the regional automotive supply chain. (FedDev release on November 8, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/13

Volvo Trucks showcases FM Electric and FH B100 Flex models at Fenatran in Brazil On November 5, Volvo showcased its FM Electric and FH B100 Flex trucks at the National Transport Fair in Sao Paulo, Brazil, highlighting Volvo’s commitment to cut CO2 emissions by 50% in its vehicles by 2030 and reach zero emissions by 2040. The Volvo FM Electric, classified as a ZEV (Zero Emission Vehicle), has 660 hp and can operate with a Gross Combined Weight o...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

d that it is showcasing its innovations at FIAA 2024 in Madrid, Spain. It highlights leadership in electromobility, safety, and sustainable transport. The 1295-square-meter booth features six buses and coaches from Mercedes-Benz and Setra, with a Mercedes-Benz chassis. Additionally, there will be a ZEV vehicle available for test drives. The focus is on electric mobility, with over 1,000 eCitaro electric city buses produced since 2018, offering ra...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/24

Voltera expands commercial EV charging infrastructure with two new California sites On October 16, Voltera, a Silicon Valley developer, owner, and operator of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) fleets, announced the acquisition of two new ZEV infrastructure development sites.  This brings the company’s total portfolio to 22 sites strategically positioned across key transit hubs in California, Texas, Georgia, Arizona, and F...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/18

SMMT, UK urges government to support transition to ZEVs with VAT cuts and incentives On October 4, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), along with 12 car manufacturers operating in the UK, issued an open letter requesting government support to ensure a successful transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the UK. The SMMT is urging the government to halve VAT on new zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) for three years, which could ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/07