California, New York and six other states aiming to get more than three million zero-emission vehicles on the road in the next decade, unveiled steps to help achieve that goal including harmonizing consumer incentives and encouraging fleet purchases.
The eight-state coalition, which includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Oregon, Rhode Island and Vermont, said in a report today they plan reciprocity agreements for non-monetary enticements, such as carpool lane access and preferential parking for ZEVs, and will lobby the U.S. to extend tax credits for rechargeable and hydrogen autos. They’ll also encourage installation of workplace chargers and the use of uniform refueling-station signs.
