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Opinion: Stronger methane rules will benefit the West Slope and Front Range alike

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Opinion: Why the zero emission vehicle standard matters — and what it means for Colorado

By Jill Hunsaker Ryan Opinion

Colorado commission votes 8-1 to adopt zero-emissions vehicle mandate after three-day hearing

By Tamara Chuang Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published

The fierce debate over Colorado’s new zero-emissions rules includes auto dealers who are meeting future standard

By Tamara Chuang Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published

Opinion: Electric vehicles are the future for Colorado

By Kevin Priola Opinion

As Colorado considers an electric-vehicle mandate, here’s what to expect

By Tamara Chuang Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published

Auto dealers say electric car mandate — a cornerstone of Colorado’s clean air quest — is a threat to tradition

By Tamara Chuang Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published

Opinion: Let’s not get left behind when it comes to clean cars, Colorado

Now is the wrong moment to hit the brakes on electric vehicles

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Opinion: It’s time for Colorado to adopt a standard for electric vehicles

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Opinion: Trust Colorado consumers to choose the vehicle that fits their needs

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Environment Primary category in which blog post is published

Front Range air quality is terrible, but Colorado’s efforts are showing some improvement in ozone pollution

A slate of new laws is expected to speed up air-quality improvements, but Denver still hasn't met standards that the EPA set more than a decade ago

Opinion: Three myths about owning an electric vehicle in Colorado. Let’s set the record straight.

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Transportation Primary category in which blog post is published

A first look at how Colorado will become a ZEV state: the rule, the cost, the debate

If Colorado becomes a Zero Emission Vehicle state, automakers must make 5% of their inventory electric vehicles by 2023. Automakers, however, offered an alternate EV plan

Kia Nero EV is not coming to Colorado soon.
Energy Primary category in which blog post is published

Colorado is overhauling climate goals with an eye on scrubbing carbon from its electricity

Revisions to six sets of rules and four bills in the statehouse, including one that enacts "social cost of carbon" standard, aim to reduce carbon emissions while protecting coal-plant workers from obsolescence

Business Primary category in which blog post is published

Auto dealers sue state to prevent Colorado’s adoption of California’s low-emission vehicle standard

The state adopted the rule to help clean up the air quality and save on fuel, but it adds extra cost to new cars starting in 2022

Business Primary category in which blog post is published

Colorado votes 8-0 to join California’s low-emission vehicle standard

Opponents say the adoption is unnecessary and will lead to higher prices. But a state agency's research shows $1,682 in fuel savings and greenhouse gas reduction by 2031.