clean cars information session presentation
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Today’s Clean Cars MN information session
• All participants in the meeting will remain muted throughout.
• Please use the chat box to ask questions for MPCA staff.
• We cannot take rulemaking comments at this session, but we
will explain how you can submit official comments at the end of
this presentation. Stay tuned!
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Two complementary emission standards
Low-emission vehicle standard Zero-emission vehicle standard
Cleaner “traditional” cars, SUVs and pickups
More electric vehicles (EVs)
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Low-emission vehicle standard (LEV)
• Tailpipe emissions standard for NEW light- and medium-duty vehicles
• Since 2012, all new vehicles sold in Minnesota already meet the standard
• More stringent over time = consistent, incremental progress toward cleaner cars
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Zero-emission vehicle standard (ZEV)
• Requires auto manufacturers to deliver more zero emission vehicles for sale in Minn.
• Battery EVs, plug-in hybrid models
• Minnesota should be on the forefront of receiving new innovation
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Clean Cars facts
Applies to new, light- and medium-duty vehicles for sale in Minnesota
• Does not apply to off-road or heavy-duty vehicles or equipment, like farm equipment or semi-trucks
• Does not apply to existing vehicles or used vehicles for sale
• Does not require emissions testing
• Does not require anyone to purchase an EV
• Does not eliminate SUVs or pickup trucks
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Reduce GHG emissions by 8.4M tons in first 10 years
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Annual well-to-wheel GHG emissions reductions, starting with model year 2025
1.4M tons reduced in 2034 alone
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Average % electric vehicles available for sale
• In Minnesota:
• Less than 0.3% in Greater Minnesota
• Less than 1% in Twin Cities metro
• Cold weather ZEV states:
• 1-3 % in comparable size communities
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Cleaner air and better health
• Reduce thousands of tons of other harmful air pollutants
• Prevent hundreds of premature deaths from respiratory and cardiovascular health effects
• Economic value of avoided health impacts is as high as $3.2 billion
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Potential costs and benefits
New LEV-certified vehicles
• Minn. consumers have been purchasing LEV-certified vehicles since 2012.
• If there is a potential price difference in the future, consumers who buy LEV-certified vehicles would essentially break even due to fuel savings.
New electric vehicles
• Battery EVs have a clear consumer benefit from savings related to fuel and maintenance.
• More EVs for sale has not impacted availability of traditional vehicles, including SUVs and pickup trucks, in ZEV states.
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Rulemaking process
• December 2020: Notice of the Intent to Adopt Rule with a Hearing published
• New comment period opened – another opportunity for you to give feedback, submit comments and questions
• February 22-23, 2021: Administrative law judge (ALJ) will hold a public hearing
• March 15, 2021: Comment period closes
• Later, the ALJ will issue a decision on whether MPCA may adopt the proposed rule
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Submit a comment in writing
Method #1: Submit written comments to Judge Palmer-Denig
• Via the OAH e-comments website (strongly encouraged) https://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/discussions/36416-pollution-control-agency-notice-of-hearing-initial-comment-period
• In person, by U.S. mail, or by fax, according to instructions in the public notice
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For step-by-step instructions, search “Minnesota rulemaking comments website”
Submit a comment at the hearing
Method #2: Attend the public hearing (online) in February and share your feedback, comments, or ask a question there
• Links to attend via Webex are in the public notice
• You will need a microphone or headset if you would like to speak during the hearing
• You can also just watch
February 22 & 23
starting at 3 p.m. both days
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Thank you!• If the chat box is not already open, click on the Q & A icon in the top right
portion of your screen, then type your question.
• We will read the questions out loud for everyone to hear, including those participating by phone. We may group similar questions into one question.
mn.gov/cleancars
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