electric cars
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California vehicle rules kick Coloradans out of the driver’s seat
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At the heart of the debate over Gov. John Hickenlooper’s recent executive order to adopt California vehicle emissions standards is a simple question: Who should decide what vehicles Coloradans will use in the future for work, recreation or basic transportation? Will there be fines or fees smacked on vehicle owners who will not or cannot…
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FEEDBACK | Lawmakers barely rate a ‘D’ for inaction on cleaner air
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As a mom who watches Colorado politics, the end of the legislative session feels a bit like the end of the school year before summer break: Some assignments are rushed or go unfinished; some disputes are resolved while others become grudges. Then it’s time for report cards. On the issues that we care about, Colorado…
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FEEDBACK | Teachers, guns & money — and more
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More money into the system – or better pay for the best teachers? The recent opinion piece from Colorado teacher Jill Cullis shed some light on the problems facing Colorado’s schools. Recent increases in funding, with the bulk of those dollars not going to teachers’ salaries, is the real problem. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we should…
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Colorado lawmakers should nurture the electric vehicle market, not punish it
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Widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) will bring tremendous benefits to Colorado. They help our air quality, are good for consumers, and are good for the economy as a whole. EVs improve our air quality. Vehicles are one of the two largest sources of air pollution, and a majority of Colorado residents live in areas…
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THE PODIUM | Rising fuel efficiency is good for our wallets — and our health
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Our quality of life in Colorado depends on clean air and low transportation costs – which will be undermined by the Trump administration’s recent actions to roll back fuel efficiency standards and let car companies produce less technologically advanced cars with lousier gas mileage. Since the federal government adopted clean car standards in 2012, requiring…
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THE PODIUM | Electric cars are leaving gas guzzlers in the dust
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Colorado is at a crossroads when it comes to the future of our transportation systems, as electric vehicles are increasing in popularity and hitting our streets in record numbers. The question is: Will our cities and towns be ready for this impending shift? Time is running out for our elected officials, municipal planners, transportation agencies,…
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FEEDBACK: Oil, gas and electricity; harassment and hypocrisy
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Behind every electric car: a coal- or gas-fired power plant We’ve heard a lot recently about electric vehicles and Gov. John Hickenlooper’s intent to use part of the Volkswagen settlement to build a network of rapid-charging stations. Certainly, the technological advancements in electric vehicles and their offerings should be commended and pursued further. But we…