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Under the rebate program, individuals, nonprofits, government entities and businesses can get up to a $2,500 state rebate.

Tags: CARB, Rebate, California, California Clean Vehicle Rebate Program

Effective July 1, 2013, the excise tax on gasoline in California will increase 3.5 cents per gallon following a vote Feb. 28, 2013 by the California State Board of Equalization (BOE).

Tags: gas prices, Fuel Prices, California, excise taxes, fleet taxes

The AMP E-100 is capable of carrying 19,500 lbs. when fully loaded and attains a range of 100 miles on a full battery charge, according to the company.

Tags: electric truck, California, CARB certification, AMP Electric Vehicles, AMP E-100

2013 brings in multiple new laws affecting drivers in the state of California. One law allows drivers to use voice-activated technology while driving, which is already being challenged by the National Safety Council.

Tags: hands-free, Drug Testing, voice recognition, California, cell phone use, texting bans, autonomous vehicle, drugged driving, cell phone laws

Vehicle thefts declined by 3.3% in 2011 compared to 2010 bringing the 2011 FBI estimate to more than 700,000 stolen vehicles.

Tags: vehicle theft, LoJack, California, Texas, FBI, Arizona, New Mexico, crime & fraud

In response to these high prices, Gov. Jerry Brown directed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to allow refineries in California to make an early switch to winter blend gasoline.

Tags: gas prices, Fuel Prices, California

Out of the top 10 places where thefts occurred, seven of 10 are in California, two in Washington and one in South Carolina, according to data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau.

Tags: vehicle theft, National Insurance Crime Bureau, auto theft, Washington, California, South Carolina

When California terminated a program that gave carpool lane access to hybrid car drivers traveling alone, the state created an unintentional consequence: slowed traffic in all lanes, according to transportation engineers at the University of California, Berkeley.

Tags: California, Traffic Congestion, Inherently Low-Emission Vehicles, ILEV

SACRAMENTO, CA - The bill would have increased the fine for a first hands-free or texting while driving offense to $50 and to $100 for subsequent offenses.

Tags: Distracted driving, texting bans, California, cell phone use

Bill calls for a fine of up to $455 for texting and $255 for using a hand-held phone.

Tags: Texting, California, cell phone use

Supporters say the legislation protects the environment and eases congestion. Opponents worry about privacy and say it punishes drivers in rural areas.

Tags: Insurance, California