Dec 05 2024 2 mins
Colorado has seen significant developments across various sectors recently. Notably, the state has taken the lead in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, surpassing California. According to a report by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, EVs accounted for 25.3% of new cars sold or leased in Colorado in the third quarter of 2024, compared to California's 24.3%[1].
In government and politics, Governor Jared Polis has been active in promoting EV adoption, celebrating Colorado's top spot in EV sales. The state currently offers a $5,000 EV tax credit, which will decrease to $3,500 next year. Additionally, President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has signaled intentions to eliminate the federal EV tax credit[1].
In other news, Colorado has updated its child restraint system law, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The new law requires children to use a car seat or booster seat until they are 9 years old and mandates rear-facing car seats for children under 2 years old and weighing under 40 pounds[5].
On the environmental front, zebra mussels, which pose an extreme risk, have been found in the Colorado River near Grand Junction. This discovery has prompted concerns about the potential impact on the state's waterways[2].
Looking Ahead:
- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will launch an awareness campaign in January to educate the public about the new child restraint system law.
- The state's EV adoption rate will be closely watched as incentives change and federal policies evolve.
- Efforts to address the zebra mussel infestation in the Colorado River will continue, with potential implications for water management and conservation policies.
- The upcoming legislative session will likely see discussions on various policy changes, including potential updates to EV incentives and environmental regulations.
In government and politics, Governor Jared Polis has been active in promoting EV adoption, celebrating Colorado's top spot in EV sales. The state currently offers a $5,000 EV tax credit, which will decrease to $3,500 next year. Additionally, President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has signaled intentions to eliminate the federal EV tax credit[1].
In other news, Colorado has updated its child restraint system law, which will take effect on January 1, 2025. The new law requires children to use a car seat or booster seat until they are 9 years old and mandates rear-facing car seats for children under 2 years old and weighing under 40 pounds[5].
On the environmental front, zebra mussels, which pose an extreme risk, have been found in the Colorado River near Grand Junction. This discovery has prompted concerns about the potential impact on the state's waterways[2].
Looking Ahead:
- The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) will launch an awareness campaign in January to educate the public about the new child restraint system law.
- The state's EV adoption rate will be closely watched as incentives change and federal policies evolve.
- Efforts to address the zebra mussel infestation in the Colorado River will continue, with potential implications for water management and conservation policies.
- The upcoming legislative session will likely see discussions on various policy changes, including potential updates to EV incentives and environmental regulations.