that emit fewer greenhouse gases and other air pollutants; and
WHEREAS, Under this initiative, automakers can implement
cost-effective technologies for gasoline-powered vehicles such
as improvements to engines and transmissions and the use of
light-weight materials in vehicle production; and
WHEREAS, Clean Cars Nevada, the zero-emission vehicle
program, ensures that automakers annually deliver more vehicles
for sale in Nevada that achieve zero emissions by being
partially or fully electric thus providing consumers with
greater vehicle purchasing options; and
WHEREAS, In addition to Nevada, 11 other states have adopted
a zero-emission vehicle program, which has increased the
availability of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicle models at
dealerships; and
WHEREAS, Fossil fuel-powered vehicles emit many health-
threatening pollutants, such as benzene, carbon monoxide,
formaldehyde, organic compounds and nitrogen oxide; and
WHEREAS, These pollutants and particulate matter are
collectively linked to many adverse health effects such as
aggravated asthma, damage to the immune system, decreased lung
function, increased risk of cancer, inflammation of airways, as
well as developmental, neurological and reproductive health
issues; and
WHEREAS, In addition to the increased health benefits of low-
emission and zero-emission vehicles, a recent study found that,
if purchased, the average consumer could expect to save $6,000
to $10,000 over the lifetime of the vehicles; and
WHEREAS, For those who finance the purchase of a low-emission
or zero-emission vehicle, monthly expenditures for a typical
six-year loan would be significantly lower; and
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