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Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Emissions Inspection Exemption

AFVs powered exclusively by electricity, natural gas, liquefied petroleum gas, and propane are exempt from state emissions control inspections. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles that obtain a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating of at least 50 miles per gallon during city driving are also exempt from these inspections.

(Reference Revised Code of Washington 46.16A.060)

Jurisdiction: Washington

Type: State Incentives

Technologies: EVs, Natural Gas, Propane (LPG)

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