Partial Zero Emissions Vehicles (PZEV) are vehicles that came about due to California emission standards dating back to the early 1990's. This technology has trickled over into the 50 state market.
The designation means a near pollution free vehicle without the hybrid hype and warrantied at that level for 150,000 miles. It doesn't necessarily mean that the vehicle gets good gas mileage. Some PZEV might not necessarily have high gas mileage.
- PZEV pollute as much as 90% less than other new cars.
- Fifty percent of pollution comes from the oldest 10% of cars. One 1970's car equals the pollution of hundreds of PZEV vehicles.
- 600,000 PZEV's are already on California roads.
The technology crosses over into all 50 states in some cars. I tried researching a comprehensive list and it got confusing. For example: A 2008 Prius is 50 PZEV compliant, Subaru offers PZEV in Legacy and Outback, but doesn't extend the warranty beyond California. PZEV vehicles have been build by manufacturers from Chrysler to Hyundai.
Continue reading to learn the specifics of how Subaru make it's 2.5 boxer engine a PZEV
