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APRIL 16, 2014

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 19 th annual report of overall US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, showing a 3.4% According to the report, GHG emissions in 2012 showed a 10% drop below 2005 levels, and were only slightly above the emissions in 1994 (6,520 million metric tons). Source: EPA.

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MARCH 16, 2021

From 2005–2020 average fuel economy rose by 29%. All data in this report for model years 1975 through 2019 are final and based on official data submitted to EPA and NHTSA as part of the regulatory process. Source: EPA 2020 Automotive Trends Report. The MY 2019 new vehicle emission rate increased 3 g/mi to 356 g/mi.

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APRIL 15, 2019

lower in 2017 than the prior year (after accounting for sequestration from the land sector), and power sector emissions fell 4.2%, according to the 2019 edition of the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) annual report on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Year-over-year, US greenhouse gas emissions were 0.5%

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JANUARY 18, 2021

The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that from approximately 2005 until at least late 2015, Toyota systematically violated Clean Air Act automobile defect reporting requirements designed to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants. Representations to EPA.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule that establishes the required renewable fuel volumes under the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) program for 2018, and biomass-based diesel for 2019. The RFS program was created under the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and expanded by the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it has not found evidence to support a finding of severe “economic harm” that would warrant granting a waiver of the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). To support the waiver decision, EPA conducted several economic analyses, including modeling of the impact that a waiver.

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OCTOBER 11, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce harmful diesel exhaust. DERA was enacted in 2005 and since it was first funded in FY 2008, EPA has awarded more than 500 grants nationwide.

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JANUARY 16, 2018

EPA recently released the latest edition of its annual report Light-Duty Automotive Technology, Carbon Dioxide Emissions and Fuel Economy Trends. Beginning in MY 2005, technology has generally been used to increase both fuel economy and power, while keeping vehicle weight relatively constant. Source: EPA. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy Economy EPA Fuel 261

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NOVEMBER 15, 2016

DON'T MISS: EPA reports show automakers meeting. The year-old Volkswagen diesel scandal has also shown the vulnerability of laboratory emissions tests to deliberate cheating by manufacturers. But the news isn't entirely bad.

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AUGUST 22, 2012

A three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia held in a 2-1 opinion that the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) had overstepped its authority with the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), and, as a result, vacated the regulation (USCA Case #11-1302). EPA has used the good neighbor provision to.

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FEBRUARY 14, 2019

below 2005 levels. Relative to the 1990 baseline, gross emissions in 2017 were higher by 1.6%, down from a high of 15.7% above 1990 levels in 2007. Overall, net emissions in 2017 were 12.7% Transportation. When electricity-related emissions are distributed to economic end-use sectors, transportation activities accounted for 36.5%

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OCTOBER 26, 2022

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2023, a full hybrid and a Plug-In Hybrid model. Every model in the 2023 Ford Escape SUV lineup, whether powered by one of two available EcoBoost engines or hybrid powertrains, targets an EPA-estimated range of at least 400 miles per tank*.

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DECEMBER 13, 2011

a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, says it strongly disagrees with the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) preliminary conclusions on fracking in its draft report related to the groundwater study in the Pavillion natural gas field of Wyoming. Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., Earlier post.)

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APRIL 16, 2015

Source: EPA. over the prior year, according to the EPA’s newly published Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990–2013. Source: EPA. Starting in 2005, the rate of VMT growth slowed considerably (and declined rapidly in 2008) while average new vehicle fuel economy began to increase. Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. EPA will fund up to 100% of the cost of an eligible, verified idle reduction.

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JULY 7, 2011

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the new Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) (also called the Transport Rule). The court allowed CAIR to remain in place temporarily while EPA worked to finalize the replacement rule.). Source: EPA. Transport Rule states. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution EPA Transportation Ozone 199

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APRIL 1, 2013

In a new study apportioning air pollution health burdens across US sectors, researchers at the Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that mortality from air pollution has fallen over time but that many sectors continue to pose a substantial risk to human health.

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AUGUST 3, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the final Clean Power Plan (CPP). The rules establish the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants, with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). up to 1,700 heart attacks.

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MARCH 15, 2013

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its annual report summarizing key trends in carbon dioxide emissions, fuel economy, and CO 2 - and fuel economy-related technology for gasoline- and diesel-fueled personal vehicles sold in the United States, from model years (MY) 1975 through 2012. Source: EPA.

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Fuel Economy 2012 EPA Economy 284

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OCTOBER 24, 2016

Honda fuel cell technology firsts include: The first EPA- and CARB-certified fuel cell vehicle (July 2002). The first fuel cell vehicle leased to an individual customer (July 2005). The first production fuel cell vehicle, introduced to the US and Japan (December 2002).

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Honda EPA Miles Fuel 150

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APRIL 16, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its 18 th annual report of overall US greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions showing a 1.6% drop below 2005 levels. EPA prepares the annual report in collaboration with other federal agencies and after gathering comments from stakeholders across the country. Click to enlarge.

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2011 EPA Transportation Climate Change 218

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MARCH 30, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has updated rules making it easier for manufacturers to sell fuel conversion systems—i.e., Previous EPA regulations required vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges.

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AUGUST 4, 2015

EPA’s newly released voluminous final Clean Power Plan rule ( earlier post ) has established the first national standards to limit CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel-fired power plants (Electric Generating Units, EGUs), with a target of a 32% reduction against a 2005 baseline by 2030. —EPA CPP.

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MARCH 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for CO 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants. EPA is proposing that new fossil?fuel?fired According to the EPA, new natural gas combined cycle (NGCC) power plant units should be able to meet the proposed standard without add?

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

The 1-hour ozone standard was superseded in 2005 by the health-based 8-hour ozone standard. However, EPA is required to continue to implement federal Clean Air Act requirements for the 1-hour ozone standard to prevent deterioration in air quality. In 1997, the EPA first established the 8-hour ozone standard (0.08

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MAY 7, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to make it easier for manufacturers to gain approval to sell fuel conversion systems. Current EPA regulations require vehicle and engine conversion systems to be covered by a certificate of conformity to gain a regulatory exemption from potential tampering charges.

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APRIL 2, 2012

Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has submitted its final Report to Congress on Black Carbon , in response to an October 2009 request from Congress to advance efforts to understand the role of black carbon (BC) in climate change. Source: EPA. emissions in 2005. Click to enlarge. Click to enlarge.

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Congress EPA Carbon Emissions 252

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OCTOBER 9, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is designating 31 areas across the country as not meeting the agency’s daily standards for fine particle air pollution (PM 2.5), or particulate matter. Because the 2008 air quality data is the most recent, EPA used this data to make final designations. Nonattainment areas for PM 2.5.

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NOVEMBER 20, 2009

Source: EPA. For the fifth consecutive year, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is reporting an increase in new vehicle fuel efficiency with a corresponding decrease in average carbon dioxide emissions for new US cars and light duty trucks. Source: EPA. Adjusted CO 2 emissions and adjusted fuel economy by model year.

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JULY 6, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing regulations employing the “good neighbor” provision of the Clean Air Act to reduce interstate transport of upwind state emissions from power generation that contribute to air quality problems in downwind states. States covered by the proposed Transport Rule. Click to enlarge.

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Pollution EPA Transportation DC 218

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NOVEMBER 18, 2010

EPA projects that the hybrid share of new vehicle sales will increase to 4.3% EPA projects a small improvement in 2010, based on pre-model year sales estimates provided by automakers, to 395 grams of CO 2 per mile and 22.5 As part of its 2010 estimates, EPA is projecting an increase in hybrid share to 4.3%, up from 2.3%

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MARCH 13, 2010

Since 1990, nationwide air quality has improved significantly for the six common air pollutants: ground-level ozone; particle pollution; lead; nitrogen dioxide; carbon monoxide; and sulfur dioxide, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report “Our Nation’s Air - Status and Trends through 2008”. annual PM 2.5

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FEBRUARY 6, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has begun the process of reconsidering its decision denying California the waiver required to set standards controlling greenhouse gases from motor vehicles. The request was denied by then-EPA Administrator Stephen Johnson on 6 March 2008. EPA Administrator Lisa P. Earlier post.).

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MARCH 11, 2012

Final MY 2010 data in the report are are based on formal end-of-year CAFE reports submitted by automakers to EPA and will not change. The preliminary MY 2011 data in the report are based on confidential pre-model year production volume projections provided to EPA by automakers during MY 2010 for the fuel economy label program.

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Fuel Economy 2011 EPA Economy 236

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JANUARY 29, 2010

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has certified the entire family of heavy-duty diesel engines made by Detroit Diesel Corporation (DDC), a Daimler Company—DD13, DD15, and DD16 engines with SCR technology— as being in compliance with the EPA 2010 emissions standard, which took effect at the start of this year.

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APRIL 3, 2019

Escape, which debuted the world’s first hybrid SUV in 2005, brings back two hybrid choices for 2020—a standard hybrid and a plug-in variant—and introduces technologies ranging from drive modes and driver-assist features to electric vehicle ingenuity and on-board connectivity. Plug-in hybrid units are due to arrive next spring.

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DECEMBER 13, 2013

EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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