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CARB releases 2022 draft Scoping Plan update

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has released the draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan —the third update to the state’s initial 2008 Scoping Plan. Scenario 3 aligns with all applicable statues and Executive Orders while deploying a broad portfolio of existing and emerging fossil fuel alternatives and clean technologies.

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ABB introduces Dynafin propulsion system to increase ship efficiency; mimicking movements of whale tail

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ABB introduced ABB Dynafin, a new propulsion system concept breaking new ground for efficiency in the marine industry. The shipping industry contributes to almost 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions annually; if it were a country, it would be the sixth-largest emitter. ABB estimates the first prototype to be available in 2025.

Mariner 418
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SwRI wins $20M EPA contract for emissions and fuel consumption testing, analytical services

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The contract through the EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) Assessment and Standards Division (ASD) uses SwRI’s expertise in its Office of Automotive Engineering — the Engine, Emissions, and Vehicle Research Division and the Fuels and Lubricants Research Division. New testing guidance from EPA.

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AT&T to Deploy More Than 15,000 Alternative-Fuel Vehicles in Fleet Over Next 10 Years

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While there are no easy solutions to the challenges facing our nation, this investment is a first step on our part to help boost other industries while at the same time encouraging wider use and production of efficient vehicles and domestic fuel alternatives. Randall Stephenson, chairman and CEO of AT&T.