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EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Heavy-duty trucks can emit drastically higher levels of pollution when not equipped with required emissions controls. Transport companies must comply with California’s rule to improve air quality and protect adjacent schools and communities from breathing these toxic pollutants. Schneider National, Inc. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Pollution EPA Emissions

Port of Los Angeles surpasses 2023 pollution reduction targets five years ahead of schedule; NOx down 60% from 2005

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AUGUST 25, 2018

Using this type of measurement, the Port also posted its best year ever, lowering the average amount of emissions the port generates to move each container of cargo for all eight pollutants tracked by the Port’s emissions inventory, including greenhouse gases (GHG), which were down 30% per container on average since 2005.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles 2005 Pollution 2017

Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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AUGUST 11, 2016

In “Estimated Excess Morbidity and Mortality Caused by Air Pollution above ATS Recommended Standards, 2011-2013,” published online in the August edition of Annals of the American Thoracic Society , researchers report on the annual health benefits of meeting more protective standards recommended by the ATS for O 3 and PM 2.5.

Pollution

Pollution Standards Ozone EPA

Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The data shows a slight increase in overall emissions from the previous year, and a slight decline in emissions from transportation, which is the state’s main source of both GHGs and air pollutants. California statewide GHG emissions dropped below the 2020 GHG Limit in 2016 and have remained below the 2020 GHG Limit since then.

2020

2020 California Emissions 2018

California Air Resources Board posts revised draft of strategy to reduce “Super Pollutants”

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has posted a revised draft of California’s proposed Short-Lived Climate Pollutant (SLCP) Strategy. SLCPs are a category of pollutants which remain in the atmosphere for a relatively brief period, but have global warming potentials that are much higher than those of CO 2.

Pollution

Pollution California Emissions Climate

California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

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JANUARY 21, 2017

These include cleaner, more fuel-efficient cars and zero emission vehicles, low-carbon fuels, renewable energy, waste diversion from landfills, water conservation, improvements to energy efficiency in homes and businesses, and a Cap-and-Trade Program. Mobile Source Strategy (Cleaner Technology and Fuels Scenario).

California

California Cleaner Emissions Pollution

Euro Parliament committee approves new 95 g/km CO2 target for cars; super credits and a switch to WLTP

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APRIL 25, 2013

Car makers would therefore have to produce, in addition to older, heavier or polluting models, enough cleaner ones to achieve a balance of 95g en 2020, on pain of penalties. cars in 2013, falling to 1.5 from 2016 and 1 from 2024. MEPs are expected to vote on the proposal in July 2013. Draft report.

Climate Change

Climate Change CO2 Cars 2020

Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

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MAY 18, 2017

liter passenger vehicles manufactured and sold between model years 2009 and 2016. This money will be spent on projects to reduce smog-producing pollution, such as incentivizing clean, heavy-duty vehicles and equipment in disadvantaged communities. 2013 VW Touareg, Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne Diesel. VW owns all three manufacturers.

California

California Diesel Cayenne Audi

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

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APRIL 2, 2018

Ceres’ BICEP network: “This decision will also increase air pollution, which will raise healthcare costs and lead to less productivity as a result of more missed work and school days.”. billion in auto-focused manufacturing jobs since 2013, strongly supports regulatory certainty to 2025 through one national program.”.

EPA

EPA Standards Emissions Light

Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

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AUGUST 1, 2016

In China in 2013, The transport sector consumed 348.19 million tons of coal equivalent (tce), which resulted in serious air pollution. Chinese government has implemented several transport policies to deal with this challenge and to encourage residents to change their travel behaviors to mitigate severe air pollution.

Chinese

Chinese Emissions Commercial Vehicles

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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MAY 2, 2016

the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. Further, a 2013 review by Denier van der Gon et al. 2013 found that the ratio of non-exhaust to exhaust particles is strongly increasing in the last two decades, due to exhaust emission reductions. in Belgium. Hooftman et al. Hooftman et al.

Exhaust

Exhaust Emissions Belgium Gasoline-Electric

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The 2013 Scoping Plan update lays out the remaining steps to the 2020 limits set by AB 32. California’s transportation system accounts for about 38% of the state’s GHG emissions and is the primary source of smog-forming and toxic air pollution in the State. Background. Transportation, Land Use, and Housing.

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Ozone

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

While current state and federal measures are on target to reduce toxic diesel locomotive emissions 65% or more by 2020, additional measures recommended by ARB staff would ultimately provide up to 85% or greater emissions reductions within the rail yards over the same period, resulting in cleaner air for nearby residential neighborhoods as well.

Diesel

Diesel California Emissions 2007

Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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DECEMBER 19, 2013

Some clean energy production, such as generating electricity by capturing excess heat at manufacturing facilities, is ineligible for the production tax credit because it is not expressly listed in the code, while other types of energy production generating significant air pollution receive sizable tax subsidies. Repeal of other incentives.

Tax

Tax Tax Credit Clean Cleaning

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EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

Port of Los Angeles surpasses 2023 pollution reduction targets five years ahead of schedule; NOx down 60% from 2005

Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

California Air Resources Board posts revised draft of strategy to reduce “Super Pollutants”

California ARB releases proposed new plan to cut 2030 GHG by 40% v. 1990; more stringent LCFS, more ZEVs

Euro Parliament committee approves new 95 g/km CO2 target for cars; super credits and a switch to WLTP

Federal court approves $225M settlement in VW 3.0L diesel case; California receives $66M plus two new VW ZEV models

EPA: GHG emissions standards for cars and light trucks should be revised; joint process with NHTSA (updated with more reactions)

Researchers urge Chinese government to encourage bikes, buses and rail over cars and commercial vehicles due to emissions and health concerns

The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

Sen. Baucus draft for energy tax reform focuses on clean production of electricity and fuels; repeals plug-in vehicle credits

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