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EPA restores California’s authority to enforce greenhouse gas emission standards for cars and light trucks

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reinstated California’s authority under the Clean Air Act to implement its own greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards and zero emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandate.

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California Energy Commission approves $2.9B investment for zero-emission transportation infrastructure

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The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved a $2.9-billion billion investment plan that accelerates California’s 2025 electric vehicle (EV) charging and hydrogen refueling goals. Last month, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a complementary plan for $2.6 900 million for light-duty EV charging infrastructure.

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Hybrids take 7% of California market in 1H 2013; PHEVs 0.7%; EVs 1.1%

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Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicle share of the California retail market. Source: California Auto Outlook. Hybrid vehicle market share (excluding plug-in hybrids) in California increased to 7% in the first half of 2013, up from 6.2% Click to enlarge. Despite a 0.9 market share. Despite a 0.9

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Used Car of the Day: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X

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Today we serve up a mostly unmodified 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo X. This California-based car is mostly stock, with the few mods that it has meant to improve livability. Options include Xenon lights, spoiler, and Rockford Fosgate audio. Some minor body work has been done. Most of the mods involve the clutch.

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EPA reconsiders withdrawal of California’s waiver to enforce greenhouse gas standards for cars and light trucks

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Whether the SAFE-1 interpretation of the CAA that enabled EPA to withdraw California’s waiver was appropriate. Whether the SAFE-1 interpretation of CAA section 177 that could disallow other states’ ability to adopt California GHG emission standards was appropriate. EPA plans to propose this rule in July 2021. Background.

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California Governor’s Office releases 2013 ZEV action plan; 1.5M ZEVs on CA roadways by 2025

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California Governor Jerry Brown’s Office and state agencies issued a 2013 Zero-emission Vehicle (ZEV) Action Plan. million zero-emission vehicles on California roadways by 2025. They also address light-duty passenger vehicles and heavier vehicles such as freight trucks and public buses. Earlier post.)

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CARB report finds California hydrogen fueling network could likely be self-sustaining within a decade with some additional state support

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The California Air Resources Board has released the final version of the light-duty hydrogen fueling station self-sufficiency report , pursuant to the requirements of Assembly Bill 8 (2013).A A self-sufficient network demonstrates the ability to continue operations and growth without further State financial support.

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