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MARCH 8, 2019

CARB investigators discovered that AutoAnything, a major online retailer, advertised and sold performance parts that modified emissions components, ultimately committing approximately 4,000 violations between 2012 and 2015. paid $1,006,250 to the California Air Pollution Control Fund which supports air pollution research and education.

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APRIL 23, 2014

This is the second EPIC investment plan and covers the years 2015-2017. The approved 2014-2015 Investment Plan Update for the Alternative and Renewable Fuel and Vehicle Technology Program will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector, which accounts for about 40% of California''s carbon emissions.

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AUGUST 2, 2016

million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission Vehicles Deployment Program. In January 2015, TARC launched nine all-electric ZeroBus vehicles, also manufactured by Proterra. In January 2015, TARC launched nine all-electric ZeroBus vehicles, also manufactured by Proterra. The buses, a $4.65

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. Big Blue Bus will use the grant approved by the MSRC partially to fund the purchase of 58 new Cummins-Westport 8.9L In June 2015, Big Blue Bus was awarded $5.9

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JULY 2, 2015

The system is positioned over vessels’ smoke stacks and captures and treats more than 90% of particulate (PM), NO x , SO 2 , and related diesel pollutants emitted. ARB approved the system by Executive Order on 26 June 2015. It is mounted and deployed from a barge that is positioned alongside ships berthed at the Port of Los Angeles.

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APRIL 30, 2014

The plants are expected to be operational in early 2015. The Bridgeport installation will be part of a renewable energy park at Seaside landfill, with the power plant efficiently converting natural gas into continuous electricity that is virtually absent of pollutants. The site will also host an array of solar panels.

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MAY 26, 2016

million grant from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for reducing greenhouse gases and other pollutants. Pasha’s terminal is adjacent to Wilmington, a community recognized by the state as disproportionately impacted by industrial pollution. million project is funded in part by a $14.5-million

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JUNE 28, 2016

liter diesel vehicles substantial compensation through buybacks and lease terminations, government-approved emissions modifications, and cash payments, while fixing or removing these polluting vehicles from the road. liter vehicle before 18 September 2015 will be eligible for a payment ranging from $5,100 to approximately $10,000 per vehicle.

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JUNE 5, 2015

Chan School of Public Health found that death rates among people over 65 are higher in zip codes with more fine particulate air pollution (PM 2.5 ) than in those with lower levels of PM 2.5. This study was funded by NIEHS ES000002, and by EPA grant RD-83479801. Schwartz (2015) “Low-Concentration PM 2.5 Melly, and Joel D.

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AUGUST 2, 2017

With respect to the emissions updates, the OEMs must also provide proof that the changes do not negatively impact any other parameters relevant for type approval—such as pollutant and CO 2 emissions, fuel consumption, noise and engine power. Excessively high pollution affects air quality in many German cities.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Toyota began in late 2015 retailing its hydrogen-powered Mirai in California, and in December 2016 Honda introduced its next-generation Honda Clarity, also powered by hydrogen. The company has set target to source all of its hydrogen from 100% renewables by 2023. Hyundai and Mercedes-Benz are also leasing fuel cell cars in the state.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2011

A new study sponsored by Indiana University concludes that President Obama’s vision of one million plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) on US roads by 2015 will require concentrated efforts action from all stakeholders— the auto industry, federal government, the scientific community, and consumers—to be realized.

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JUNE 14, 2016

In 2014, Scripps Institution of Oceanography received a grant from the US Department of Transportation to test the use of biofuel on the research vessel Robert Gordon Sproul for more than a year. R/V Robert Gordon Sproul is once again running on diesel as its biofuel supply ran out in December 2015.

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APRIL 22, 2015

LanzaTech’s gas fermentation process uses proprietary microbes to capture and reuse carbon rich waste gases, reducing emissions and pollutants from industrial processes such as steel manufacturing, while making fuels and chemicals that displace those made from fossil resources. Earlier post.).

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JULY 8, 2016

billion agreement, Volkswagen agreed to spend an estimated $10 billion to compensate consumers and buy back or modify hundreds of thousands of its polluting cars; pay $2.7 liter diesel vehicles were sold or leased in California between 2009 and 2015. As part of the initial $14.7-billion An estimated 86,000 2.0- liter vehicles.

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JUNE 30, 2011

These plans will reduce pollution to the level required by the health-based 1997 PM 2.5 standard (NAAQS) by 2015. However, these areas continue to be two of the most polluted air basins in the nation. Over the past 10 years, at the worst monitors, PM 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

China has revived its subsidies for electric vehicles as the country continues to try and tackle its terrible air pollution problem. The government will offer buyers of all-electric, plug-in hybrids and hydrogen vehicles grants of up to 60,000 yuan (£6,160) until 2015. That should come as musi[.]. Electric cars'

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APRIL 22, 2016

PHEVLERs Provide Value to the Drivers PHEVLERs use the Existing Energy Infrastructure PHEVLERs use Clean Fuels to Reduce Air Pollution. Thus, PHEVLERs and other electric vehicles may be allowed to continue driving when governments ban fossil fuel vehicles from driving in city centers due to air pollution crises or other reasons. [

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JULY 24, 2010

Reduce by 10% the number of freight transportation-related fatalities by 2015. Reduce freight transportation-related air, water, and noise pollution and impacts on ecosystems and communities on an annual basis. Reduce national freight transportation-related carbon dioxide levels by 40% by 2030.

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All the incentives available for manufacturing industries under IPR, 2015 and MSME Policy, 2016 shall be made available to EV manufacturers. Creation of an Umbrella non-lapsable “State EV Fund” to be funded through Additional taxes, cess, fees etc on polluting vehicles. Setting up of recycling ecosystem for batteries.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2015

and a shift to BEVs might result in increased air pollution and/or GHG emissions, depending on the emissions intensity of the vehicles displaced, marginal grid emissions factors in the regions where EVs are adopted, and driving patterns. Michalek (2015) “Will subsidies drive electric vehicle adoption? 2015.01.002.

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APRIL 12, 2011

This competitive solicitation is the sole grant opportunity to be awarded for locomotive category projects this fiscal year and will be focused on the demonstration of locomotive engines and/or aftertreatment systems that reduce emissions from locomotives to the Ultra Low-Emitting Locomotive emission level (3.0 g NO x /bhp-hr and 0.1

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

BESTFIT Grant by California Energy Commission. The California Energy Commission awarded EVmatch , an EV charging network provider, the BESTFIT Grant to install 120 public EV chargers at multi-family locations in Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties at no cost to the site host. Source: Alternative Fuels Data Center.

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OCTOBER 13, 2015

Ford announced that there will be more than 1 million SYNC-equipped vehicles on the road in China by the end of 2015. The model also predicts a significant impact on reducing emissions that lead to pollution, including a decreased output of harmful PM 2.5 This will be quickly followed with the 2016 introduction of SYNC 3. Earlier post.)

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JUNE 25, 2013

A proposal for existing plants is due in 2014, with targeted file rule in 2015. The Department is also streamlining its Rural Energy for America program to provide grants and loan guarantees directly to agricultural producers and rural small businesses for energy efficiency and renewable energy systems.

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JUNE 7, 2013

At an event in Sacramento, California, Volvo Trucks announced that it will commercialize dimethyl ether (DME)-powered heavy-duty commercial vehicles in North America, with limited production beginning in 2015. DME engine in 2015. Volvo is currently in development with the DME engine that will enter production in 2015.

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MAY 13, 2010

Farmers are exempt from the carbon pollution compliance obligations in the bill. Emissions from the transportation sector will remain under the carbon pollution cap. The bill only requires the largest sources of pollution to comply with reduction targets: those who produce more than 25,000 tons of carbon pollution annually.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Bob Oliver, Executive Director of Canadian environmental NGO Pollution Probe. Credits would be granted for companies doing better than the applicable fleet average standard for a given model year, while. The draft regulations include a system of emission credits to help meet overall environmental objectives.

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From the article: ‘The New York study anticipates that by 2015, electric vehicle prices should decline because of reduced battery costs, that there will be a sufficient supply of electric vehicles to purchase, and that consumers will take advantage of the existing federal tax credit of $7,500 for new electric cars. If by 2015, 2.5

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

In January 2012, the ARB approved the Advanced Clean Cars program, which included increased ZEV requirements through 2025 model year, and the next generation of light duty greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant emission standards (LEV III). Earlier post.) There are two Regional Pools: West and East.

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JANUARY 7, 2016

preventing air pollution. Winners will receive a restricted grant of no less than $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposal within one year. The proposed research theme must not overlap with other research grants or other funded research projects. The 2015 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellows were: Prof.

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JULY 15, 2015

Preventing air pollution. The selected fellows will receive restricted grants of $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposals within one year. 2015 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellows. Reducing CO 2 emissions. —Fellowship chair and manager of Toyota’s North American Research Strategy Office Paul Fanson.

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AUGUST 3, 2017

In other words, BMW asserts, three of the four major diesel pollutant issues have been resolved and no longer have any adverse effect on air quality. In addition, when it comes to particulate, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions emissions, diesels are just as clean or even cleaner than gasoline engines.

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MARCH 6, 2010

192% higher in 2015) than if offsets could be used as prescribed by the bill. Erosion control may reduce water pollution from non-point sources, a leading source of water pollution in US waterbodies. EPA’s study demonstrated a dramatic difference between the offset scenarios. Environmental Benefits.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The California Energy Commission has approved eight grants that leverage more than $9.6 Project partners will provide $1,000,000 to match the state grant. Western States Oil will provide funding of at least $217,380 to match the Energy Commission grant. million in state funding with $11,969,855 in private funds.

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MAY 18, 2017

It also includes an obligation on car manufacturers to grant relevant authorities access to their emissions software protocol. In December 2016, the Commission opened infringement procedures against seven Member States for breach of EU type approval legislation.

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JUNE 9, 2015

EPA’s 2007 Mobile Source Air Toxics (MSAT) rules reduce hazardous air pollutants (air toxics), emitted by cars and trucks. The US Department of Energy (grant DE-FG02-86ER13511) supported the research. Air toxics include benzene and other hydrocarbons such as 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, acrolein, and naphthalene.

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