Green Car Congress

MAY 11, 2022

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. The draft 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan was developed by the California Air Resources Board in collaboration and coordination with multiple state agencies.

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Climate Change Hydrogen Carbon Gas-Electric 199

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 9, 2015

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) has filed an application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for permission to build an estimated 25,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at sites across its service area in Northern and Central California—8 times the number currently installed.

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California Building Electric Vehicles Charging 150

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2010

The California Air Resources Board launched a $20 million funding assistance program designed to spur the purchase of hybrid trucks and buses that reduce smog-forming pollution and address climate change. Transportation accounts for 40% of the total emissions of climate changing gases.

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California Climate Change Hybrid Clean Alternative 199

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

In an open-access report in the journal Environmental Pollution , researchers from UCLA and the University of Chicago estimate that California’s wildfire carbon dioxide equivalent (CO 2 e) emissions from 2020 (~127 mmt CO 2 e ) are approximately two times higher than California’s total greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions since 2003.

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2003 2020 Climate Change Pollution 447

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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Massachusetts 2020 Emissions Auto 244

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 29, 2009

Although most countries have already revealed their opening emissions reduction proposals, UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer pointed out Thursday that “ we still await clarity from industrialized nations on the provision of large-scale finance to developing countries for immediate and long-term climate action. by Jack Rosebro.

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Climate Climate Change 2009 Emissions 236

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

It highlights the declining cost of EV technologies but also persistent market uncertainties. The California ZEV program supports three broad statewide policy goals: reduce criteria pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions; reduce gasoline and diesel fuel demand; and maintain leadership in environmental technology policy and foster job growth.

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California Electric Vehicles Manufacturer Fleet 240

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the results of California’s first quarterly auction under the cap-and-trade program. The auction was a success and an important milestone for California as a leader in the global clean tech market. One allowance permits the release of one metric ton of carbon dioxide.

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CO2 Climate Change 2013 Gas-Electric 244

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved funding to advance further the development of its pioneering 42 MW peak microgrid and expand electric vehicle charging at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers. The Commission approved a $1.6-million

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Energy Storage San Diego California Energy 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 23, 2022

Operable capacity for the refineries is 17,789,010 barrels per calendar day in 2022, down from 18,976,085 in 2020. Monthly data from the EIA shows that crude oil is 60% of the price of gasoline, 17% is refining costs, 12% is federal and state taxes, and 11% is distribution and marketing. As of 10 June, EIA reported 93.7%

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Congress Fuel Tax Tax Fuel 259

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

The least expensive way for the Western US to reduce greenhouse gas emissions enough to help prevent the worst consequences of global warming is to replace coal with renewable and other sources of energy that may include nuclear power, according to a new study by University of California, Berkeley, researchers.

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Renewable Emissions Standards Coal 231

Green Car Congress

JUNE 19, 2009

California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols met with US Energy Secretary Steven Chu in May and followed up that meeting with a letter, urging the continuation of funding to support research, development and deployment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Well-to-wheels greenhouse gas emissions in 2020. Earlier post.). Source: DOE.

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Hydrogen Fuel California Vehicles 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 11, 2014

Eliminating the need for a humidifier allowed Toyota to simplify the structure of the fuel cell system, making it lighter, smaller and more cost-effective. For a full-scale market launch in 2015, the cost of the fuel cell system will be 95% lower than that of the 2008 Toyota FCHV-adv, Tanaka said. (A Click to enlarge.

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2015 Toyota Fuel Market 274

Driivz

JULY 2, 2023

Electrification of medium- and heavy-duty (MHD) vehicles is an important component of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and mitigating climate change. they created about 28% of the automotive sector’s GHG emissions in 2020. In Europe , the electric bus is flourishing, with a 48% increase in registrations in 2021 compared to 2020.

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Vehicles Fleet Grid Charging 52

Creative Greenius

AUGUST 14, 2009

One of the groups I support and learn from is Environment California who have been great advocates of AB 811 and AB 920, the one-two punch for solar we absolutely need to drive solar sales at the rate demanded by today’s CO2 levels. Lawrence Cooper works with Assemblyman Huffman, and AB 920 is one of his big responsibilities.

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Sacramento Solar California Environment 191

Cars That Think

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The 2020 fire season in the United States was the worst in at least 70 years, with some 4 million hectares burned on the west coast alone. And this was on top of a 2018 fire season that burned more than 700,000 hectares of land in California, and a 2019-to-2020 wildfire season in Australia that torched nearly 18 million hectares.

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EPRI Power Powered Maintenance 107

Clean Fleet Report

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

On a three-day mini-getaway, my wife and I ventured out from our home in Orange County, California, to the Central California seaside town of Shell Beach. Big thanks to Kia designers for the knobs and wheels to control the radio and dual-zone automatic climate control. Road Test: 2020 Kia Niro PHEV.

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Kia Plug-in Plug Hybrid 90

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

In 323 miles driving mostly on Southern California freeways, we averaged 28.2 The conveniently placed dual-zone automatic climate control has large wheels for easy operation. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy 2020 78

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 12, 2021

Hyundai debuted the Palisade in 2020 to nearly unanimous reviews and praise for its design, features and value. In 297 miles of mostly freeway driving through Southern California we averaged 22.1 Road Test: 2020 Kia Telluride. Road Test: 2020 Ford Expedition. Road Test: 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid. Building a legacy.

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Hyundai Fuel Economy SUV Fleet 105

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2011

Fifty years later, the USA is faced with a similar challenge, energy independency and climatic change. In France, renewable energy consumption will be 20 percent by 2020. In Germany, renewable electricity generation will be 35 percent by 2020, and 50 percent by 2050. in California to $3.43 Source: EIA. Click to enlarge.

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Renewable West Virginia Energy USA 220

Clean Fleet Report

APRIL 5, 2022

Interior convenience features include a rear view camera, auto dim rearview mirror, wireless phone charger, compass, dual zone automatic climate control, tilt and telescoping steering column, height adjustable front seatbelts, ambient lighting and a tire inflation kit. Flash Drive: 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Honda CR-V.

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Escape PHEV Ford Plug-in 91

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. Funding priorities through the ARFVT Program support fuel and vehicle development to help attain the state’s climate change policies. million ZEVs on the state’s roads.

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EV Adoption

MARCH 3, 2021

Lucid Air Deliveries Delayed to Second Half of 2020 – Startup automaker Lucid has postponed the first deliveries of its debut electric vehicle, the 2021 Lucid Air. The recall effort is expected to cost $900 million, which will make it the most expensive electric car recall ever. Oshkosh had teamed up with Ford Motor Co.

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Volvo All-Electric Tax Credit Fisker 95

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 27, 2021

In 1,020 miles on a California road trip, using the all-speed dynamic cruise control as much as possible, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 34.1 Road Test: 2020 Lexus NX 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Lexus UX 250h Hybrid.

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid MPG 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 25, 2022

In 514 miles driving through Southern California we averaged 34.7 Additional safety and convenience features include a dual-zone automatic climate system, acoustic front windshield, rear view camera, push button start/stop, remote keyless entry, tire pressure monitoring system, electronic stability control, and a compact spare.

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Kia MPG Fuel Economy Clean 76

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 30, 2021

didn’t have the opportunity to do any off-roading, nor did we encounter any wet or sloppy weather during our week driving through Southern California. About those radio knobs and the climate control wheels: they are constructed using a cheap-feeling chromed plastic. Road Test: 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel. Clean Fleet Report.

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Sierra GMC Fuel Economy MPG 97

Green Car Congress

MARCH 21, 2013

The California Energy Commission (CEC) approved $5,580,773 for clean-energy transportation projects including biodiesel production, power control electronics for medium-and heavy-duty battery electric vehicles, and buydowns for propane vehicles. million ZEVs on the state’s roads. Energy Innovations Small Grant (EISG) awards.

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San Diego California Energy Transportation 346

Clean Fleet Report

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Autobahn roaming Southern California. While modern touchscreen technology is nice, Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs and switches for the radio and climate controls. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. Clean Fleet Report spent a fun week in the Jetta GLI 2.0T

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MPG Fuel Economy Clean Cleaning 72

Clean Fleet Report

JULY 16, 2023

A steady road warrior Clean Fleet Report was in the Taos SEL 4Motion for a week, spending most of our time on Southern California freeways. Because of this we don’t address issues such as long-term reliability or total cost of ownership. In 371 miles we averaged 28.6 mpg, but in a 99-mile highway run at 65 mph, we averaged 34.3

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Fuel Economy MPG SUV Clean 81

Clean Fleet Report

DECEMBER 25, 2021

In 180 miles driving through Southern California we averaged a combined 37.7 The UVO telematics allows for remote setting of the climate control, locking and unlocking the doors, Find My Car, and other convenience features. Road Test: 2020 Honda Insight Hybrid. Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback. More Compact Competition.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Economy 72

Clean Fleet Report

MAY 2, 2022

Kia recently invited members of the automotive press to drive the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid and X-Pro in sunny Palm Springs, California. Departing the Kimpton Rowan Hotel in downtown Palm Springs, we headed-up the Palms To Pines Highway (California Highway 74) that starts at 250-foot elevation and crests at 6,500.

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Kia Fuel Economy MPG Hybrid 84

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 5, 2023

After spending a fun week tooling around Southern California in the BRZ, there isn’t any argument coming from us. In our week driving through Southern California we averaged 24.7 The Sports Car Contenders We’ve Seen: Road Test: 2020 Toyota 86 (sister car). Road Test: 2022 Subaru BRZ Limited. Raw Sports Car Fun.

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MPG Clean Cleaning Miles 85

Clean Fleet Report

MARCH 19, 2021

In our real-world experience, driving 251 miles through Southern California, we averaged 28.6 A shout-out to Buick for knobs to control the radio and an easy learning curve for the dual-zone automatic climate control system. Road Test: 2020 BMW X3 xDrive30e PHEV. Road Test: 2020 Acura RDX. mpg average. Quilted comfort.

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Buick MPG Fuel Economy Clean 52

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 23, 2021

In 205 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 36.6 Clean Fleet Report’s Civic Touring had a solid black interior with tasteful chrome touches around the touchscreen, display hood, controls for the dual zone automatic climate system, door handles and on the steering wheel. Road Test: 2020 Mazda3 Hatchback.

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Honda MPG Fuel Economy Economy 85

Clean Fleet Report

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport debuted in 2020 as a smaller version to the Atlas, the largest SUV in the Volkswagen line-up. In our real world use, over 272 miles driving through Southern California, we averaged 23 mpg. Clean Fleet Report appreciated knobs making it easy to operate the radio and the dual-zone climate control system.

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MPG SUV Fuel Economy Light 83

Clean Fleet Report

AUGUST 25, 2022

In 380 miles of mixed driving through Southern California, Clean Fleet Report achieved an average of 31.2 Clean Fleet Report is a big fan of knobs for the radio and climate controls, so Lexus earned our praise. Our history with the RX through the years: Road Test: 2020 Lexus RX 450h Hybrid. Story and photos by John Faulkner. [

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Lexus Fuel Economy Hybrid Nickel Metal Hydride 94

Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2016

California Air Resources Board. NextGen Climate America. Southern California Edison. State of California. DOE and DOT have also agreed to partner on the development of a 2020 vision for a national network of fast charging stations for EVs in order to facilitate coast to coast, nationwide zero emissions travel.

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