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MECA emissions inventory & air quality modeling shows potential benefits of national cleaner trucks initiative at CARB limits

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The objective of the emission impact analysis was to respond to EPA’s request for comments as to the merits of reducing NO x emissions from heavy-duty trucks by 50 to 90% as outlined in the 6 January 2020 Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) of the CTI. ppb in the east (Atlanta, GA). Source: MECA. ppb and up to a max of 5 ppb.

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EPA proposes rule for nationwide 30% cut in GHG from existing power plants by 2030 relative to 2005

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the already widely-discussed (albeit without much detail) “Clean Power Plan” proposal, which mandates a national average 30% cut in greenhouse gas emissions from existing power plants from 2005 levels by 2030. EPA is only proposing goals for states with fossil fuel-fired power plants.

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FCA US to deliver thousands of Chrysler Pacifica plug-in Hybrid Minivans to Waymo’s self-driving service

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This collaboration between Waymo and FCA engineers enabled the teams to design a self-driving vehicle built on a mass production platform. including Atlanta, San Francisco, Metro Detroit, Phoenix and Kirkland, Washington. Earlier post.) Waymo has officially tested its technology in 25 cities across the US.,

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EPA Proposes Stronger Air Quality Standards for SO2; First Proposed Increase Since 1971

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Source: EPA. For the first time in nearly 40 years, EPA is proposing to strengthen the nation’s sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ) primary air quality standard to protect public health. EPA is taking comment on a proposal to establish a new national one-hour SO 2 standard, between 50 and 100 parts per billion (ppb). Click to enlarge.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America will invest in metro-based direct current fast charging (DCFC) stations in 18 metro areas, including these new metro areas in Cycle 2: Atlanta, Baltimore, Honolulu, Las Vegas and Phoenix. In addition, under separate plans, Electrify America will invest $800 million in California, one of the largest ZEV markets in the world.

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USDOT FTA announces $182M in Low-No grants for transit vehicles & facilities nationwide

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The community seeks to reduce carbon monoxide pollution to improve air quality and quality of life in their EPA-designated non-attainment area. CTE partnered with the following transit agencies on winning FY2021 Low-No Awards: Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority. Broome County (NY). Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

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Eaton says testing and use show its cylinder-deactivation technology can help commercial vehicle OEMs meet coming emissions regulations

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The company will make the announcement at the North American Commercial Vehicle show (NACV) in Atlanta, Georgia, at which Eaton will display a suite of technologies. While other technologies can be combined to reduce both CO 2 and NO x emissions, Eaton says that its CDA is the only single technology that can simultaneously reduce both.

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