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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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On 6 March 2020, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) proposed to set an intermediate FTP NO x emissions limit of 50 mg/bhp-hr in model years 2024-2026 with a final FTP standard of 20 mg/bhp-hr in 2027, representing a 90% reduction below today’s standard of 200 mg/bhp-hr. ppb in the east (Atlanta, GA). Source: MECA.

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

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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). US SO 2 emissions by source sector in 2005.

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CMU team details impact of regional and drive-cycle variations on degradation of a PHEV battery pack

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To estimate daily travel behavior of the vehicle, the team used GPS sample data from the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) Regional Travel Survey with GPS Sub-Sample, available at the Transportation Secure Data Center (TSDC) of the National Renewable Energy Lab- oratory (NREL). 2016.10.104.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

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Plug In America offers numerous resources to help you in your search for an EV. . In larger metropolitan areas such as Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Seattle, where EVs are in high demand, prices are higher but have more inventory available than in suburban or rural areas. There are some exceptions to this standard depending on your state.

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A Young Professional on the Power of Mentorship

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She helps develop technical standards for telecommunication technology, specifically for open radio access networks. IEEE: A trustworthy resource and global community Zakrzewska joined IEEE in 2010 while a Ph.D. Many have ambitious plans to partner with the local authorities and seek sponsorship for their apps.

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DOE to award $11M to 20 new Clean Cities projects for alt fuel cars and trucks

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program; and create the DriveElectricMN.org website as an online resource. the use of alternative fuels; and coordinating standards for fuel quality. Vehicle Workgroup and create a strategic plan for statewide natural gas. vehicle implementation; establish a Minnesota green fleet recognition. Bay Area Air Quality. Management District.

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How EV Charging Building Codes Help Future-Proof New Developments

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Why building codes are important Building codes are important for standardizing building quality and safety. Click here to view construction resources for installing Blink charging stations. For example, before the introduction of fire safety codes, buildings could be built to whatever specifications the developer wanted.