The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

If you’re shopping on price alone and live in California, the choice might become a lot simpler after this news. Reuters recently reported that the Model 3 can become less expensive than a new Camry if buyers can capitalize on federal and California state incentives. The Camry starts at more than $26,000 for comparison.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

True Zero , which operates the world’s largest network of hydrogen charging stations, has powered two-million miles of zero-emission driving on California roads 60 days after reaching its first million miles. Earlier post.). Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai have also announced plans to begin retailing a fuel cell car in the near future.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

This is an interesting use of data for a state comparison. Energy Information Administration has created a map showing what portion of the 50 US states’ CO2 emissions come from transportation (as of 2018*). As you can see above, states in the West and Florida (and Vermont) had the highest portions of their […].

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 23 October to consider amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the advanced technology vehicle market.

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AUGUST 31, 2013

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted for public comment three new Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) pathway applications for landfill gas to compressed natural gas (CNG) and liquefied natural gas (LNG). All stations covered in the pathways are located in California. California LFG-based LNG has a CI of 15.56

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JUNE 2, 2021

The tool provides some interesting comparisons. A Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD in Marin County, California, for example, yields tailpipe plus upstream emissions of 60 g/mi, compared to 120 g/mi with the average US electricity mix and 410 g/mi for an average new gasoline vehicle’s total emissions.

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OCTOBER 10, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public meeting on 22 October to hear an update from ARB staff on the feasibility of measurement of LEV III particulate matter (PM) standards. PM emissions from light- and medium-duty vehicles are regulated by California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 9, 2013

A team from the University of California Riverside and the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has found a declining emissions (NO x , PM) benefit from the use of California diesel compared to US Federal diesel fuels given the continuing advances in engine and aftertreatment technology. —Hajbabaei et al. Earlier post.).

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AUGUST 18, 2017

In addition to pre-commercial FCEV models, there are now three commercial-era production models on California’s roads, with at least three more expected in the near future. ARB projects that a total of 13,400 FCEVs will be driving in California by 2020, and 37,400 by 2023. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 6, 2014

Siemens will conduct trials of its eHighway system ( earlier post ) in California on a two-mile (3.2 As part of the installation of the eHighway systems, two lanes of Alameda Street in the city of Carson, California, are being electrified via a catenary system. Copyright: Scania. Click to enlarge. The 30-kilometer (18.6-mile)

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Between 2006 and 2015, California’s GDP per capita grew by almost $5,000 per person, nearly double the growth experienced by the US as a whole. Job growth between 2006 and 2015 in California outpaced rates experienced prior to 2006, and outpaced total US employment gains by 27%. Commute times in California increased 2.8%

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Teslarati

JUNE 8, 2023

The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved Mercedes-Benz’s automated driving system on Thursday, June 08, 2023. Mercedes-Benz’s approval from the California DMV permits it to sell and lease vehicles with its autonomous driving system. For one, drivers can only use the system on highways during daylight.

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AUGUST 31, 2009

California gasoline consumption rose 0.6% in May, while diesel fuel declined 7%, according to the latest figures from the California Board of Equalization (BOE). May 2009 gasoline sold for use on California roads totaled 1,291 million gallons of gasoline. A month-to-month comparison shows that gasoline consumption rose 3.5%

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MARCH 2, 2020

Five states (Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia and Texas) accounted for almost half (47%) of all pedestrian deaths during the first six months of 2019. By comparison, these five states represented approximately 33% of the US population, according to the 2019 US Census. Source: GHSA.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Year-on-year comparisons are even more significant at the regional level, with some regions seeing declines of 20% or more from Thanksgiving Week 2019. California was measured with a year-on-year loss of 17.3%, but that gap is likely to grow thanks to new stay-at-home restrictions.

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JUNE 3, 2023

Buzz in Huntington Beach, California. The rear motor produces 282 horsepower, in comparison to the two-row European-spec model, which debuted with 201 hp. Volkswagen of America unveiled the three-row ID. Paying homage to the iconic Volkswagen Microbus, the three-row ID. Buzz has been tailored specifically for North America.

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JUNE 16, 2023

In a discovery that could reduce or even eliminate the use of cobalt—which is often mined using child labor—in the batteries that power electric cars and other products, scientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have developed a long-lasting alternative made with nickel. The LiNi 0.5 V vs graphite, at 1 C, 1.5 mA cm

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MAY 28, 2011

g CO 2 e/MJ highlighted in red for comparison. Data: California ARB. The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has updated carbon intensities (CIs) and other information about registered biorefineries, and posted the information at the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) biorefinery-registration webpage. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 3, 2022

Since the yellow grease HEFA pathway is already commercialized, it can benefit from the $200/tonne carbon credit in the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard market, which could help the yellow grease HEFA pathway to achieve near-zero marginal GHG emissions abatement cost.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2023

With the next-generation fuel cell system being co-developed with General Motors (GM), Honda will aim to more than double the durability and reduce the cost to one-third, in comparison to the fuel cell system installed in the 2019 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell. in California.

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AUGUST 17, 2022

—corresponding author Yu Huang, professor and chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering, and a member of the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA. By comparison, current hydrogen fuel cell technology uses about 36 grams per vehicle.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

In the third quarter of 2009, gasoline consumption in California increased to 3.772 billion gallons of gasoline compared to 3.736 billion gallons the third quarter last year, according to figures released by the state Board of Equalization (BOE). Year-on-year quarterly gasoline consumption comparison. Source: BOE. Click to enlarge.

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MARCH 6, 2022

California is at the forefront of this issue, with a statewide microplastics strategy adopted in February. Exposure to nano tire particles enhanced toxicity in comparison to leachate alone. We’re now at the point of making policy decisions that we don’t have the science for. That’s why we are scrambling to supply that science.

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APRIL 1, 2024

pace of EV adoption rivals rate of California: analysis The data runs through the fourth quarter of 2023, and Bloomberg says that the 5 percent milestone is significant because it means BEV adoption is transitioning from an “early-adopter” phase to hooking into a wave of mainstream acceptance. Credit: Bloomberg RELATED: U.S.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2020

North Dakota-based Red Trail Energy (RTE), which since 2007 has operated an ethanol production facility with annual production of about 60 million gallons per year, is proposing sequestration of CO 2 produced from starch fermentation to lower the overall carbon intensity of the fuel for the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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The Truth About Cars

MARCH 7, 2024

In a California two-fer, electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian rolled out a pair of new EVs today, both of which have deep familial resemblances and a host of appeal to overlanders. Starting with the hotly anticipated R2, of course.

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OCTOBER 20, 2014

Early in September, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced it would consider in a 23-24 October meeting amendments to the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation that would modify the requirements for intermediate volume manufacturers (IVMs) selling into the state to allow them more time to come into the market. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Southern California Edison has launched an online Plug-in Car Rate Assistant to help customers estimate the cost of fueling an electric vehicle and the impact on their electricity bill. The online car rate assistant will provide an idea of the bill impacts and the benefits of charging electric vehicles during off-peak hours, 9 p.m.

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OCTOBER 6, 2018

By comparison, the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA) used an estimate of 0.11 Based on CAPCOA emission estimates, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) determined their setback regulation of 300 feet (91 meters) from large gas stations. pounds and 1.7 pounds per 1,000 gallons.

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The Truth About Cars

JUNE 8, 2023

A Waymo autonomous test vehicle struck and killed a small dog in San Francisco last month, with news emerging after an incident report filed with the California Department of Motor Vehicles became public. That could be what has taken place here and is supported by the report issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

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MAY 25, 2018

For instance, a California-specific (United States) study suggests that EVs require new business and promotion strategies during sales processes, while a study across four US states and an investigation in Ontario (Canada) find that the (lack of) salespersons EV knowledge and positive attitude can influence customers’ purchasing decisions.

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JANUARY 2, 2023

In comparison, the Tesla Model Y Dual Motor AWD has 330 miles of all-electric range and 122 MPGe, while the Ford Mustang Mach-E California Route 1 with Extended Range battery has 312 miles of all-electric range and 98 MPGe, as per the EPA. . Credit: US Department of Energy.

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JANUARY 2, 2024

Shares of the Irvine, California-based company dropped over 10% on Tuesday’s intraday. In comparison, Tesla, which also reported its deliveries later Tuesday, handily beat estimates and met its annual target. As of writing, RIVN shares are trading down 10.19%, at $21.07 Rivian’s market cap as of writing stands at $20.37

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AUGUST 15, 2022

In comparison, German luxury carmaker BMW saw a 13% drop in new vehicle registrations to 157,838 units, and Japanese luxury carmaker Lexus saw a 19% drop to 133,616 vehicles in 1H22. Tesla’s growth has been substantial, especially in California, its previous home state.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

As part of the two-week test campaign at Joby’s Electric Flight Base near Big Sur, California, NASA and Joby will join forces to study the acoustic signature of the all-electric Joby aircraft, which the company intends to operate as part of a commercial passenger service beginning in 2024. Joby Aviation, Inc.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

The California Air Resources Board has issued Sustainable Oils Inc., As a comparison, ARB’s general pathway for soybean-based biodiesel finds a direct GHG contribution of 21.25 The feedstock-only CI (carbon intensity) is 7.58 gCO 2 e/MJ. gCO 2 e/MJ and 18.7 gCO 2 e/MJ, respectively. gCO 2 e/MJ.

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MAY 6, 2022

The internally funded advancement successfully reduced heavy-duty diesel engine nitrogen oxide (NO x ) emissions to meet the California Air Resources Board (CARB) 2027 standards. CAT-DEF—Catalyzed Diesel Exhaust Fluid—is an SwRI-developed catalyst- and surfactant-modified diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) solution. DEF—a 32.5

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