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MAY 13, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing a proposal for more stringent emission requirements for new passenger vehicles, to be considered by the Board later this year. This is the second technical workshop for the LEV III rulemaking. ARB staff plans to cover four topic areas in the workshop: Mass reduction.

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APRIL 12, 2016

The California Air Resources Board released a new draft of California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Strategy to significantly reduce the near-term climate impacts of these potent pollutants. Together, SLCPs represent about 12% of California’s total annual greenhouse gas emissions inventory. Governor Edmund G.

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MAY 8, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released , for public review, a concept paper to initiate discussion on the development of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases.

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AUGUST 3, 2018

California Governor Jerry Brown has directed the California Air Resources Board (ARB) to assess possible regulatory requirements to ensure greater inclusion of zero emission vehicles in public and private light- and heavy-duty vehicle fleets.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff will hold a public workshop on 14 November in to discuss preliminary recommendations for $100 million in funding awards for projects to reduce freight emissions. The workshop will also be webcast.

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MAY 16, 2011

Data collected during a major 2010 state-federal atmospheric research project show that the first-in-the-nation regulation requiring ocean-going vessels to use clean fuel when near the California coast has been extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from ships, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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APRIL 11, 2013

California Governor Edmund G. In the agreement, California and the Ministry commit to activities that will reduce air pollution while enabling sustained economic growth and increase cooperation to enhance pollution control strategies for industrial sectors and the transportation sector.

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MARCH 24, 2017

On the first day of a two-day board meeting—the second day of which (Friday 24 March) will consider the Advanced Clean Cars Midterm Review—the California Air Resources Board (ARB) took a number of climate and air quality actions. This plan will also help reduce nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, and fine particle pollution.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its initial draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. Managing farm and rangelands, forests and wetlands so they can store carbon. Source: 2030 Target Scoping Plan Discussion Draft. Click to enlarge.

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AUGUST 1, 2014

“ California is rolling out the carpet for Californians who choose these ultra-clean hydrogen powered electric cars and for the companies that make them ,” said Air Resources Board Chairman Mary D. California state agencies are collaborating on a range of initiatives to support the goal of 1.5 Earlier post.). —Chairman Nichols.

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JANUARY 21, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the proposed scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. For the past decade, California has been reducing emissions through a series of actions, innovative solutions and advances in technology.

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MARCH 10, 2014

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Re-Adoption Concept Paper, which will be discussed during the LCFS workshop on 11 March 2014. The LCFS regulation mandates a 10% reduction in the carbon intensity (CI) of transportation fuels used in California by 2020.

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MAY 9, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document. for upcoming workshops on the development of the Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation. Approximately 32% of the heavy-duty transit vehicles operating in California are diesel-fueled. Source: ARB. Click to enlarge. Background.

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MAY 14, 2014

The California Energy Commission has published the “2014?2015 It details how the California Energy Commission, with input from stakeholders and the program Advisory Committee, determines the program’s goal?driven electric vehicles, are provided by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) through its Air Quality Improvement Program.

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MARCH 28, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a discussion document. prior to a 4 April 2016 public workshop on the development of the FY 2016-17 Funding Plan for Low Carbon Transportation and Fuels Investments and AQIP. million for Air Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) projects.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing a proposal for more stringent emission requirements—i.e., ARB will hold a one-day workshop on 2 March to discuss its preliminary thoughts and sources of information upon which to base the proposed standards and procedures. proposed NMOG+NO x standards in new LEV III.

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has amended its diesel rules to offer businesses a variety of options to comply with the regulations to reduce soot from diesel engines. No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. forklifts). forklifts).

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MAY 24, 2010

California Air Resources Board Chairman Mary Nichols issued a statement applauding. President Obama’s announcement of the first-ever national policy to increase fuel efficiency and decrease greenhouse gas (GHG) pollution from medium- and heavy-duty trucks for model years 2014-2018. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.).

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday adopted the final greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cap-and-trade regulation. The program also complements and supports California’s existing efforts to reduce smog-forming and toxic air pollutants and improve energy efficiency in homes and businesses. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 23, 2009

The California Energy Commission has adopted the state’s first transportation Investment Plan. The Alternative and Renewable Fuels Vehicle Technology Program was established by Assembly Bill 118 (Núñez, Chapter 750, Statutes of 2007) and is an essential element of the California's climate change and energy policies.

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OCTOBER 17, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) recently held a workshop to discuss proposed amendments to the Regulations for Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for ocean-going vessels (OGV). Earlier post.) The OGV Fuel Regulation was adopted by the ARB in 2008 and implementation began on 1 July 2009. Source: ARB.

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MARCH 10, 2011

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. There is substantial uncertainty regarding commercialization potential.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has published a discussion draft of a. ARB staff developed this strategy using a multi-pollutant scenario planning tool ( Vision 2.0 ) that quantifies changes in ozone and PM 2.5 Prior to the Board meeting, staff will hold a public workshop on 16 October 2015.

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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. decision following a public workshop process. —ARB Chairman Mary D.

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JULY 21, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have presented preliminary proposals aimed at closing compliance loopholes for medium- and heavy-duty diesel engines using SCR-based NO x emissions control systems for 2011 and later model years.

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MAY 23, 2018

Californians for Zero Emission Vehicles (CalZEV), a coalition of public health, environmental and electric vehicle industry organizations, announced its strong support for the Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) measure currently before the California Air Resources Board (CARB). CalZEV expects CARB to make a decision on the ICT in September 2018.

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MAY 3, 2016

California agency leaders released the Draft California Sustainable Freight Action Plan , an ambitious document that lays a foundation for modernizing California’s multi-billion dollar freight transportation system. —California Air Resources Board Chair Mary D. Improve freight system efficiency 25% by 2030.

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MARCH 14, 2011

Emerging technologies and pollutants of concern. HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science on the health effects of air pollution. Source: HEI. Click to enlarge.

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JUNE 26, 2011

The staff of California Air Resources Board (ARB) is in the process of developing a proposal for Board’s consideration later this year to amend California’s Low-Emission Vehicle (LEV) regulations. ARB will hold three evening workshops throughout the state to hear input from the public as this rulemaking process advances.

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MARCH 3, 2010

The California Air Resources Board held a workshop on March 2 designed to kick off a pioneering effort to craft standards to help develop the next generation of cleaner cars. This will reduce fuel costs for consumers, and help move California, and the nation, away from its dependence on petroleum and toward greater energy security.

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OCTOBER 28, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) broke ground on its new state-of-the-art Southern California headquarters. Additional funds will come from the Motor Vehicle Account, the Air Pollution Control Fund and the Vehicle Inspection Repair Fund. Planned office and administration space will accommodate about 460 employees.

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AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will deploy 262 heavy-duty LNG trucks in Southern California and construct two LNG refueling stations in San Bernardino and South Gate (South Los Angeles) to support J.B. Additionally, workshops will be made available to truck operators and technicians working on LNG trucks. Total DOE award: $10,125,000. Southern CA Assoc.

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OCTOBER 2, 2013

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released the public discussion draft of the required update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan. The Scoping Plan describes the comprehensive range of efforts California must take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 1990 levels by 2020 and meet the state’s long-term goals to combat climate change.

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JULY 22, 2009

The discussions focussed on the potential gains to be made in the areas of Fuels and Fuel Economy, Electrification and Traffic Management, each of which were examined through a series of provocative presentations and workshop sessions. He stated: “Whatever the past for the car was, it will not and cannot be the same in the future.

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APRIL 21, 2009

But theyve needed definitive proof that PHEVs wont increase pollution. CA, NY, MA and other states have had Zero-Emission Vehicle programs since the early 1990s because battery electric vehicles in those states, taking into account power plants, are far cleaner than gasoline cars in reducing urban air pollution and smog.

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JANUARY 28, 2009

Sign the petition Protect the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge www.sierraclub.org/arctic/ American Lung Association call for better EPA air pollution standards. Plug In America makes no representations as to the workmanship, creditworthiness, or any other attributes of the companies listed or of their products or services.

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DECEMBER 8, 2008

And the work they’re doing brings California’s leading edge fight against global warming right into my neighborhood and into my home. We’re all under the mandates of the AB32, our groundbreaking Global Warming Solutions law that calls for all of California to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions back to 1990 levels.

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