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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

California fulfilled its commitment to support and establish the first US-wide greenhouse gas standard for passenger vehicles by adopting a regulation to allow vehicle complying with federal greenhouse gas standards for MY 2012-2016 to fully comply with California’s own GHG standards for those model years. Tags: Brief.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is developing a proposal for more stringent. sources of information upon which to base the proposed standards and test procedures on 16 November in El Monte, California. sources of information upon which to base the proposed standards and test procedures on 16 November in El Monte, California.

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JULY 4, 2010

is participating in a project to extract lithium from the produced water from geothermal power generation at a site in California. The lithium will be produced at geothermal power facilities near the Salton Sea in the Imperial Valley region of Southern California. Tags: Brief. The Nikkei reports that Itochu Corp. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

The world’s largest biofuel plant producing liquid natural gas from landfill gas has received a 2010 California Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award. Recognized in the category of Sustainable Facility, the plant is located at Waste Management’s Altamont Landfill and Resource Recovery Facility near Livermore, California.

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AUGUST 31, 2010

California’s gasoline consumption declined 0.1% California drivers paid an average price at the pump of $3.14 decline from May 2009’s total of 209 million gallons of diesel used in California. Diesel prices in California in May 2010 were $3.20 Tags: Brief. Gasoline consumption edged down 0.1% per gallon.

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MARCH 2, 2010

California gasoline consumption decreased 2.3% January through November 2009, California gasoline consumption declined 1.4% The average price at the pump for gasoline in California during November 2009 was $3.01 Diesel consumption in California declined by 3.2% Diesel consumption in California declined by 3.2%

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MAY 28, 2010

California gasoline consumption rose 0.8% Diesel consumption in California was up 7.6%, the largest increase since February 2008. The average price at the pump for gasoline in California during February 2010 was $2.99 Diesel prices in California in February 2010 were $2.94 Tags: Brief. Californians used 1.13

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JANUARY 29, 2010

California demand for gasoline in October 2009 decreased 0.4% Through October 2009 California gasoline consumption had declined 1.3% The average California gasoline price at the pump in October 2009 was $3.06 California diesel prices were $2.86 Tags: Brief. and diesel declined 11.1% per gallon compared to $3.44

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

The California Air Resources Board announced that a financial incentive program has helped put more than 650 hybrid trucks and buses on California roads. Tags: Brief. Most of the vehicles funded were beverage and package delivery trucks, with almost all funding going to private fleets.

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JUNE 4, 2010

Santa Ana, California-based California Yellow Cab has ordered 25 units of the compressed natural gas (CNG) and propane (LPG) engine prep package for the Ford Transit Connect Taxi. California Yellow Cab began using natural gas in 2002. Tags: Brief. liter and 6.8-liter liter gas engines.

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DECEMBER 30, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the first comprehensive list of 244 proposed renewable energy projects that could produce up to 69,925 MW of clean energy annually. Currently California facilities produce just more than 8,000 MW of renewable energy annually. Tags: Brief.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

This funding will allow Propel to expand its network of alternative fuel stations into all major markets across California, supporting the state’s emissions reduction goals. California has the largest fleet of alternative fuel vehicles in America and the market is significantly underserved. Tags: Brief. Click to enlarge.

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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. The average California gasoline price at the pump in May was $2.53

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Lotus Engineering has been commissioned by the California Air Resources Board of California to undertake the second stage of a study investigating efficient, lightweight vehicles manufactured using lighter, stronger materials. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 19, 2009

The California Air Resources Board unveiled its revamped website, Driveclean.ca.gov , which helps consumers choose the least polluting cars on the market. Tags: Brief. The ARB has made efforts recently to simplify state and federal vehicle-emission classifications to aid car-buyers.

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JUNE 26, 2009

The California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation that will require new cars sold in California starting in 2012 to have windows that reflect or absorb heat-producing rays from the sun. Tags: Climate Change Fuel Efficiency. Click to enlarge. ARB Staff Presentation.

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MAY 20, 2010

The California Air Resources Board approved changes to an existing $28 million financial assistance program this week that will significantly help more California independent truckers qualify for the purchase of a cleaner-running vehicle. Tags: Brief.

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OCTOBER 15, 2010

Diesel Driving the Future’ 1,000-mile journey in California, beginning 18 October. The tour will span the state of California, beginning in Eureka and ending in San Diego. Tags: Brief. ’s synthetic RenDiesel (produced via a Fischer-Tropsch process) during the ‘Eureka!

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FEBRUARY 12, 2010

The California Air Resources Board is suspending enforcement of the off-road equipment emissions regulations until further notice; the industry had been facing a 1 March 2010 compliance deadline. Tags: Brief. Air Resources Board Executive Officer James N.

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MARCH 26, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that the “cool cars” regulation, which aimed to reduce the need for air conditioning by reducing the heat gain of vehicles parked in the sun ( earlier post ), will cease. Tags: Brief. In a statement released on 25 March, ARB Executive Officer James N.

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OCTOBER 6, 2010

Southern California Edison (SCE) has selected LG Chem, Ltd. —Larry Oliva, director of Tariff Programs and Services at Southern California Edison. Tags: Brief. to provide lithium-ion battery packs for a pilot program involving energy storage systems (ESS) for residential and small commercial applications.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) filed a legal challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.). By regulating the fuel pathway of transportation fuels—i.e.,

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MARCH 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 Rebates are available to individuals, business owners and government entities in California that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric light-duty vehicles now. Tags: Brief. The rebates offer up to $5,000 for the purchase of zero-emission (e.g.,

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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). The average California gasoline price at the pump in September was $3.17 per gallon.

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APRIL 9, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is holding a public workshop on 3 May in Sacramento, California to discuss modifications to the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) regulation. Tags: Brief. At the March 2008 Board Hearing, the Board directed staff to look into redesigning and strengthening the ZEV regulation.

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APRIL 24, 2009

California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger dropped by the FEV booth to see the H3 ReEV after his remarks at the SAE 2009 World Congress opening ceremony. Tags: Heavy-duty Hybrids Hydraulic Hybrid Plug-ins. Click to enlarge. Vehicle integration and build of hydraulic systems.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2010

plans to expand its existing network of liquefied natural gas (LNG) truck fueling stations in Southern California this year beyond its current two LNG stations located at the Los Angeles/Long Beach ports complex. We plan to connect this group of LNG fueling stations in Southern California to Northern California, Arizona, Nevada and Utah.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

are partnering to create a solar-power enhanced, EV fast-charge corridor along Highway 101 in California. Rabobank branches are positioned all along the high-traffic Highway 101 corridor, close to shops, restaurants and other commercial centers in Northern and Southern California, making them convenient locations for charging stations.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2010

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has issued a grant solicitation for a Grantee to administer and implement the $5 million Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP). Tags: Brief. The Applicant Workshop will provide an opportunity for potential applicants to ask clarifying questions regarding general application. requirements.

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JULY 29, 2010

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) today concluded that companies that sell electric vehicle charging services to the public will not be regulated as public utilities pursuant to the Public Utilities Code. Tags: Brief.

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JANUARY 25, 2010

The nation’s capital and its suburbs join California and Michigan as the initial retail markets where Chevrolet will sell the Volt to consumers. Chevrolet has announced similar partnerships with several utilities in California and Michigan, as well as the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). Tags: Brief.

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DECEMBER 2, 2009

The State of California has the highest ratio of car ownership anywhere in the world, and in Los Angeles, almost 50% of the greenhouse gas emissions come for the transportation sector. Tags: Electric (Battery) Hybrids Plug-ins Policy.

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JANUARY 1, 2010

Québec’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Environment and Parks, Line Beauchamp, announced on 29 December 2009 that the regulations on emissions of greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles—equivalent to those in force in California—will come into force in the province in mid-January 2010. Tags: Brief. Earlier post.).

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DECEMBER 18, 2009

British Columbia and the California Air Resources Board have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to pave the way for stringent greenhouse gas emissions standards for new light-duty vehicles. Vehicle emissions standards mirroring California’s are projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from light-duty vehicles in B.C.

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JUNE 4, 2010

The staff of the California Air Resources Board (ARB/Board) is holding the third meeting of the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) Expert Workgroup on 17 June in Sacramento, CA. Tags: Brief. Interested parties are invited to attend. The meeting will be webcast.

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JANUARY 13, 2010

Cobalt Technologies, a company using strain development and bioprocess technology to optimize biobutanol production for commercially viable renewable fuels and chemicals, formally launched its pilot facility in Mountain View, California. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and Silicon Valley cleantech leaders were on hand.

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OCTOBER 29, 2022

More recently, Hyundai Motor secured the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s 2021 Targeted Airshed Grants (TAG) funding to deploy further XCIENT Fuel Cell trucks in California in addition to 30 trucks which will be rolled out in the NorCal Zero project starting their operation in the Port of Oakland mid next year.

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