article thumbnail

National Research Council Report Recommends Setting a US Carbon Budget Through 2050; Concludes Known Technologies Not Sufficient to Meet Budget Goals

Green Car Congress

A carbon-pricing system is the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions. Carbon pricing alone, however, is not enough to sufficiently reduce domestic emissions, the report warns. Develop and demonstrate power plants equipped with carbon capture and storage technology. Complement the carbon pricing system.

article thumbnail

California ARB holding hearing on adopting amendments to LEV III to support compliance options using new Federal GHG regulations

Green Car Congress

California committed to accept national program compliance for model years 2017 through 2025 (as it did for MYs 2012 through 2016) with the understanding that it would provide equivalent or better overall greenhouse gas reductions nationwide than California’s program. gCO 2 e/mile for trucks. Motor Vehicle High Leak Disincentive.