Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2012

In response to a court deadline, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized standards to reduce air pollution associated with oil and natural gas production. These gases can pollute the air and as a result threaten public health. Methane 1.0 million short tons [about 19 to 33 million tonnes of CO 2.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 11, 2021

Despite their small size, these engines are highly polluting. These emission standards of zero will apply to engines used in all equipment types produced for sale in California, except generators and large pressure washers. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 28, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed standards to reduce harmful air pollution from oil and gas drilling operations. These proposed updated standards—which are being issued in response to a court order—would rely on cost-effective existing technologies to reduce emissions.

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Clean Fleet Report

JULY 21, 2023

EVs do not contribute to noise pollution. Volvo Construction Equipment currently has five electric excavators and wheel loaders of various sizes for sales plus an asphalt compacter. It also has a better environmental profile and helps construction companies comply with pollution regulations.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2022

BYD is founded in 1995 as a pioneer in battery technology, BYD’s mission is to influence change through sustainable innovation by creating a complete, clean-energy ecosystem that reduces the world’s reliance on fossil fuels. BYD has ranked as number one for sales of new energy vehicles in China for 9 consecutive years.

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Teslarati

DECEMBER 25, 2022

Thus, the federal government of Canada announced proposed regulations to achieve its zero-emission vehicle sales targets to even the playing field among provinces. The new policy in Canada requires automakers to increase the percentage of electric vehicles available for sale in the country.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 20, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed Clean Air Act standards to reduce CO 2 emissions from fossil-fuel fired power plants (electric utility generating units, EGUs). Background. In the decision in Massachusetts v. In 2012, EPA issued a proposed standard for EGUs. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 27, 2012

The California Air Resources Board has approved the 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as the first car for sale in California that meets ARB’s LEV3/SULEV20 standard—the most stringent smog-emission standard to date. Earlier post.). The 2014 Honda Plug-In Hybrid Accord produces only 20 milligrams of NMOG+NO x emissions per mile.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 27, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed the first Clean Air Act standard for CO 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from new power plants. The proposed standard provides flexibilities for new power plants to phase in technology to reduce carbon pollution: New power plants that use CCS would have the option to use a 30?year

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Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2023

While this is the only EV for sale in the U.S. Going electric is definitely a step in the right direction for the environment given how much less pollution is caused by charging your car up with electricity as opposed to filling ‘er up with gas. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report. To donate, visit Earthtalk.

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Tampa Nissan Miles Tax 52

Green Car Congress

JANUARY 19, 2017

ARB has now released the Midterm Review of Advanced Clean Cars Program —an extensive evaluation of the California passenger vehicle market and technology. PM and criteria pollutants. An additional 78 model variants comprising hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs), PHEVs, and BEVs also meet the 2020 or later standards.

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Standards PHEV California CO2 150

Green Car Congress

MARCH 10, 2011

California’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate ( earlier post ) remains an indispensable driver of electric vehicle policies worldwide, unique in its ability to foster technology-neutral research and development, according to a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Such adjustable calibrations are prohibited by California law if they are not disclosed to CARB prior to the vehicle’s approval for sale. They are also prohibited if the emission control systems make it possible for vehicle owners or dealerships to make adjustments outside the certified configuration.

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Plug In Partners

NOVEMBER 3, 2008

Automobile pollutants are one of the largest contributors to climate changing emissions. PHEV s allow for optimization of readily available clean-energy resources and represent a sustainable transportation solution that can be delivered today. That will require a transition to less expensive transportation fuels.

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Nickel Cadmium Austin Plug-in PHEV 100

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 19, 2011

Manufacturers can use these balances to provide flexibility in the timing and production of bringing new clean cars to the market to meet upcoming ZEV requirements. A vehicle manufacturer’s ZEV requirement is based on a percentage of all passenger cars and light-duty trucks up to 8,500 lbs, delivered for sale in California.

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Plug In Partners

AUGUST 4, 2006

This will allow the vehicles to operate on emissions-free battery power, reducing the amount of fuel utilized and significantly decreasing the release of harmful pollutants, including greenhouse gases. Plug-in hybrid vehicles can be plugged into the electric grid – such as a normal 120 volt household outlet - to boost mileage.

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New York Alternative Fuels PHEV Renewable 100

Clean Fleet Report

JANUARY 22, 2024

EVs are becoming more commonplace–setting a record for sales in 2023 What Is the Federal Net-Zero Emissions Target? In addition to automobiles, the White House seeks to decarbonize energy , end deforestation, improve carbon management and address potent pollutants. first appeared on Clean Fleet Report.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 18, 2016

The CCM is a cost-containment mechanism introduced into the regulation last year and allows a company to purchase credits offered for sale by producers who have generated a surplus. The transportation sector is also responsible for the majority of the state’s air pollution which adversely impacts public health.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

In January 2012, the ARB approved the Advanced Clean Cars program, which included increased ZEV requirements through 2025 model year, and the next generation of light duty greenhouse gas (GHG) and criteria pollutant emission standards (LEV III). Earlier post.) Section 177 state compliance path.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

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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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 22, 2009

Now, of course, Bright Automotive is ready to unveil the IDEA, with the expectation it will have 50,000 ready for sale in 2013. Americas big gas guzzlers and polluters are not the cars that about half the country drives around. • MORE: "How to Build a 100 Mile-Per-Gallon Car. Right Now can be seen here. Its the trucks, stupid.

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Cars That Think

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As a comparison , in 2011, there were only two battery electric and 29 hybrid electric vehicle models offered for sale in the US. Think of the efforts needed to make building the controlled explosions in an internal combustion engine safe, powerful and free from pollution," he says. Additional vehicle elements are also simplified.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 21, 2009

The objections they raised for years -- "no one is interested, no one would plug in, the technology is too complex, the benefits are minimal, its just shifting the pollution from the tailpipe to the smokestack, theres no demand for these cars" -- still show up occasionally, but are by and large history. Detroit Free Press ).

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