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California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has posted a discussion document. for upcoming workshops on the development of the Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation. ARB staff Staff is evaluating four potential broad elements to the Advanced Clean Transit regulation: Require Zero Emission Bus Purchases.

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Volkswagen of America CEO to testify before House Subcommittee next week on emissions affair; request for all related documents

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As part of its ongoing investigation into Volkswagen’s emissions issues, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, chaired by Rep. Members are working to understand the facts and circumstances surrounding Volkswagen’s reported Clean Air Act violations and what they mean for consumers and the general public.

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FREYR Battery in strategic partnership with Hana Technology for battery automation production equipment

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We also experienced, as part of our tender process, that they have the best technical solution to meet our needs for clean battery cell production. Hana Technology will also collaborate with FREYR to review, develop, and improve its technical documentation.

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Cummins to acquire 50% of Momentum Fuel Technologies from Rush Enterprises; CNG storage for Class 6-8 vehicles

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The proposed transaction is expected to close later this year, subject to completion of customary pre-closing activities and entering into mutually agreeable transaction documentation. We are thrilled to expand our network of clean and reliable power solutions. —Srikanth Padmanabhan, President of the Engine Business at Cummins.

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California ARB posts discussion document on $500M FY 2016-17 spend for low carbon transportation and fuels; $230M to fund CVRP

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has posted a discussion document. The Cap-and-Trade auction proceeds provide funding for ARB’s advanced technology, clean transportation incentive programs to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the types of projects ARB has funded in the past through AQIP.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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Source: “Europe’s giant ‘taxi’ company: is Uber part of the problem or the solution?”. According to company documents issued for its stock market launch, Uber is looking to increase massively its operations worldwide and is eyeing Europe in particular, identifying Germany, Spain and Italy as priority markets for expansion.

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The Complex Calculus of Clean Energy and Zero Emissions

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Congress has provided hundreds of billions of dollars to speed the deployment of clean-energy technologies. can meet its emissions goals The Rapid Energy Policy Evaluation and Analysis Toolkit —REPEAT—which you developed at Princeton with Evolved Energy Research , influenced Congress to create massive incentives for clean-energy tech.

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