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CALSTART white paper shows nationwide tech supplier industry ready to support more efficient heavy-duty trucks and buses

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A new high-level white-paper from clean transportation industry group CALSTART shows that US companies that develop and manufacture high-efficiency, low-carbon technologies for heavy-duty vehicles are ready to support more efficient trucks and buses. This white paper just scratches the surface of that capability.

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SAE releases technical white paper on two new low-GWP refrigerants; alternates to R-1234yf

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They are both zeotropic mixtures, meaning that they exhibit a difference in compositions between liquid and vapor at equilibrium, and undergo a temperature change—often referred to as temperature glide—during evaporation or condensation. Climate Change Emissions Vehicle Systems'

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IEEE Leaders Are Planning Now for 2050 and Beyond

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The committee released its findings in the “IEEE in 2050 and Beyond” white paper. While IEEE’s mission and vision are likely to remain relevant in the future, how the organization supports its mission must change, according to the committee’s work. Disruption regarding the revenue generated from standards setting is likely.

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BIO says EPA inaction on RFS rule causing an increase in GHG emissions

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million additional cars on US roads are likely as a result of EPA inaction on finalizing the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) rules, according to a new white paper issued by The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO). Increased greenhouse gas emissions equal to 4.4 new coal-fired power plants.

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Major truck OEMs form PACT to advocate for EV infrastructure development – Charged EVs

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The coalition aims to engage in legislation cycles in various states and utility rate cases, and will also publish materials, fact sheets and white papers. “We Volvo, Daimler and their industry group, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) have lobbied to water down the EPA’s proposed emissions standards.

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California ARB Holding Public Meeting on Possible Revamp of Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation; ZEV II

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Later in 2010, staff will propose formal regulatory changes to the ZEV program. ARB staff has published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status, a 2050 GHG analysis, and complimentary policies, all available electronically on ARB’s program website.

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Governors of 8 states sign MoU to put 3.3M zero-emission vehicles on roads by 2025; 15% of new vehicle sales

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Subject to their respective legislative requirements, to work to develop uniform standards to promote ZEV consumer acceptance and awareness, industry compliance, and economies of scale. This [MoU] is the continuation of an extraordinary legacy of California and other states working together to fight climate change that goes back 20 years.

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