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EPA proposes updates to annual PM2.5 national air quality standard

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Source: EPA. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed updates to its national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for harmful fine particle pollution (PM 2.5 ). EPA’s proposal would strengthen the annual health standard for PM 2.5 EPA is proposing two options for this 24?hour Click to enlarge.

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Electrify America releases $300M Cycle 2 national ZEV investment plan; metro charging, autonomous charging, renewable generation

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Electrify America also will continue to invest in these Cycle 1 metros: Boston, Chicago, Denver, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC. In addition, under separate plans, Electrify America will invest $800 million in California, one of the largest ZEV markets in the world.

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President Biden calls on Congress, States for fuel tax holiday; increase in refinery capacity

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To that end, following on Biden’s campaign promise to “end fossil fuel,” policy and investment signals are being sent by various federal agencies and allied state governments to the market about the refining industry: EPA just finalized a light duty vehicle standard that incentivizes at least 17% electric vehicle sales by 2026.

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Pennsylvania DEP awards nearly $517,000 in clean diesel grants

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated the five-county Philadelphia region of Bucks, Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as non-attainment for ozone and fine particulate matter air quality standards.

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Study suggests focusing on cold starts in gasoline cars as target for emissions reduction

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The researchers are presenting their work today at the 252 nd National Meeting & Exposition of the American Chemical Society (ACS) in Philadelphia. The researchers’ findings could also help the EPA model future emissions standards as the US works to lower them. That tells us how we need to inform future vehicle engineering.

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THINK Releases US EV-Ready Cities Index

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The remaining cities included Denver, Boston, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Phoenix. Philadelphia. San Diego, Portland and Sacramento were rated fifth, sixth and seventh putting four cities in California in the top-15 index. Rounding out the top ten were Newark, Seattle and Atlanta. Sacramento. Washington DC.

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Hino Trucks introduces new Class 4, 5 diesel and diesel hybrid electric trucks for North American market

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In addition to a the hybrid option, both models meet or exceed EPA 2010 emission regulations by utilizing an optimized SCR system. Due to initial product availability, the hybrid models will follow a roll-out approach and will be available in the following markets in December of 2011: New York, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.,

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