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Tesoro fined $1M for violating California’s gasoline regulation

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) announced that Tesoro Corp. has paid $1,014,000 in penalties for violations of California’s reformulated gasoline regulations. Tesoro supplied gasoline in violation of state regulations from two Tesoro refineries and one terminal for a period of 52 violation days.

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California Air Resources Board approves 2014 Honda Plug-in Hybrid Accord as first LEV3/SULEV20 vehicle on sale

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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. In 1995, the 1996 Civic was the first certified Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) gasoline vehicle. Earlier post.).

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Delaware adopting California’s ZEV regulations

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Managed by the Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control ( DNREC ), the ZEV program is designed to accelerate the commercialization of battery-electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel cell electric vehicles. The regulations mandate that a certain percentage of the vehicles delivered for sale in a state are ZEV vehicles.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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The California Air Resources Board approved a measure that will require most newly manufactured small off-road engines (SORE) such as those found in leaf blowers, lawn mowers and other equipment be zero emission starting in 2024. Older models on store shelves can also be purchased even if they are gasoline-powered.

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EPA trends report sees record levels of average new vehicle fuel economy and CO2 emissions for MY 2012; role of new gasoline vehicle technologies

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EPA projects advanced transmissions (6+ speeds and CVTs), gasoline direct injection (GDI) systems, and turbocharged engines will be installed on at least 15% of all MY 2013 vehicles. The majority of the emissions and fuel savings from current vehicles, EPA noted, is due to new gasoline vehicle technologies. Click to enlarge.

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Plug’n Drive launches online tool to help Canadian drivers find their electric vehicle match

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The “Find Your EV Match” tool is an extension of Plug’n Drive’s existing resources. Total cost of ownership calculator based on postal code that factors in regional gasoline and electricity prices. A database of electric vehicle (EV) incentives offered in Canada.

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INFRA and Greenway to partner on GTL plants

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There are worldwide initiatives underway to reduce the amount of flared and vented gases which waste valuable natural resources and contribute to CO 2 emissions. The company’s plant will convert natural gas to SynCrude, with components of diesel, gasoline, and jet fuel.

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