Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 7, 2021

In 2019, CARB testing revealed several small off-road engine (SORE) products did not meet CARB evaporative emission standards. Honda failed these tests demonstrating evaporative emissions of gasoline above the legal limit. (Honda) of Torrance, California for $6.9 million for violations of CARB’s air quality regulations.

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Honda Engine San Diego Motor 150

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2011

In 2009, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS).

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California Carbon Standards Fuel 236

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) filed a legal challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. It imposes substantial burdens on interstate commerce that are excessive in relation to the claimed local benefits.

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California Oil-Sands Oil 2005 199

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 25, 2009

Two ethanol trade groups—the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy—have filed a complaint in Federal District Court in Fresno, California, challenging the constitutionality of the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS). The OAL ensures that agency regulations are clear, necessary, legally valid, and available to the public.

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Carbon California Standards Fuel 225