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California expected to move forward with diesel trucks ban

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The EPA is expected to grant California a waiver to ban diesel trucks and a series of other regulations. According to a report from the Washington Post , the EPA will likely grant California a waiver to implement the regulations in the coming weeks. It is unlikely that these new regulations will go without challenge.

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Velocys wins UK patent case against CompactGTL on smaller scale GTL technology

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A judgement hearing has been set for 2 October to deal with issues arising out of this decision, including relief from infringement, damages to Velocys, and reimbursement of Velocys'' legal costs. The $70-million grant is being awarded under phase 2 of the US Defense Production Act Title III Advanced Drop-in Biofuels project.

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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson. California is preserving its right to establish more stringent standards in the future.

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Nissan offers support to DOE grant

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The US Department of Energy’s announcement of a grant for the largest deployment of electric vehicles and charging infrastructure every undertaken has been welcomed with open arms by keen electric car supporter, Nissan. “This is a major step in promoting zero-emission mobility in the United States,&# he said.

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More states follow California’s clean car standards

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The US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to grant California’s request to carry out its own clean car standards not only clears the way for the Schwarzenegger-led state to cut its own greenhouse gas emissions, but it is likely to effect at least 13 additional states too.

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DOE Award Supports Largest Single Deployment of EVs and Infrastructure Yet; Up to 5,000 Nissan LEAF EVs in 5 Regions

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Lead grant applicant Electric Transportation Engineering Corporation (eTec), a subsidiary of ECOtality, received a $99.8 million, for installation of approximately 2,500 charging stations in each of five markets: Tennessee, Oregon, San Diego, Seattle and the Phoenix/Tucson region. Nissan introduced the LEAF on 2 August.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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states (Arizona, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Washington) and four Canadian provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec). nationals and legal residents. Sources: Large electric generators. Coverage: 28% of CO 2 emissions. Western Climate Initiative (WCI). WCI covers seven U.S. Another six U.S.

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