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Former Commerce and Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta urges technology neutral policies in reaching proposed CAFE standards

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In a white paper released at a National Press Club briefing, Secretary Mineta detailed his support for such policies—i.e., those which do not favor one technology over another through consumer incentives, federal subsidies, testing standards or technology-specific credits. They determined that only 3.9

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

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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. Later in 2010, staff will propose formal regulatory changes to the ZEV program.

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GM Proposes Electric Car Plug Standard - GoodCleanTech

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These Yankee assholes have examined their own inadequate technologies, decided they are the best, and prescribed an asinine standard to fit them! Add our RSS Feed to your favorite feed reader. What an arrogant lark! The 2009 ExtremeTech Case Mod Contest, sponosred by Newegg, is now accepting submissions. Enter Yours Today!

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New MECA report calls for implementation of particle number (PN) limits by North American regulators

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North American environmental regulators should consider taking action on particle number (PN) limits as a complement to their already world-best PM mass standards, according to a new report released by the Manufacturers of Emission Controls Association (MECA). —“Ultrafine Particulate Matter White Paper”. Click to enlarge.

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European Commission outlines comprehensive Transport 2050 plan to increase mobility while cutting transport CO2 emissions 60%; phasing out conventionally-fueled (non-hybrid) cars in cities by 2050

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Achieving this will require a transformation in Europe’s current transport system, the white paper notes. However, the paper notes, it will have to be complemented by the development of appropriate fuelling/charging infrastructure for new vehicles. —Transport 2050.