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California ARB releases proposed Innovative Clean Transit (ICT) regulation; 100% ZEB purchasing by 2029

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ZEB purchase requirements. A large transit agency would phase in ZEB purchasing starting in 2023 at 25% of annual new buses purchased. Purchase requirements otherwise effective in calendar year 2023 would be waived if California transit agencies collectively purchase 1,000 or more ZEBs by 31 December 2020.

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EPA: US GHG Up 1.4% in 2007 from 2006; Light-duty Vehicle Emissions Down 0.74%

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from 2006 and 22% above such emissions in 1990. That represents a slight (0.06%) increase from 2006 and is still down 0.17% from the peak in 2005 of 2,003.6 Fuel purchased in the US for international aircraft and marine travel accounted for an additional 108.8 in 2007, down 0.74% from 2006. Tg CO 2 Eq., Tg CO 2 Eq.,

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Canoo delivers first Oklahoma-built vehicles to the state

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According to the press release, the state purchased the Canoo LDVs at a total of $119,850, or $39,950 per vehicle. The LDVs also represent the first commercial vehicles produced in Oklahoma since a General Motors (GM) closed in 2006, as highlighted by state Governor J. Kevin Stitt upon the recent delivery.

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California ARB to hold workshop on future of Zero Emission Bus regulation

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There was a 15% ZBus purchase requirement affecting only large agencies (>200 buses). The Board also extended the date that demonstration buses were to be in operation to the end of February 2006. The EO has suspended the purchase requirement indefinitely since 2010.

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Volkswagen Group joins the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA)

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—explains the Volkswagen Group’s Board Member for Purchasing, Murat Aksel. As a globally recognized initiative, IRMA has pioneered the implementation of best practice social and environmental standards in the mining sector since 2006.

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California ARB holding Advanced Clean Transit Advisory Committee meeting in Jan; at work on regulatory proposal

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Adopted in 2000, the Fleet Rule for Transit Agencies required reductions in diesel particulate matter and oxides of nitrogen emissions from urban buses and transit fleet vehicles, and required zero emission bus purchases for transit agencies with 200 or more urban buses.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new ÂŁ110M scrappage scheme

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Vehicles must meet strict emission standards to drive in the ULEZ area: Euro 4 for gasoline cars and vans (widely available since 2006). Map of the current Low Emission Zone (LEZ) and ULEZ boundaries. Source: Transport for London. Euro 6 for diesel cars and vans (widely available since 2016). daily charge.

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