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APRIL 12, 2009

billion) to European-based car makers to help design and build cleaner cars with lower CO 2 emissions. In May 2008, Jaguar Land Rover received funding from the UK government in support of the development of a number of clean vehicle projects through partnerships with suppliers, government agencies, and universities.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

This project, with assets housed at the 647 th Logistics Readiness Squadron and with the Hawaii Air National Guard, is part of a cooperative agreement between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies (HCATT).

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MARCH 26, 2016

Clean diesel grants aimed at cleaning up old diesel engines have greatly improved public health by cutting harmful pollution that causes premature deaths, asthma attacks, and missed school and workdays, according to a new report by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

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MARCH 20, 2018

Clean energy, including hydrogen, is a key focus of the Group. Air Products has participated in several of China’s demonstration projects, such as powering the official shuttle buses for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, 2010 Asian Games and 2011 Shenzhen Universiade.

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We introduced the FCX Clarity sedan in 2008. The hydrogen cycle has three phases: create, store/transport, and consume. The fuel cell technology reduces CO2 emissions achieving clean energy. Honda has already launched the Honda Clarity, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle, in U.S., Japan, and Europe markets.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. GHG regulations. Canada Emissions Fuel Efficiency Policy Regulations'

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The program will cover the major sources of GHG emissions in the State, including refineries and power plants, industrial facilities, and transportation fuels. Transportation fuels. For transportation fuel combustion emissions, the covered entity is the supplier of the fuel. Cost Containment Mechanisms.

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2015 Transportation Fuel Emissions 210

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DECEMBER 30, 2010

Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles has set the statewide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions limit for 2020 required by the Global Warming Solutions Act of 2008 at 25% below 1990 levels, the maximum authorized by the Act, saying that measures already in place will get Massachusetts much of the way toward that goal.

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

If adopted by states, it would apply to the transportation sector, and potentially to fuels used for heating buildings. The Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Biofuels Act, signed in July 2008, also required Massachusetts to seek an agreement with its fellow RGGI member states to implement a LCFS on a regional basis.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation. Background.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 16, 2009

Perspective by Deron Lovaas, Federal Transportation Policy Director, Natural Resources Defense Council. One of the current focuses of Congress is the clean energy and climate bill. 3 ] So a strong clean energy and climate bill will unleash investment in clean energy sources and help cut our dependence on oil. Source: EIA.

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JULY 16, 2010

The loan was granted under the European Clean Transport Facility (ECTF) financing program, one of the EIB’s measures for stimulating the European economy. Since December 2008, the EIB has granted €8.6 billion in loans to carmakers and automotive equipment manufacturers.

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MAY 12, 2016

WHO was able to compare a total of 795 cities in 67 countries for levels of small and fine particulate matter (PM 10 and PM 2.5 ) during the five-year period, 2008-2013. Key trends from 2008-2013: Global urban air pollution levels increased by 8%, despite improvements in some regions. PM 10 and PM 2.5

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AUGUST 22, 2017

However, although the state has made considerable progress decoupling economic growth from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, the rate of emissions decline appears to be slowing, due in part to a spike in transportation emissions attributed to an increase from light-duty vehicles. Transportation. decrease in public transportation trips.

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California Light Emissions Climate 150

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AUGUST 20, 2009

The Clean Energy Biofuels Act. Governor Patrick signed the Clean Energy Biofuels Act on 28 July 2008. The Biofuels Mandate, as enabled in the Clean Energy Biofuels Act of 2008, will begin 1 July 2010. Massachusetts Clean Energy Biofuels Act. Massachusetts Advanced Biofuels Task Force report (2008).

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OCTOBER 24, 2011

Saying that “ investment-grade climate change and clean energy policy is required to shift private sector investment from high-carbon to low-carbon assets ”, a group of 285 investors has urged governments and international policy makers to take new and meaningful steps in the fight against climate change.

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JULY 25, 2009

The EIB is providing this funding under its European Clean Transport Facility (ECTF), which is part of its wider response to the crisis and focuses on car emissions reduction and the development of new-generation vehicle technologies. In 2008 the EIB signed loans totaling €57.6 billion) in loans for cleaner vehicles, thereof €3.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 21, 2009

Available technology such as diesel particulate filters for vehicles and cleaner- burning biomass and solar cookstoves can significantly reduce black carbon emissions. Improving the efficiency of industrial and transportation combustion processes can reduce these gases. Besides a danger to breathe, ozone lowers crop yields.

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MAY 25, 2010

The study examined the fuel-cycle CO 2 , SO 2 , and NO x emissions of EVs in China in both current (2008) and future (2030) periods and compared them with those of conventional gasoline vehicles and gasoline hybrids. Generation mix of the six interprovincial power grids in 2008. and NO x emissions. Credit: ACS, Huo et al.

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NOVEMBER 29, 2016

More than three-quarters of HFC emissions in California come from the use of refrigerants in the commercial, industrial, residential, and transportation sectors. Finally, the State should provide incentives to accelerate market transitions to cleaner technologies that foster significant system-wide solutions to cut emissions of SLCPs.

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Pollution California Emissions Climate 150

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Cleaner transportation options for consumers. Sustainable transportation planning. Cap-and-trade.

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Washington Cleaner Emissions Energy 220

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

The report emphasizes how a steady rise in commercial emissions, a surprise uptick in power sector emissions, and—for the first time in three years—a dip in transportation pollution, illustrate some of the challenges and opportunities facing policymakers. lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. in 2017 to 40.9% lower and 8.3%

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

The report found that strict new emissions laws are having a strong effect on the availability of cleaner cars, but wealth, motoring taxes, fuel prices and consumer attitudes, which vary wildly from country to country across Europe, have much more of an effect on how clean a car is chosen.&#. League table results: Ranking 2008.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The other goal, of course, is the system’s ultimate purpose: to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by channeling funds into cleaner technologies. Other major players include the accounting firm Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, the transportation-safety firm Lloyd’s Register, and TUV SUD, a German industrial-testing company.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2008

The fact that they have assembled key industry leaders along with some of the best minds in the EV movement to study how to actually implement a grid charged transportation system means we’ll make some sorely needed progress in setting infrastructure standards and building it out.

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JUNE 30, 2015

Four additional cities—Amsterdam, Lima, Catalonia (Barcelona) and Rome— signed up to the Global Clean Bus Declaration at the 1 st global Clean Bus Summit in London. The Clean Bus Declaration is an open document and C40 welcomes additional signatory cities. Earlier post.)

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Green Cars News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

That was the damning verdict of Andrew Davis, director of the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) as he deemed the extension to be “environmentally short-sighted” (see article ). According to a study by Clean Green Cars, vehicles traded under the scheme are almost never cars that would normally be traded in against a new car.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

JANUARY 28, 2009

They use cheap, clean, and domestic electricity for short trips and daily commutes, displacing or eliminating oil consumption and CO2 pollution. Electric vehicles (EV) or (BEV) are a clean, quiet alternative to conventional automobiles, which are powered by petroleum derivatives that, when burned, emit noxious gases into the environment.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. by: Jonathan Read, President and CEO, ECOtality June 24, 2008 ECOtality CEO Jonathan Read. Aside from the support of large automakers, common sense dictates that electric transportation will prevail.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. The World's First Clean Motocross Race On Electric. Solar, Wind and Biofuels Grew 53 Percent in 2008 Green Education = Environmental Religion?

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SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In August 2018, EPA and US Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to adjust the Congressionally-mandated Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) and Light-Duty Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The George W.

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APRIL 10, 2010

They are looking at cutting the nation’s greenhouse gas output by targeting, in separate ways, three major sources of emissions: electric utilities, transportation and industry. transportation sector; and industrial facilities would be exempted from a cap on emissions for several years before they are phased in. Overview of RGGI.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

However, climate economists predict that if investment in clean energy technology is dramatically increased, for every dollar spent, the world will avoid eleven dollars of climate damage. It would help MDB member countries diversify from fossil fuels for transportation fuel and benefit from underused indigenous sources of energy.

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