Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Air pollution poses a serious threat to our nation’s health. Studies show that air pollution from transportation causes asthma attacks and contributes to premature death and lung cancer among many other health concerns. However, when using electricity delivered to downtown Chicago (Lincoln Park), this jumps to 180 g/mile.

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MAY 20, 2010

The changes made to the statewide Voucher Incentive Program, also known as the VIP, will make funding available to a larger variety of trucks that will help owners comply early with the statewide truck and bus regulation passed in 2008. VIP is part of the state’s overall plan to cut toxic diesel emissions 85 percent by 2020.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Springtime ozone distributions for 1984, 1995–2008 in the mid-troposphere (3.0–8.0 These increases in ozone could make it more difficult for the United States to meet Clean Air Act standards for ozone pollution at ground level, according to a new international study. km), and air mass source regions. Credit: Nature, Cooper et al.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 2, 2012

Bromine then reacts with a gaseous form of mercury, turning it into a pollutant that falls to Earth’s surface. Despite ozone’s beneficial role blocking harmful radiation in the stratosphere, ground-level ozone is a harmful pollutant. Bromine also can remove ozone from the lowest layer of the atmosphere, the troposphere.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 2, 2010

About a third of the airborne lead particles collected at two sites in the San Francisco Bay Area came from Asia, a finding that underscores the far-flung impacts of air pollution and heralds a new way to learn more about its journey across vast distances. One site was on Mt. Tamalpais, in Marin County. Samples were taken to beamline 10.3.1

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Creative Greenius

NOVEMBER 25, 2009

So let’s take a look, straight from our friends at the California Air Resources Board* , at the Top Emitters of Greenhouse Gases in California, for 2008. I’ve specially highlighted the three out of ten that are within just 10 miles of my home. BP Refinery, Carson: 4,504,286 metric tons (9 miles from my house).

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Different emission standards are established for intermediate full useful life (50,000-miles) and full useful life (120,000-miles) durability. Based on model year 2008 NMOG certification data for vehicles sold in California, 22% of new vehicles are certified as LEV, 55% as ULEV, and 22% as SULEV. miles) NMOG. (g/mi).

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Based on a novel surrogate method, DPM concentrations declined 68% during the period, even though the state’s population increased 31%; diesel vehicle-miles-traveled increased 81%; and the gross state product (GSP) increased 74%. However, in the study DPM is not measured directly. Credit: ACS, Propper et al. Click to enlarge. Estimating DPM.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 16, 2015

Transportation emissions increased as a result of a small increase in vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and fuel use across on-road transportation modes. By sector, power plants were the largest source of emissions, accounting for 31% of total US greenhouse gas pollution. Industry and manufacturing were the third largest source, at 21%.

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APRIL 13, 2011

imported in 2008 for transportation fuels, and it could be grown on land roughly the size of South Carolina. gallons of water per mile driven on algal biofuel. gallons of water per mile driven. gallons of water per mile. Algae also digest nitrogen and phosphorous, which are common water pollutants.

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MAY 4, 2009

The ARB estimates that as of October of 2008 there were approximately 493,000 motorcycles that would be subject to the requirements of this bill. ARB estimates that motorcycles produce up to 15 times the emissions per mile as the average new car or light-duty truck. g/km HC+NO x beginning in 2008 for major manufacturers.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 15, 2010

The Vision trucks are powered by a combination of a hydrogen fuel cell and lithium-ion batteries and have a potential range of up to 400 miles with the extended hydrogen storage option (33 kg of gaseous hydrogen, vs. the standard 16.5 The CE-CERT laboratories will also guide these evaluations.

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Green Car Congress

MAY 29, 2010

In 2008, EnerFuel developed a prototype to demonstrate the advantages of a fuel cell EV range extender. In essence the fuel cell can act as a high efficiency, zero pollution portable-charger for the vehicle. To travel 100 miles throughout the day, the vehicle would require a 20 kWh battery pack. Earlier post.)

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FEBRUARY 25, 2009

Designed specifically for short-haul or drayage operations, this heavy-duty truck can pull a 60,000-pound cargo container at a top speed of 40 mph, and has a range between 30 to 60 miles per battery charge. kWh per mile driven unloaded; and 4.4 kWh per mile driven with full load. The E30 consumes 1.2

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 10, 2013

During 2008, the CAISIO spent a total of $113 million to acquire ancillary services, the “fast-response” products that the system operator uses to respond to sudden changes in the output of variable generation. This will reduce the indirect cost of solar power to California ratepayers. MW of fuel cells in operation.

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JUNE 2, 2011

Engineers focused on improving thermal efficiency and reducing friction of the engine’s internal moving parts, especially during warm-up—the time when an engine emits higher levels of CO 2 and other pollutants. Consumers are telling us they want to buy affordable vehicles that get many more miles per gallon. —Derrick Kuzak.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Average annual capital needs and gap estimates, all levels of government, 2008-35 (in 2008 dollars). From 1980 to 2006, the total number of miles traveled (VMT) by automobiles increased 97%; truck VMT increased 106%. Over the same period, the total number of highway lane miles grew a scant 4.4%. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 7, 2010

While properly engineered conversion systems can reduce or at least not increase emissions, poorly designed systems can lead to much more pollution. MY 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 and < useful life mileage. 1 This example is for Light-duty Tier 2 vehicles which have a useful life of 10 years or 120,000 miles.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Metal Crafters also built the CNG Camry Hybrid concept in 2008. Range for the CNG hybrid is projected to be 250+ miles. Ultrafabrics uses a polyurethane manufacturing process that captures and recycles over 99 percent of solvents used in production, leading to almost zero pollutants. The CNG Camry Hybrid retains the 2.4-liter,

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Green Car Congress

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. million zero emission vehicles on its roads by 2025.

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MAY 13, 2010

According to the recently finalized Inventory of US Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2008 , net US GHG emissions in 2008 were down 2.7% Now mindful of the Deepwater Horizon accident in the Gulf, the bill allows coastal states to opt-out of drilling up to 75 miles from their shores. compared to 2005 levels.).

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NOVEMBER 28, 2011

According to the groups, SANDAG used a deficient process to develop a plan that will over-invests in freeways at the expense of public transit, increased pollution and exacerbated global climate change. measures designed to reduce vehicle miles. Earlier post.) Management, or TSM) through measures. that maximize the efficiency of the.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Under the proposed standards, the average GHG emission performance of the 2016 Canadian fleet of new cars and light trucks would match the average level of 155 g CO 2 /km (250 gCO 2 /mile) that has been projected for the US. Bob Oliver, Executive Director of Canadian environmental NGO Pollution Probe. Earlier post.)

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The regulation harmonizes with international standards (the amendments to Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL) and will lead to significant air quality improvements throughout the country. million tons and particulate matter (PM) emissions by about 143,000 tons. Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 18, 2009

Data gathering for the Beijing study was completed in 2008. Consequently, vehicle emissions have become an increasingly conspicuous contributor to air pollution in Chinese urban areas. million miles) per day. Discussion Paper 2008-08, Cambridge, Mass.: million to 57 million (not including motorcycles).

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Plugs and Cars

NOVEMBER 8, 2007

Batteries could always use a nudge, but the 100+ mile battery has existed for over a decade. That which they don't kill (EVs in 2003) they hope to delay (FCVs in 2008). They say the point is ZEV miles on the road. CARB could nudge that process along as the ZEV program is revised early in 2008. Proven, ready to market.

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Creative Greenius

AUGUST 31, 2009

Since 1993 my wife and I have lived in Torrance California, just a half mile from the beautiful beach and the Pacific Ocean. What we’re not breathing is clean air, because the smoke from the La Canada-Flintridge fire, about 38 miles from here, is still making air quality hazardous and people in the L.A.

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Plug In Partners

MAY 20, 2008

by ’10 By BILL VLASIC Published: May 13, 2008 DETROIT — The Nissan Motor Company plans to sell an electric car in the United States and Japan by 2010, raising the stakes in the race to develop environmentally friendly vehicles. Here is the story from the New York Times : Nissan Plans Electric Car in U.S. Toyota ( TM ). Honda ( HMC ).

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Spirit of DC - PHEV3A

APRIL 2, 2009

The team members of the Science Olympiad, 2008 Regional and TN State Champions, Bearden Middle School, will be there to show off the “Spirit”. Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle All Around America (PHEV3A) tour with "EV Jerry" Asher began on Earth Day 2008, in front of our Nation’s Capitol. Alternatives to gas guzzling are here, now.

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Revenge of the Electric Car

APRIL 6, 2010

Plug-in hybrids run on an electrical charge for about 40 miles before switching to gas power. All-electric cars, like the upcoming Nissan Leaf, have a range of about 100 miles and are powered by electric motors instead of the gas-powered internal combustion engine found in most current cars. If by 2015, 2.5 That represents only 1.43

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

Air pollution, even at levels generally considered safe by federal regulations, increases the risk of stroke by 34%, according to a new study by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Any proposed changes in regulated pollution levels must consider the impact of lower levels on public health. —Murray A.

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Creative Greenius

FEBRUARY 2, 2009

The South Bay region I live and work in covers an area of 161 square miles and encompasses 15 cities plus portions of the City of Los Angeles and unincorporated portions of the County of Los Angeles. They’re kind of funny that way. But, it’s not Heidi Aten’s job to be the that leader.

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MAY 17, 2012

In June 2008, EPA outlined testing needed for the agency to approve a waiver, and EPA requirements were consistent with test plans developed by the auto and oil industries. EPA’s decision was based largely on a DOE study of the effects of E15 on durability of catalytic converters, the primary pollution control system in a vehicle.

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Plugs and Cars

OCTOBER 27, 2007

Cold starts mean more pollution. The catalytic converter that keeps the ICE from being a gross polluter in conventional cars and hybrids however, isn't kept warm by the continual embrace of an ever-churning engine in a hybrid with all-electric range. To take one example, batteries. I am thrilled that Toyota is working on a plug-in.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 29, 2009

Five possible areas of improvements include: reducing miles driven; increasing the number of people per trip; reducing the number of trips; improving the vehicle efficiency; and improving the efficiency of the fuel supply. LFEE 2008-05 RP, July 2008. Urban planning as part of the solution. Still, Prof. Bandivadekar, A.,

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

as compared to 1990 emissions, to be achieved between 2008 and 2012. April, 2008 : In an article entitled Dangerous Assumptions ( earlier post ), Roger Pielke, Jr., July, 2008 : The Australian government published the Garnaut Report, a comprehensive study of the effects of climate change on the country’s economy ( earlier post ).

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DECEMBER 23, 2020

The largest one-year emissions drop California has ever achieved was at the height of the Great Recession in 2009, when climate pollution fell 6.1%. lower than 2008 and 2003, respectively. Notably, emissions of buses decreased from 2017 to 2018 despite a slight uptick in the vehicle revenue miles of buses (+0.5%). lower and 8.3%

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