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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., The white paper outlines six reasons justifying technology neutral policies: Performance-based regulations in the automotive sector historically have been successful.

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ARB Staff Posts Expert Review Reports of the ZEV Technical Analysis

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ARB staff then 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. If so, this tracks fairly well with the most aggressive DOE and NRC (2008) cases for FCV commercialization, assuming strong policy support.

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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. Return to the Board by the end of 2009.

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California could revamp zero emission vehicle regulation

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It is the latest in a series of events that began in March 2008 when the Air Resources Board adopted resolution 08-24 directing staff to review the low emission vehicle programmes, strengthen the zero emission vehicle programme for model years 2015 and beyond, and focus on zero emission vehicles and advanced technology.