2009, 2018 and Climate Change

California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

As part of California’s AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. Using this more flexible interpretation that includes both true ZEVs and combustion PHEVs, total PEV sales since 2009 account for 13.4%

California

California Sale Climate Change PHEV

Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

In 2009, EMRE launched what it calls a “significant” new program to research and develop advanced biofuels from photosynthetic algae that are compatible with today’s gasoline and diesel fuels. Viridos Inc., —Vijay Swarup, vice president of Research and Development at ExxonMobil.

Commercial

Commercial Oil Climate Change 2005

IHS Markit: oil sands greenhouse gas intensity declined 20% over past decade

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 6, 2020

New research by the IHS Markit Canadian Oil Sands Dialogue shows that the combined greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of Canadian oil sands projects has declined 20% from 2009 levels. IHS Markit estimates that oil sands are about two-thirds to the cap, about 66 megatons, in 2018 (most recent year data is available).

Oil-Sands

Oil-Sands Oil Gas 2009

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Green Car Congress

JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

Obama

Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 26, 2018

The Fiscal Year 2018-19 Funding Plan for Clean Transportation Incentives , largely funded with cap-and-trade proceeds, is part of California’s comprehensive strategy for improving air quality and reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector, the state’s largest source of air pollution and climate-changing gases.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Transportation Climate Change

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

times higher to meet the 2030 goal, according to the report, which mainy analyzes Q4 2018 results. As part of the AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. True ZEV sales would have to be 5.0 times higher.

California

California Sale PHEV 2018

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Green Car Congress

MAY 14, 2018

—Dabo Guan, professor in climate change economics at UEA’s School of International Development and co-author on both studies. Relatively little attention has been paid to the rapid rise of South-South trade since the 2008-2009 global financial crisis. —Prof Guan. Coffman, D.’. M., & Guan, D.

Global

Global Emissions CO2 2004

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

As part of the AB 32 climate change program, Executive Order B-48-18 administratively created a goal of 5 million zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) on California roads by 2030. Using this more flexible interpretation that includes both true ZEVs and combustion PHEVs, total PEV sales since 2009 account for 15.3% of the 2030 goal.

California

California Sale PHEV 2019

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 20, 2014

The current ZEV requirements for MY 2018 and following focus the program on ZEVs (battery-electric and fuel cell vehicles) and transitional ZEVs (TZEV)—typically plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). by about 1.9%. For MY 2026 and following, the reduced compliance obligation goes away.). LVMs, IVMs, SVMs.

2018

2018 California 2012 Plug-in

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

The Alliance is not arguing for a rollback of standards; instead, it is arguing for a resumption of the original Midterm Evaluation timetable (to which NHTSA appears to be adhering), that would result in findings by April 2018. Earlier post.). Background.

EPA

EPA Light Auto Aston Martin

Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

Cars That Think

AUGUST 5, 2023

Although neither ice sheet is expected to melt completely anytime soon, their incredible scale makes even small changes consequential for the future of our planet. And the data that Peregrine will gather will help scientists to understand how these critical areas will respond to climate change. At the time, two U.S.

Climate Change

Climate Change Climate Water Carbon Fiber

UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget for 2023-2027; emissions to be cut by 50% from 1990 levels; indicative target of 60% reduction by 2030; >1% of GDP

Green Car Congress

MAY 17, 2011

The proposal, set out by Energy and Climate Change Secretary Chris Huhne, is in line with advice from the independent Committee on Climate Change and sets a fourth carbon budget of 1950 MtCO 2 e for the period; this level would represent a 50% reduction from 1990 levels. 2018 – 2022. Click to enlarge.

Carbon

Carbon Climate Change Emissions Climate

This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

Cars That Think

AUGUST 24, 2023

His team entered its “Project Spread the Light: Provide Electricity in a Small Settlement” in the 2009 IEEE Presidents’ Change the World Project Competition, which was for students who had developed solutions to real-world problems. Having these [stations] in place will help fight climate change.”

Nigeria

Nigeria Africa Solar Grid

California ARB Adopts Regulation Implementing 33% Renewable Electricity Standard by 2020

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Work on the standard began immediately following the Governor’s Renewable Electricity Standard Executive Order, signed on 15 September 2009.

Renewable

Renewable 2020 Standards California

This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

Cars That Think

JULY 14, 2022

“Our planet’s oceans are full of information that can help us protect at-risk marine life, allow ships to select more fuel-efficient routes, crack down on illegal fishing, better understand the impacts of climate change, and more,” Angus says. Canada, in 2018. The IEEE member also belongs to the IEEE Oceanic Engineering Society.

Building

Building Costa Rica Mariner Canada

EPA re-opens Mid-Term Evaluation Process for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards 2022-2025

Green Car Congress

MARCH 15, 2017

This process was established as a part of the 2012 final greenhouse gas emissions standards for model years 2017-2025, requiring EPA to determine no later than 1 April 2018 whether the greenhouse gas standards for model years 2022-2025 established are appropriate. Background.

EPA

EPA Standards Light Gas

Cash for Volts?

Revenge of the Electric Car

NOVEMBER 19, 2009

to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018. November 16, 2009: 06:01 PM ET. to offer tax credits for buying all-electric plug-in vehicles as part of a $128 billion program to get seven million such cars on the road by 2018.

Volt

Volt Tax Credit Cash For Clunkers Tax

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), adopted in 2009, requires the carbon intensity of transportation fuels to be reduced by at least 10 percent in 2020. Climate Change Connected vehicles Electric (Battery) Emissions Fuel Cells Fuel Efficiency Fuels Heavy-duty Hydrogen Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Land use Policy'

Transportation

Transportation Emissions California Ozone

EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

Green Car Congress

MAY 5, 2009

The agency will hold a public hearing on 9 June 2009 at the Dupont Hotel in Washington DC. It will also conduct a workshop on 10-11 June 2009 at the Dupont Hotel to present details of the lifecycle GHG analysis. Tags: Biomass Climate Change Emissions Fuels Policy. EPA is seeking comments on the proposal for 60 days.

EPA

EPA Renewable Standards Fuel

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

Green Car Congress

MAY 9, 2015

Mandate a fraction of bus purchases to be zero emission technology starting in 2018, and set a goal of complete transit fleet transition to zero emission technologies by 2040. ARB staff Staff is evaluating four potential broad elements to the Advanced Clean Transit regulation: Require Zero Emission Bus Purchases.

Clean

Clean Cleaning California Fleet

‘The Plane Is Fine’: An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies

Baua Electric

APRIL 2, 2024

But fear of flying hardly seems irrational, what with reports of aircraft malfunctions, overworked air traffic controllers and the sense that climate change is making turbulence worse. Flying is objectively low-risk, and 2023 was the safest year for jet travel ever, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Alaska

Alaska Charlotte Engine Houston

Enviva and MOL to develop sail-powered bulk carrier to cut GHG emissions in biomass supply chain; Wind Challenger hard sail

Green Car Congress

APRIL 5, 2021

This is not an easy challenge, especially when we aim to introduce new technologies such as the Wind Challenger, so it is extremely encouraging to have Enviva as our partner, whose core mission is to fight climate change, and with their passion and determination, have proved that they can make a difference.

Wind

Wind Emissions Power Powered

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

This year’s Index finds that 2018 greenhouse gas emissions—the latest year for which data are available—rose overall for the first time since 2012, driven in part by increases in the power and commercial sectors. MMTCO 2 e (+0.2%) in 2018 compared to 2017. from 2017 to 2018 due to a strong growth in real GDP.

California

California 2018 2019 2017

California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 8, 2011

Many of the technologies that reduce climate change emissions also significantly reduce the operating costs of passenger vehicles on a month-to-month basis for consumers. Regulations for MY 2018 and following. MY 2018 and subsequent model year amendments include: Increase Requirement for 2018 and Subsequent Model Years.

California

California Clean Cleaning Fleet

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

Green Car Congress

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.).

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy Standards California EPA

We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Cars That Think

AUGUST 20, 2022

Our 2020 study , published in Nature Climate Change , found that manufacturing a typical EV sold in the United States in 2018 emitted about 7 to 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide, compared with about 5 to 6 tonnes for a gasoline-fueled vehicle. You also must consider the electricity that charges the vehicle.

Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles Vehicles West Virginia Electric

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. As Senators Graham, Kerry and Lieberman try to resuscitate the climate change bill by introducing a revised bill in mid-to-late April, twenty-three U.S. Representatives Henry A. Waxman of California and Edward J.

Gas

Gas Climate Change Emissions Climate

EV Driven

California cumulative PEV sales at 13.4% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 7.6%

Viridos executes agreement with ExxonMobil to help scale algae biofuels toward commercial levels

IHS Markit: oil sands greenhouse gas intensity declined 20% over past decade

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

Report: California cumulative PEV sales at 10.5% of 2030 goal; true ZEVs at 5.6%

New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

Total BEV sales in California at 8.9% of 2030 goal

California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

Auto Alliance urges EPA to withdraw premature Final Determination on light-duty GHG regulations, resume Midterm Evaluation process with NHTSA

Studying Climate Change with an Ice Radar Drone

UK proposes Fourth Carbon Budget for 2023-2027; emissions to be cut by 50% from 1990 levels; indicative target of 60% reduction by 2030; >1% of GDP

This Nigerian Startup’s Minigrid Began as a School Project

California ARB Adopts Regulation Implementing 33% Renewable Electricity Standard by 2020

This Startup Builds USVs That Collect Data About Oceans

EPA re-opens Mid-Term Evaluation Process for light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas standards 2022-2025

Cash for Volts?

Calif. ARB releases GHG scoping plan update; more ZEVs, “LEV IV”, MD and HD regulations; ZEV for trucks; more LCFS

EPA Proposes New Regulations for Renewable Fuel Standard to Implement Requirements of EISA; GHG Reduction and Indirect Land Use Change Effects Included

California ARB posts discussion document for developing Advanced Clean Transit (ACT) regulation

‘The Plane Is Fine’: An Airline Course Looks to Overcome Fear in the Skies

Enviva and MOL to develop sail-powered bulk carrier to cut GHG emissions in biomass supply chain; Wind Challenger hard sail

Next 10 report finds California must increase GHG reductions to 4.9%/year through 2030 to meet target

California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

EPA Administrator broadly outlines Trump Administration thinking on fuel economy standards and California

We Need More Than Just Electric Vehicles

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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