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Hyundai NEXO FCEV and Kona electric CUV win spots in 2019 WardsAuto 10 Best Engines

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This new development plan also represents the next step for Hyundai Motor Group toward realizing a cleaner environment via advanced eco-friendly vehicles. This year, 34 entries were competing for the recognition and were chosen from 2018 and 2019 model year vehicles. liter), 2010 (4.6-liter) liter) in 2018.

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California Air Resources Board readopts Low Carbon Fuel Standard, adopts regulation on alternative diesel fuels

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The regulation puts in place a three-step process beginning in 2016 to create a path to bring cleaner diesel substitutes into the market. 3 ] In 2015 the LCFS was readopted and the CI modeling updated. 3 ] In 2015 the LCFS was readopted and the CI modeling updated. 6 ] In 2015 the LCFS was readopted and the CI modeling updated.

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Santa Monica signs 5-year deal with Clean Energy for renewable LNG for bus fleet; deploying CWI Near-Zero NOx engine

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The 5-year deal, worth an estimated $3 million per year, will enable BBB to continue using Clean Energy’s Redeem brand of renewable natural gas (RNG), rated up to 90% cleaner than diesel. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. version that is also EPA and ARB certified for the heavy-duty trucking industry in 2018.

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

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Mandatory regional criteria pollutant reduction targets will be established in the 2016 State Implementation Plans (SIPs) with expected reductions on the order of 90% below 2010 levels in the South Coast and similar reductions in the San Joaquin Valley by the year 2032. In 2014, ARB will propose enhancements to strengthen the LCFS.

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BMW defends diesel while pushing electrification

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The company’s electrified range currently comprises nine electrified vehicles and will be further complemented in 2018 by the all-new BMW i8 Roadster. In addition, when it comes to particulate, hydrocarbon and carbon monoxide emissions emissions, diesels are just as clean or even cleaner than gasoline engines.

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California Air Resources Board unanimously adopts Advanced Clean Cars Package

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2015 to 0.030 for all vehicle categories by 2030. The greenhouse gas standard approved today builds on California’s first-in-the-nation standard that was later incorporated in 2010 by the federal government as part of a national program. The goal is to accelerate a transition already in process and to make sure it succeeds.

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

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percent per year over the next four years so that in 2018 there is a ten percent reduction from the baseline. To ensure the program is founded on sound emissions data, mandatory emissions monitoring will commence in January 2010. In 2015–nearly 90% of emissions. The program then reduces the cap by 2.5 Overview of WCI.

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