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Study urges tougher target for California LCFS; up to 26% by 2030 under high performance scenario

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California can reduce carbon emissions by more than 70 million metric tons by 2030—akin to taking 15 million gasoline-powered cars off the road in one year—by adopting a higher target for its Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), according to an analysis released by the UK-based research firm Cerulogy.

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NHTSA, EPA propose first greenhouse gas and fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks and buses

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The agencies are each proposing complementary standards under their respective authorities covering model years 2014-2018, which together would form a comprehensive HD National Program. The standards would phase in with increasing stringency in each model year from 2014 to 2018. Vocational Trucks.

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EPA, DOT unveil the next generation of fuel economy labels

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Sample label for a plug-in gasoline hybrid-electric vehicle, which features fuel economy ratings for both electricity and gasoline. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the next-generation of fuel economy labels. Click to enlarge.

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This Volvo and Harris Poll Study investigates the state of EVs in America

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This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. This edition of Volvo Reports investigates the state of electric vehicles in America and the public’s changing perspective on them. Enthusiasm and Expectations Around Electric Vehicles Are Rising.

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California ARB to hold community meetings on coming LEV III combined tailpipe and GHG regulations

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The proposed amendments, known as LEV III, ask for more stringent tailpipe and greenhouse gas emission standards for new passenger vehicles sold between 2018 and 2025. 19 July 2011. Finally, ARB staff is proposing to update specifications for certification fuel for on-road gasoline vehicles. Earlier post.) ethanol.