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Oregon DEQ seeking public comments on implementing Low Carbon Fuel Standard before sunset in 2015

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Further, the rules would allow providers of clean fuels to generate and sell clean fuel credits for the fuels they provide in Oregon; modify the definition of fuel importer to be the owner of the fuel when it crosses into Oregon; and establish fuel supply and fuel price deferrals to contain the Clean Fuels Program’s costs.

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ICCT study examines current & projected use of heavy fuel oil in Arctic shipping; growth in BC emissions points to need for policies

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. Click to enlarge.

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California ARB approves 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan; requires doubling the rate of GHG cuts

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As the largest sectoral contributor to GHG emissions (39% in 2015), transportion is a major focus of the plan. Accelerate deployment of alternative fueling infrastructure. Executive Order B-30-15 and SB 32 extended the goals of AB 32 and set a 2030 goal of reducing emissions 40% from 2020 levels.

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Study suggests policymakers need to move beyond alt fuels hype to decarbonize transport successfully

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In the study, published in the journal Nature Energy , Noel Melton, Jonn Axsen and Daniel Sperling conduct a media analysis to show how society’s attention has skipped among alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) technology between 1980 and 2013, including methanol, natural gas, plug-in electric, hybrid electric, hydrogen and biofuels.

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Germany Launches H2 Mobility Initiative to Expand Infrastructure for Refueling Hydrogen Vehicles

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The H2 Mobility launch comes one day after leading automakers signed a Letter of Understanding regarding the commercialization and series production of fuel cell electric vehicles from 2015 onward. Today we can see that Germany is setting the pace when it comes to hydrogen and fuel cell technology. Earlier post.).

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California’s Advanced Clean Cars program: transforming the light-duty fleet to zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles with an eye on 2050

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Amend Intermediate and Large Volume Manufacturer (LVM) size definitions to bring all but the smallest manufacturers under the full ZEV requirements by model year 2018; and change the percentage of ownership for combining manufacturers. Clean Fuels Outlet (CFO) Regulation.

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Road Test: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Limited AWD

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inch high-definition color touchscreen with navigation, and a multi-view front and rear camera system. Flash Drive: 2015 GMC Canyon. In addition, we aim to offer reviews and news on advanced technology and the alternative fuel vehicle market. Sport mode! The Santa Cruz Limited comes with a 10.25-inch

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