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APRIL 14, 2017

In an effort to accelerate the movement to zero- or near-zero emission locomotives, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) has petitioned the US EPA take action to adopt more stringent emission standards for locomotives. Tier 4 locomotives are commercially available and are now being phased in.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2015

Widespread adoption of electric transportation, including electrification in the off-road sector, could lead to substantial reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and could modestly improve air quality, according to a new analysis released by the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) and the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

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JANUARY 21, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the proposed scoping plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. For the past decade, California has been reducing emissions through a series of actions, innovative solutions and advances in technology.

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OCTOBER 6, 2014

The second phase—the rules for which DEQ is currently seeking comments—require the same parties to meet the low carbon fuel standards by supplying cleaner fuels in Oregon or purchasing credits from clean fuel providers. DEQ had only partially implemented the Clean Fuels Program passed by the Legislature in 2009.

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DECEMBER 2, 2016

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) released its initial draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030—the most ambitious target in North America. The draft plan analyzes continuing the Cap-and-Trade program, which is currently being used to reach the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2015

The California Department of Food and Agriculture has approved specifications for dimethyl ether (DME) used as fuel in compression ignition engines. The regulation was proposed on 25 July 2014; it was approved and filed with the Secretary of State, with an effective date of 1 January 2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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AUGUST 13, 2015

Propel Fuels has expanded its sales of Diesel HPR (High Performance Renewable) to locations across Southern California. Diesel HPR made its North American debut in March 2015 at 18 Propel stations across Northern California. Earlier post.) San Diego: Chula Vista and Kearny Mesa.

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

At its meeting in Sacramento yesterday, the California Air Resources Board (ARB) endorsed the state’s cap-and-trade regulation. By the end of the program in 2020 there will be a 15% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to today, reaching the same level of emissions as the state experienced in 1990, as required under AB 32.

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AUGUST 25, 2014

certification from the California Air Resources Board (ARB) for the compressed natural gas (CNG) Dedicated conversion system for the 2014 Ford 6.2L The dedicated version converts the vehicle to operate 100% on CNG, which allows users to take advantage of using CNG as a cleaner burning and more economical alternative fuel.

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MARCH 23, 2021

The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). ChargeForward is the first smart charging program to offer customers incentives for maximizing the integration of renewable energy while optimizing their EV charging.

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JUNE 26, 2015

The California Air Resources Board today approved a $373-million funding plan that covers all investments in advanced technologies for fiscal year 2015-16, from zero-emission heavy-duty trucks and buses to rebates for low- and zero-emission passenger vehicles. The remaining $5.5

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

In California, Big Blue Bus (BBB) will receive $870,000 from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee’s (MSRC) Near Zero Engine Incentive Program. The ISL G NZ can operate on compressed, liquid, or renewable natural gas (RNG). In June 2015, Big Blue Bus was awarded $5.9 ISL G Near-Zero (NZ) 0.02 NO x engines.

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MARCH 18, 2010

The California Air Resources Board announced $3.7 Rebates are available to individuals, business owners and government entities in California that purchase or lease new eligible zero-emission or plug-in hybrid electric light-duty vehicles now. million in rebates for plug-in hybrid and zero emissions vehicles as part of an overall $42.3

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has unanimously adopted the state’s third annual transportation energy Investment Plan to help change the types of vehicles Californians drive and the fuels they use. Projects leveraged with California’s investment of $36.5 million attracted nearly $105.3 million in ARRA funds and $113.3

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OCTOBER 24, 2012

Thomas Built Buses will further expand its alternative-powered product offerings with the addition of a compressed natural gas (CNG)-fueled Saf-T-Liner C2 school bus. liter natural gas engine, currently in development and expected to be available in 2015. The company plans to utilize the Cummins Westport ISB6.7 G, a mid-range 6.7

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OCTOBER 29, 2010

The California Air Resources Board released its proposed greenhouse gas cap-and-trade regulation. The release begins a public comment period culminating in a 16 December public hearing in Sacramento, California, at which the Board will consider adopting the proposed program. Sector-Based Offset Credits.

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OCTOBER 16, 2013

2015 Chevrolet CNG-Capable, Bi-Fuel Impala. General Motors will build a Chevrolet Impala sedan for retail and fleet customers that operates on either gasoline or compressed natural gas (CNG), GM Chairman and CEO Dan Akerson announced today. and it will be assured by fully and safely exploiting our shale gas reserves.

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OCTOBER 21, 2011

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday adopted the final greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions cap-and-trade regulation. Compliance obligations for greenhouse gas emissions begins 1 January 2013. Cap-and-trade is another important building block in California’s effort to create a clean and vibrant economy. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Propel launched Diesel HPR across Southern California in August 2015, and consumer adoption of the fuel has risen 300% compared to its former biodiesel product (B20). Diesel HPR provides cleaner and more efficient combustion for more power and a smoother ride at a cost similar to or lower than petroleum diesel. Earlier post.)

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APRIL 7, 2018

million in Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and California Proposition 1B Bond funds to replace fifty 40-foot New Flyer buses purchased between 2004 and 2006. In 2014, Big Blue Bus became the first transit agency in Southern California to purchase buses with near-zero compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. Earlier post.).

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

California inter-agency roadmap. Four California state agencies and the independent power grid operator have released a new plan and vision for California’s energy future in advance of the Air Resources Board consideration of a first-in-the-nation rule requiring that a third of California electricity come from renewable sources by 2020.

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

Of that $37 billion, health costs added up to $24 billion in 2015; the $24 billion represents the monetized sum of harmful emissions responsible for an estimated 220,000 work-loss days, more than 109,000 asthma exacerbations, hundreds of thousands of other respiratory impacts, and 2,580 premature deaths. billion by 2050. New York: $7.9

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

The California Air Resources Board directed its staff to take steps to provide further locomotive and rail yard emission reductions beyond those achieved by existing US Environmental Protection Agency and state regulations and agreements. California leads the nation with the most extensive efforts to reduce locomotive and rail yard emissions.

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OCTOBER 2, 2015

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) staff has published a discussion draft of a. The approach described is designed to meet simultaneously federal air quality standards; achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets; reduce petroleum consumption; and decrease health risk from transportation sources through 2030.

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JUNE 2, 2016

The City of Santa Monica, California has awarded Clean Energy a multi-year liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to fuel its Big Blue Bus (BBB) fleet of vehicles. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. BBB began using Redeem by Clean Energy in January 2015. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2012

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released the results of California’s first quarterly auction under the cap-and-trade program. Of 39,450,000 allowances for the Advance Auction (2015 Vintage), 5,576,000 were sold with a settlement price of $10 (same reserve price). —ARB Chairman Mary D. emissions). Use of revenues.

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OCTOBER 10, 2013

DME is non-toxic and non-carcinogenic and can be produced from natural gas (NG), coal, biomass, or even directly from carbon dioxide. There are over half a million vehicles currently using liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in Australia, all of which could be powered using DME. —Prof. —Prof. Suresh Bhargava RMIT.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2015

The California Energy Commission adopted its 2014 Integrated Energy Policy Report (IEPR) Update, which outlines, among many things, how the state is working to transform the transportation system to zero- and near-zero technologies and fuels to meet its climate and clean air goals. This is the first IEPR to focus primarily on transportation.

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DECEMBER 21, 2012

At the end of the contracts, more than 95% of MTS buses will run on cleaner compressed natural gas. It is also significant to the people of our state as more than half of this contract will be spent with Gillig, which manufactures buses in Hayward, California. This is significant for MTS in many ways.

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APRIL 22, 2016

Frank (email: afrank@efficientdrivetrains.com) Dr. Frank is Professor Emeritus, Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering at the University of California, Davis, where he established the Institute for Transportation Studies (ITS-Davis), and was director of the US Department of Energy’s National Center of Hybrid Excellence at UC Davis.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The California Air Resources Board released the draft proposed first update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan, which guides development and implementation of California’s greenhouse gas emission reduction programs. Since its launch in 2011, the regulation has generated a multitude of unique approaches for cleaner fuels.

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MAY 7, 2024

California-based HummingbirdEV, which was founded in 2015, is taking a different approach. A lot of stuff is minimalized in our case, and also cleaner in how we produce the vehicles. As an example of the type of end customer that would benefit from V2V tech, say today you run out of gas and you’re a AAA member.

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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. Data from the report illustrate that California now must reduce emissions by an average of 4.9%

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MAY 7, 2024

California-based HummingbirdEV, which was founded in 2015, is taking a different approach. A lot of stuff is minimalized in our case, and also cleaner in how we produce the vehicles. As an example of the type of end customer that would benefit from V2V tech, say today you run out of gas and you’re a AAA member.

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Baua Electric

MAY 7, 2024

California-based HummingbirdEV, which was founded in 2015, is taking a different approach. A lot of stuff is minimalized in our case, and also cleaner in how we produce the vehicles. As an example of the type of end customer that would benefit from V2V tech, say today you run out of gas and you’re a AAA member.

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MAY 9, 2013

The California Energy Commission unanimously adopted the 2013-2014 Investment Plan Update to support the development and use of green vehicles and alternative fuels. An estimated 68 stations are needed to support the anticipated rollout of these vehicles in 2015-2017. 12 million for natural gas vehicle incentives.

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JANUARY 27, 2012

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 new rules strengthen the greenhouse gas standard for 2017 models and beyond.

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