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California ARB releases concept paper for public review on reducing short-lived climate pollutants

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has released , for public review, a concept paper to initiate discussion on the development of a Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy. Short-lived climate pollutants (SLCPs) include methane, tropospheric ozone, black carbon, and fluorinated gases.

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Study finds propane school buses significantly decrease NOx emissions compared to diesel

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NO x emissions remain a significant challenge to air quality in the US, and are a predominant non-attainment concern for many areas, especially in California. These findings are significant due to the fact that NO x and ozone are major non-attainment concerns for many areas across the nation. —Ross Ryskamp, Ph.D.,

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California Air Resources Board Unveils $3.7M in Rebates for Plug-in Hybrid and Zero-Emission Vehicles

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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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BASF introduces EvapTrap automotive hydrocarbon trap for LEV III evaporative emissions compliance without backpressure increase

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) has adopted new LEV III emissions regulations which go into effect in 2015, requiring automakers to further reduce evaporative emissions. This patented technology is applied directly onto the surface of a vehicle’s air intake box to adsorb engine hydrocarbons without increasing backpressure.

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California ARB Seeks Further Reductions of Diesel Emissions at State Rail Yards

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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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