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MARCH 26, 2022

To provide not only a look back, but a look into the future, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles currently has an exhibit called “Building An Electric Future: The Technology Of Today For The Vehicles Of Tomorrow.” Clean Fleet Report had the opportunity to tour the exhibit, where there were electric cars spanning 107 years.

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AUGUST 18, 2016

the largest heavy-duty transit bus and motor coach manufacturer and parts distributor in North America, is adding the 2016 Cummins Westport ISL G Near Zero engine ( earlier post ) to its Xcelsior bus family. We are proud to be the first OEM to factory install and deliver this industry-leading clean engine to a transit customer.

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JUNE 27, 2013

The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project. —Michael D. Antonovich, LA County Supervisor and Metro Board Chair.

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AUGUST 26, 2017

The Port of Long Beach has achieved clean air records in its latest study of air pollution emissions, including an 88% reduction in diesel particulate matter. Smog-forming nitrogen oxides were down 56%, also a record. Sulfur oxides held steady at 97% lower and greenhouse gases are down 22%, another record.

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

Nearly half of the world’s electric vehicles are in 25 cities, according to a new briefing by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). Global electric vehicle sales increased by more than 50% from 2016 to about 1.2 As of the end of 2017, these 25 cities were home to nearly 1.4 million of the world’s 3.1

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2017

This workshop is the follow-up to the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells in the Ports Workshop 2016, held in Port of Los Angeles. California programs in different stages of development will have an impact on the transition to hydrogen energy systems, including the Sustainable Freight Action Plan and Clean Air Action Plans.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2017

near the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. One battery-electric truck, a clean natural-gas hybrid-electric truck and a diesel-hybrid truck are now driving on a one-mile catenary system on the north- and south-bound lanes of South Alameda Street from East Lomita Boulevard to the Dominguez Channel in Carson. Earlier post.).

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NOVEMBER 17, 2014

The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s fuel-cell vehicle anticipated to launch in Japan by March of 2016, followed by the US and Europe. Honda had introduced an earlier version, the FCEV concept, at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show. Earlier post.) Honda FCV Concept. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 26, 2016

and the Port of Los Angeles are launching the Green Omni Terminal Demonstration Project, a full-scale, real-time demonstration of zero and near-zero emission technologies at a working marine terminal. METS-1, which was piloted at the Port of Los Angeles, is one of only two existing ARB-approved alternatives to shore power.

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Redesigned Top Selling Sedan Goes All Hybrid Toyota made a splash at the 116th Los Angeles Auto Show this week with the debut of the redesigned, ninth generation 2025 Camry, which will now only be offered as a hybrid. Toyota uses words like “distinctive, sleeker, athletic, and fresh and clean” to describe the new look.

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NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Over the past 50 years, Air Liquide has developed expertise enabling it to master the entire hydrogen supply chain, from production and storage to distribution and the development of applications for end users, thus contributing to the widespread use of hydrogen as a clean energy source, for mobility in particular.

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APRIL 20, 2016

FTA awarded the FY 2015 funds after a competitive review process that prioritized transit agencies and bus manufacturers with strong records in building, deploying, and operating clean buses and infrastructure. This electric bus infrastructure will serve the Metro Orange Line bus rapid transit corridor in the City of Los Angeles.

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JUNE 19, 2015

Nissan continues to work toward achieving its environmental targets set forth in the company's action plan, Nissan Green Program 2016 (NGP2016), through a number of innovative sustainability initiatives in following key areas: Minimizing corporate carbon footprint.

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JANUARY 21, 2016

Auto Show, Honda said that it will begin retail leasing of the new 5-passenger, hydrogen-powered Clarity Fuel Cell sedan ( earlier post ) to customers in select California markets before the end of 2016. Honda expects to price the Clarity Fuel Cell at around $60,000 with a targeted monthly lease under $500.

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JULY 28, 2017

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved the first of four plans by VW to invest $800 million over 10 years in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, public outreach, and access to these ultra-clean vehicles for residents of disadvantaged communities. Earlier post.)

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JULY 31, 2023

Kramer earned bachelor’s degrees in electrical engineering and physics from Loyola Marymount University, in Los Angeles. He was 2016 president of the IEEE Computer Society, 2021 vice president of the IEEE Technical Activities Board, and 2012–2014 director of Division VIII. Fujii received the 2020 Richard E.

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AUGUST 11, 2016

The EPA sets standards for six principal air pollutants to meet its obligation under the Clean Air Act to protect the health of the American public, including vulnerable populations, by an adequate margin of safety. Ewart (2016) “American Thoracic Society and Marron Institute Report. The ATS recommended standards for O 3 and PM 2.5

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APRIL 29, 2018

The Los Angeles Metro Board of Directors approved a plan last week to begin charging solo motorists in designated clean air vehicles (CAVs) a discounted toll to use the ExpressLanes on the 10 and 110 freeways, beginning in late 2018. The discount for clean air vehicles would continue to apply.

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MARCH 15, 2017

On 25 October 2016, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California approved a proposed 2.0-liter The Consent Decree partially resolves Clean Air Act and California State claims against VW for equipping its 2.0L liter Consent Decree. Background. diesel vehicles with defeat devices.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Juneau, the Capital City of Alaska, has a clean, renewable source of energy, local hydropower. City of Los Angeles, Department of Transportation. In 2016, KT dedicated local funding to the demonstration of one battery electric bus in its service area located in Kitsap County, WA. Missoula Urban Transportation District.

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DECEMBER 22, 2022

The California Energy Commission awarded EVmatch , an EV charging network provider, the BESTFIT Grant to install 120 public EV chargers at multi-family locations in Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and San Diego Counties at no cost to the site host. Silicon Valley Clean Energy’s (SVCE) Multi-Family EV Charging Incentive Program.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2011

The California Air Resources Board (ARB) released a summary of its proposed Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) regulation package ( earlier post ), which establishes stringent new emissions standards for light duty vehicles from 2015 through 2025. Further documents will be released on 7 December. Earlier post.) Zero Emission Vehicle Regulation.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

Increased leadership from US EPA and the railroads, along with funding to address California’s needs, would signal a clean-air commitment that must be made to protect those who live and work near rail yards. BNSF has been operating four liquefied natural gas yard locomotives in downtown Los Angeles since the mid-1990s.

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

million vehicles from the road each year, or the total number of cars in Los Angeles and New York City combined. United has sourced more than 2 million gallons of sustainable aviation biofuel since 2016 and is responsible for more than 50% of the airline industry’s commitments to biofuel.

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MARCH 18, 2024

The federal government has dropped $7 billion in its “Hydrogen Hubs” program that will create seven regional programs to create clean (fossil fuel-free) hydrogen along with additional infrastructure. See Clean Fleet Reviews at the end of the story. A maintenance-free car for about $21,000 sounds pretty enticing.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2014

In addition to the vehicle’s introduction in Japan, Toyota launched the Mirai—a four-door, mid-size fuel cell sedan with performance that fully competes with traditional internal combustion engines—in Los Angeles on the eve of the Los Angeles Auto Show. Handling stability and quietness.

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OCTOBER 1, 2022

When Clean Fleet Report reviewed the first generation Toyota Mirai (see reviews at the end of the story), we weren’t all that excited about the look, but did like the way it handled freeway driving and quickly realized it was nothing exciting/fun to drive. Clean Fleet Report drove the 2022 Mirai 232 miles through Southern California.

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DECEMBER 1, 2023

Facebook simply had too much baggage, especially after the 2016 election, to be a credible backer of a digital currency. Amazon could agree to meet or exceed all these conditions and commit to making its digital currency reserve the squeakiest of squeaky-clean money-market funds.

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JUNE 16, 2016

To mark its centenary year in 2016, the BMW Group is looking further ahead than usual with a series of Vision Vehicles designed to anticipate and respond to future mobility needs. At its Munich Centenary Event on 7 March, the automaker introduced the BMW VISION NEXT 100. Earlier post.). Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 31, 2019

Reintroducing commercial supersonic transport (SST) aircraft into the global aviation fleet could have significant noise and climate impacts by 2035, according to a new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The two busiest airports, Dubai and London Heathrow, could each see more than 300 operations per day.

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OCTOBER 30, 2017

The study analyzes how extensively local planning policies could either complement the Obama administration’s Clean Power Plan (CPP) of 2015 or compensate for its absence. The 11 cities analyzed in the study are Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Seattle.

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