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California ARB approves $200M VW zero-emission vehicle investment in California; first phase of $800M investment

Green Car Congress

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.) million to the State in penalties.

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EV state champion

Electric Auto Association

Huron, California Mayor Rey Leon, recently recognized by the California Energy Commission as a “Clean Energy Champion ,” is determined to make his city the greenest on the map, and much of his effort has centered around electric transportation. So I like to say we’re the brownest and the greenest city in the country.”

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Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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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. Fresno, CA: 260 lives saved, 672 fewer morbidities and 390,551 fewer impacted days. Cromar, Laura A. Gladson, Lars D.

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