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EPA Grants California Vehicle GHG Regulations Waiver

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The US Environmental Agency (EPA) has granted California’s waiver request enabling the state to enforce its greenhouse gas emissions standards (Pavley I) for new motor vehicles, beginning with the current model year. The request was subsequently denied in December 2007. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson.

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Daimler Trucks NA SuperTruck achieves 115% freight efficiency improvement over 2009 baseline; 50.2% engine BTE

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Phase 2 standards for medium- and heavy-duty GHG emission standards. Upon federal adoption of the Phase 2 standards, ARB staff plans to present a proposed California Phase 2 program to the Board, most likely in late 2016 or 2017. The truck chassis was redesigned as well.

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ECS and Toyota request proposals for 2016-2017 ECS Toyota Young Investigator Fellowship for projects in green energy technology

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Today, the automotive industry faces three challenges regarding environmental and energy issues: finding a viable alternative energy source as a replacement for oil; reducing CO 2 emissions; and. Winners will receive a restricted grant of no less than $50,000 to conduct the research outlined in their proposal within one year.

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DOE fuel cell market report shows continued growth, with sales surpassing $1.3B worldwide in 2013

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Many automakers anticipate commercialization by 2017. In addition, eight states signed a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate on zero-emission vehicle implementation. Approximately 300 different entities were granted fuel cell patents in 2013. — 2013 Fuel Cell Technologies Market Report. Earlier post.).

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Tesla Model Y from Giga Texas is just one EPA approval away from first deliveries

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The certifications are valid for a single model year, and new model year vehicles make their way to the EPA’s testing facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan every year to confirm they align with the EPA’s emissions standards. However, the changes made to the vehicle prompted the EPA to certify the Austin-made Model Y separately.

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