2018, Cleaner and Transportation

As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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APRIL 13, 2020

This brief study analyses, for each individual state, the changes from 2008 to 2018 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. In 2018, only two states used oil to generate more than 3% of the electricity: 68% in Hawaii and 12% in Alaska.)

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Coal Cleaner Electric Vehicles Alaska

As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

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NOVEMBER 10, 2021

This brief study analyzes, for each individual state, the changes from 2018 to 2020 in the use of coal (one of the two most polluting energy sources) to generate electricity. This study is an update of a study that examined the changes from 2008 to 2018. Natural gas. Geothermal. Therefore, the data for 2008 are included here as well.

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Coal West Virginia North Dakota Cleaner

Cleaner fuels have replaced more than 3B gallons of diesel under California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

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MAY 17, 2019

New 2018 data from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) indicates that the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) continues to drive production of a growing volume of cleaner transportation fuels for California consumers. The 2018 data also shows fuel producers are in 100% compliance with the LCFS. To date almost 3.3

Cleaner

Cleaner California Standards Carbon

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

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FEBRUARY 27, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London estimates that in 2021, 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport came from tires and brakes. Potential innovation solutions include particle capture technologies, new advanced materials, and disruptive business models that encourage different transport choices.

Pollution

Pollution Transportation London Environment

CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

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OCTOBER 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board approved a $483 million plan to fund clean car rebates, zero-emission transit and school buses, clean trucks, and other innovative, clean transportation and mobility pilot projects. billion for low-carbon transportation projects from the cap-and-trade program.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Transportation Climate Change

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

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JANUARY 28, 2019

EIA’s Annual Energy Outlook 2019 projects continued robust growth in US energy production, emergence of the United States as an energy exporter, and a cleaner S electric power generation mix. This growth arises from increases in air transportation outpacing increases in aircraft fuel efficiency. trillion miles in 2018 to 3.5

Transportation

Transportation Energy Fuel Economy 2018

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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JUNE 25, 2013

Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Earlier post.). Earlier post.). The plan. Other efforts will include: Natural Gas.

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Obama Cleaner Climate Fuel Economy

Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

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JUNE 5, 2020

To date, Yanmar has successfully addressed the various regional demands for emission control regulations by developing dual-fuel engines and ever-cleaner diesel engine technologies. In 2018, Yanmar and Toyota Tsusho completed joint research on a fuel cell boat. The demonstration trial was conducted in March 2018. Earlier post.)

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Fuel Automobile Manufacturer Mariner

Pennsylvania awarding up to $5M to support alternative fuel transportation initiatives

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MAY 8, 2018

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is accepting grant applications for innovative, advanced fuel, and vehicle technology projects that will result in cleaner advanced alternative transportation within the commonwealth. Grant applications will be accepted through 13 July 2018.

Alternative Fuels

Alternative Fuels Pennsylvania Transportation Fuel

UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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JULY 9, 2020

—author Alan Jenn, a researcher at the Institute of Transportation Studies at UC Davis. The study drew from Uber and Lyft data on travel behavior and public charging use in California between early 2017 through late 2018, a time of rapid growth for ride-hailing services. —Alan Jenn.

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Davis Personal Emissions Cleaner

Mayor of London: all new London taxis will need to be zero-emission capable from 2018

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JANUARY 16, 2014

The Mayor confirmed his plan at Transport for London’s (TfL’s) “New Taxis for London” event, at which he met five manufacturers developing zero emission capable taxis—Frazer-Nash, Nissan, Karsan, London Taxi Company and Mercedes-Benz. —Mayor of London, Boris Johnson.

London

London Taxi 2018 Frazer-Nash

Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

The California Air Resources Board released GHG emissions data for 2018 showing that emissions remain below 1990 levels but are effectively flat compared to 2017, while the economy grew by 4.3%. Total statewide 2018 GHG emissions were 425.3 Transportation emissions declined 1.5 tons per person in 2018, a 24% decrease.

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2020 California Emissions 2018

Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

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FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Transportation emissions of NO x and VOCs have long been considered major contributors to formation of O 3 and SOA in urban areas, although recent studies have suggested the importance of nonvehicular sources as major contributors. As transportation gets cleaner, those other sources become more and more important.

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Production Los Angeles

EEA: 3/4 of EU urban population exposed to toxic air as governments fail to cut emissions

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Almost every EU member state in 2018 exceeded air pollution limits recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). They know what needs to be done to improve air quality: cleaner energy and industrial production, greener and smarter transport, and sustainable farming.

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Czech Republic Romania Emissions Bulgaria

AustroCel Hallein supplying OMV with celluosic ethanol

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Several binding targets were laid out in 2009/28/EG, the EU’s 2009 Renewable Energy Directive (RED): to fulfil 20% of its total energy needs (power, heating and transport) with renewables, along with a minimum of 10% of transport fuels from renewable sources.

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Supplies Renewable Austria 2001

First electric Volvo trucks delivered to customers

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FEBRUARY 20, 2019

The Volvo FL Electric, Volvo’s first all-electric vehicle, is developed for distribution, refuse handling and other urban transport applications. The absence of motor noise and exhaust emissions contributes to better working conditions for the drivers and a quieter, cleaner urban environment. —Roger Alm, President Volvo Trucks.

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Volvo Electric Electrical Sweden

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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AUGUST 4, 2019

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced that 34 cleaner energy transportation projects will receive $8,489,844 in Driving PA Forward grants and rebates. million settlement with Volkswagen. Six projects received $580,000 in the first set of awards, announced last year.

Pollution

Pollution Transportation Pennsylvania Philadelphia

AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

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JANUARY 14, 2020

AKASOL will supply battery systems for more than 40 Coradia iLint hydrogen trains ( earlier post ), which have been ordered from Alstom by the Lower Saxony Transit Authority and the Rhine/Main Regional Transport Association. Since then, it has already traveled more than 150,000 kilometers.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Supplies Batteries Battery

US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, and EC launch new hydrogen initiative

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JUNE 1, 2019

The new Hydrogen Initiative will focus on how hydrogen can contribute to cleaner energy systems, while promoting sustainability, resiliency and energy security. Enabling deployment of hydrogen technologies in transport (e.g freight, mass transit, light-rail, marine).

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Netherlands Japan Hydrogen Canada

ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

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FEBRUARY 12, 2018

Analysts at the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) have reviewed recent research into the greenhouse gas emissions from the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles. —Hall and Lutsey (2018). Hall and Lutsey 2018. Click to enlarge.

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Manufacturer Emissions Batteries Battery

First demonstration of Mcity’s ABC test concept for highly automated vehicles

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JUNE 24, 2021

Several fatal crashes in 2018, including one in a Level 4 AV, illustrate the hazards of those practices. The very existence of autonomous vehicles is based on the promise to reduce roadway deaths and injuries, while also saving energy and increasing access to transportation. —Greg McGuire.

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Concept Vehicles 2018 Standards

BYD introducing second-generation battery-electric yard tractor

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APRIL 17, 2019

The BYD second-generation 8Y battery electric yard tractor will make its world premiere at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach next week, showcasing a design that combines performance, reliability, improved driver comfort and operability, along with zero tailpipe emissions and quiet operation.

BYD

BYD Long Beach Batteries Battery

Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

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FEBRUARY 3, 2021

In 2018, Harvard set a goal to eliminate the use of fossil fuels on its campus by 2050 and to achieve fossil fuel-neutrality by 2026. Each year, the fleet transports approximately 600,000 students across Harvard’s campus and the transition to electric is expected to lower greenhouse gas emissions by more than 220,000 pounds annually.

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Buy Massachusetts Electric Electrical

Total to take 25% share in Clean Energy; two to drive deployment of new natural gas heavy-duty trucks

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MAY 10, 2018

This transaction is subject to, among other things, Clean Energy obtaining the approval at its stockholders’ meeting, which was originally scheduled for 30 May 2018 and which Clean Energy is announcing will be postponed to 8 June 2018. Natural gas can become the fuel of choice.

Clean

Clean Cleaning Gas Energy

Virginia allocating >$12M for electric buses; new statewide contract

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JUNE 29, 2019

Last week at its meeting in Richmond, the Commonwealth Transportation Board (CTB) approved the Fiscal Year 2020–2025 Six-Year Improvement Program, which allocates funding for the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT). Recipients of VW Trust and statewide transit capital funding include: Alexandria (DASH): $5.1

Virginia

Virginia Electric Electrical Grant

GSRTC flags off Switch EiV 22 double decker buses for sustainable urban transit in Gujarat | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

As part of the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation’s (GSRTC) dedication to enhancing public transportation in the state, five Switch EiV 22 double-decker buses have been acquired. SWITCH Mobility will manage the supply, operation, and maintenance of these electric buses, contributing to cleaner and smarter intra-city travel.

Cleaner

Cleaner Lithium Ion Transportation Financing

Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

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JUNE 14, 2021

By utilizing this technology, port operators like our own Toyota Logistics Services (TLS) can utilize a zero-emissions and scalable solution for CO2 reductions, which will contribute to cleaner air at the port and the surrounding communities where TLS operates. Planning for S2S began in 2018. Planning for S2S began in 2018.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Hydrogen Toyota Fuel

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

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JANUARY 7, 2020

The US EPA issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) for the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI). The EPA Administrator announced in November 2018 that EPA would pursue the Cleaner Trucks Initiative (CTI) to update NO x emissions standards for heavy-duty trucks.

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EPA Ozone Clean Cleaning

Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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JUNE 10, 2021

Aligned with that vision, Air Products began work in 2018 on the core of this world-scale energy complex in Edmonton, which will begin with a transformative $1.3 This development is consistent with Air Products’ growth strategy of executing global megaprojects that enable a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen Production Energy Canada

Propel Fuels to launch EV charging network in California

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

The move to low carbon transportation is well underway. California’s EV market has grown to roughly 450,000 vehicles in 2018 with a looming state mandate of 5 million zero emission vehicles on the road by 2030. Propel will begin testing its Propel Power network by Q4 of 2019, with broader roll-out targeted for 2020.

California

California Fuel Charging Carbon

Gas vehicles more likely to catch fire than EVs, new study shows

Plug in America

JANUARY 13, 2022

Electric vehicles are gaining in momentum and popularity, but many of those who are opposed to transportation electrification are pointing to fire issues with electric vehicles. Car fires are very dangerous, regardless of the vehicle type, killing 560 people in 2018, according to the National Fire Prevention Association.

Gas

Gas Gasoline-Electric Vehicles Gasoline

Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

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FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We believe the fastest way to lower greenhouse gases in the transportation sector is to offer drivers lower carbon choices that meet their needs. At every price point and with multiple powertrains, we can put more people in cleaner automobiles across North America to have the greatest near-term impact on total carbon emissions.

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PHEV Toyota North America America

INFRA and Greenway to partner on GTL plants

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2018

—and clean liquid synthetic transportation fuels from natural and associated gas, as well as from biomass and other fossil fuels (XTL). GIE has developed and patented a transportable, scalable and economic converter for synthesis gas generation needed to feed an F-T reactor called the G-Reformer.

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Gas Convert Gasoline Coal

GSRTC puts to service 5 SWITCH EiV 22 double Decker buses in GIFT City – ET Auto

Baua Electric

JANUARY 10, 2024

As part of GSRTC’s commitment to enhancing public transportation in Gujarat, five Switch EiV 22 buses have been procured. The GSRTC fleet aims to provide cleaner, smarter intra-city travel, with Switch Mobility handling the supply, operation, and maintenance of these five electric buses.

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Auto Cleaner India Lithium Ion

Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

These keepers will shortly be receiving a letter from the Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (German Federal Motor Transport Authority) informing them that they are entitled to take advantage of these offers available from participating dealers. Independent studies (e.g.

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Germany Diesel Scrappage 2017

Air Products to provide hydrogen fueling equipment to China Energy Investment Group’s first hydrogen fueling station in China

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MARCH 20, 2018

The fueling station is expected to be one of the largest in China in terms of fueling capacity when it becomes operational in mid-2018. As the leading global supplier of hydrogen to refineries to assist in producing cleaner burning transportation fuels, Air Products has rich experience in the hydrogen fueling industry.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen China Fuel Energy

Six trucking firms deploy ultra clean near-zero RNG trucks at Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

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MAY 8, 2018

The project’s goal is to introduce this ultra clean technology, which is 90% to 99% cleaner than existing port trucks, to the port drayage industry. The first four near-zero trucks have been successfully operating since mid-2017 and an additional four have been operating since February 2018.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Long Beach Clean Cleaning

Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

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NOVEMBER 22, 2016

The recent procurement of both CNG buses and engines will help the agency reduce its current NO x emissions by more than 90% in 2018. Serving Santa Monica and the Los Angeles area since 1928, Big Blue Bus operates a fleet of almost 200 vehicles transporting more than 61,000 passengers daily across a 51-square mile service area.

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Purchase Engine Los Angeles North America

UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

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OCTOBER 28, 2020

The report shows that the three largest exporters of used vehicles—the European Union (EU), Japan, and the United States of America (USA)—exported 14 million used light duty vehicles (LDVs) worldwide between 2015 and 2018. The EU was the largest exporter with 54% of the total followed by Japan (27%) and the USA (18%).

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Morocco Nigeria Netherlands Gambia

T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

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JUNE 18, 2020

Electric cars are becoming an attractive business proposition for high-mileage vehicle operators such as ride-sharer Uber in key EU capitals such as Paris, Berlin, Madrid and Lisbon, a new study by research and campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) has found. This is a win-win-win situation for drivers, citizens and the planet.

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Diesel Taxi Re-Charge Pollution

San Francisco commits to all-electric bus fleet By 2035; MUNI Board approves pilot program

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MAY 16, 2018

San Francisco Mayor Mark Farrell and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA), which operates MUNI (the city’s public transit), announced San Francisco’s commitment to have an all-electric bus fleet by 2035. On 19 April 2018, Mayor Mark Farrell committed San Francisco to net-zero greenhouse gas emission by 2050.

San Francisco

San Francisco All-Electric Fleet Electric

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. GHG regulations.

Canada

Canada Light Vehicles Fuel

CU Boulder study: routine household activities generate air quality on par with major polluted city

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FEBRUARY 18, 2019

In 2018, Vance co-led the collaborative HOMEChem field campaign, which used advanced sensors and cameras to monitor the indoor air quality of a 1,200-square-foot manufactured home on the University of Texas Austin campus. Many traditional sources like fossil fuel-burning vehicles have become much cleaner than they used to be.

Pollution

Pollution Ozone Clean Cleaning

New photocatalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol with high selectivity at atmospheric pressure

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APRIL 3, 2018

Furthermore, the desire of the transportation industry to replace diesel by dimethyl ether or its higher homolog oxy-methylene ether (OME-1), as a cleaner burning fuel has re-focused interest on its production from the catalytic dehydration of methanol made from CO 2. … Wang et al. 2018.03.007.

Hydrogen

Hydrogen CO2 Solar Renewable

As states use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

As states continue to use less coal for electricity, driving electric vehicles becomes even cleaner

Cleaner fuels have replaced more than 3B gallons of diesel under California Low Carbon Fuel Standard

ICL briefing paper estimates that 52% of all small particle pollution from road transport comes from tires and brakes

CARB approves $483M funding plan for clean transportation investments; 94% of funding from cap-and-trade

EIA projects decline in transportation sector energy consumption through 2037 despite increase in VMT, followed by increase

Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

Yanmar developing hydrogen fuel cell system for maritime applications

Pennsylvania awarding up to $5M to support alternative fuel transportation initiatives

UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

Mayor of London: all new London taxis will need to be zero-emission capable from 2018

Latest GHG Inventory shows California remains below 2020 emissions target; much steeper rate of GHG reductions required

Study: consumer products overtake transportation as largest source of VOCs air pollution in cities

EEA: 3/4 of EU urban population exposed to toxic air as governments fail to cut emissions

AustroCel Hallein supplying OMV with celluosic ethanol

First electric Volvo trucks delivered to customers

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

AKASOL to supply battery systems for Alstom’s hydrogen trains

US, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, and EC launch new hydrogen initiative

ICCT assesses impact of EV battery manufacturing life-cycle emissions debt; policy implications

First demonstration of Mcity’s ABC test concept for highly automated vehicles

BYD introducing second-generation battery-electric yard tractor

Harvard buys four Proterra electric buses

Total to take 25% share in Clean Energy; two to drive deployment of new natural gas heavy-duty trucks

Virginia allocating >$12M for electric buses; new statewide contract

GSRTC flags off Switch EiV 22 double decker buses for sustainable urban transit in Gujarat | Autocar Professional

Port of Los Angeles rolls out $82.5M hydrogen fuel cell electric freight demonstration; Toyota fuel cell technology

EPA issues ANPR on Clean Trucks Initiative, seeking input from public and stakeholders

Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

Propel Fuels to launch EV charging network in California

Gas vehicles more likely to catch fire than EVs, new study shows

Toyota to debut 2 BEVs, 1 PHEV for US this year; says research shows BEVs & PHEVs have similar environmental benefits

INFRA and Greenway to partner on GTL plants

GSRTC puts to service 5 SWITCH EiV 22 double Decker buses in GIFT City – ET Auto

Volkswagen Group rolls out diesel swapping program throughout Germany

Air Products to provide hydrogen fueling equipment to China Energy Investment Group’s first hydrogen fueling station in China

Six trucking firms deploy ultra clean near-zero RNG trucks at Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles

Big Blue Bus receives nearly $900K to purchase 58 new Cummins-Westport Near-Zero NOx engines

UNEP: export of used cars to developing world creating significant environmental problems

T&E study: EVs can be cheaper for Uber drivers to run than latest diesels in many European capitals

San Francisco commits to all-electric bus fleet By 2035; MUNI Board approves pilot program

Canada aligns with US on light-duty vehicle GHGs, Tier 3 regulations and heavy-duty vehicle fuel efficiency

CU Boulder study: routine household activities generate air quality on par with major polluted city

New photocatalyst for the hydrogenation of CO2 to methanol with high selectivity at atmospheric pressure

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