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California ARB mods to ZEV regulations for IVMs would result in ~1.9% drop in total ZEV/TZEV units 2018-2025; no impact on air quality requirements

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The ZEV regulations, which are now part of California’s comprehensive Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) program which also includes the LEV III tailpipe emissions standard, is the “technology-forcing piece” of the state’s regulatory package for light-duty vehicles. by about 1.9%. We’re coming to this collaboration as a way of helping companies.

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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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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.). Nuclear Power.

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Study finds behavior-influencing policies remain critical for mass market success of low-carbon vehicles

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Our analysis shows that a diverse set of measures targeting vehicle buyers is necessary to drive widespread adoption of clean technologies. More than 90% of such vehicles are powered by internal combustion engines burning oil-derived fuels. Nature Energy doi: 10.1038/s41560-018-0195-z.

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UC report to CalEPA outlines policy options to decarbonize California transportation by 2045

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However, a key tracking report in 2018 found that VMT is increasing, not decreasing. Transportation pricing: Gasoline taxes. Shift to VMT-based road fees as the number of ZEVs grows and fuel tax revenues decline. Shifting toward low-carbon clean energy requires major investments in electricity and hydrogen.