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ARB Chair Mary Nichols, CA officials leading hydrogen fuel cell vehicle rally from LA to Sacramento

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The rally is intended to highlight that these hydrogen-fueled electric vehicles are now available for sale or lease, and there is a rapidly growing statewide network of hydrogen filling stations to support them.

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CARB approves updated regulations requiring most new small off-road engines be zero emission by 2024

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These emission standards of zero will apply to engines used in all equipment types produced for sale in California, except generators and large pressure washers. Since 2018, CARB has operated the Zero-Emission Equipment Roadshow, which loans the equipment free of cost for 3 weeks to municipalities and other entities that express interest.

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CARB cracks down on Low Carbon Fuel Standard violators; $785K in penalties for three companies

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All producers are required to accurately report the types of fuel produced for sale in California and transactions for sale of that fuel. CARB took Alon and Paramount to court for their failure to accurately report its sales. SK Energy Americas agreed to pay the $395,000 penalty because it failed to cover its deficit in 2014.

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ARB hosting public hearing on ZEV modifications; battery swapping out for fast refueling of ZEVs

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The California Air Resources Board (ARB) will conduct a public hearing on 24 October in Sacramento to consider minor proposed amendments to the California Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) regulation being put forward by ARB staff. Earlier post.). Earlier post.) Section 177 state compliance path.

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