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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. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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Volvo Trucks to demonstrate Volvo VNR electric trucks in California in 2019; commercialize in NA in 2020

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Sales of the VNR Electric in North America will begin in 2020. Cleaner, quieter, fully-electric commercial transport also creates opportunities for expanded morning and late-night operations, helping cut traffic congestion during peak hours. —Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America.

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Volkswagen Group now planning 22M EVs in ten years; 70 new electric models by 2028

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The Volkswagen Group is now planning to launch almost 70 new electric models in the next ten years instead of the 50 previously planned. As a result, the projected number of vehicles to be built on the Group’s electric platforms in the next decade will increase from 15 million to 22 million. Herbert Diess, CEO of Volkswagen AG.

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Umicore opens new facility for the production of fuel cell catalysts in Korea

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The facility will support the growth of Hyundai Motors Group as well as other automotive customers. Umicore expects to ramp up production in 2020 and allows for further expansion beyond 2020. Its activities are organized in three business groups: Catalysis, Energy & Surface Technologies and Recycling.

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King County Metro Transit to purchase 120 battery-electric buses by 2020, 73 from Proterra

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King County, Washington, Executive Dow Constantine announced that King County Metro Transit will acquire 120 battery-electric buses by 2020. The new buses run cleaner, quieter, and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. A Battery Bus stakeholder group is advising on the approach and priorities for achieving a zero emissions fleet.

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Northeast States, DC release proposal for regional plan to cut emissions and invest in clean transportation

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The final MOU is expected in the Spring of 2020, following additional public input and analysis. All interested parties are asked to provide their input by 28 February 2020. The draft Memorandum of Understanding builds on a program framework made public on 1 October 2019. The Draft MOU includes: Program goals and schedule.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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If current rates of decline continue through 2020, the state will need to reduce emissions at a rate of 4.97% each year in the decade between 2020 and 2030, and produce even steeper declines in the period from 2030 to 2050, if it is to meet current climate goals. But the effects of these efforts seem to be reaching a plateau.