Green Car Congress

MARCH 30, 2021

Today, operating the best-selling gas-powered commercial leaf blower for one hour emits air pollutants comparable to driving a 2017 Toyota Camry from Los Angeles to Denver. It’s time to phase out these super polluters. Smog-forming emissions from small engines will surpass those from passenger vehicles this year.

San Francisco 321

San Francisco Los Angeles California Engine 321

Green Car Congress

JUNE 27, 2014

New NASA satellite images released this week demonstrate the reduction of air pollution across the US. Nitrogen dioxide is one of the six common pollutants regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect human health. It’s also a good proxy for the presence of air pollution in general.

Ozone 210

Ozone Maryland Pollution Aura 210

Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 7, 2009

Data for some components are available, e.g., for urban transportation or electricity. The cities/metro areas studied were: Los Angeles County; Greater Toronto; Geneva Canton; Greater Prague; Cape Town; Denver City and County; New York City; Greater London; Barcelona; and Bangkok. Reviews by Decker et al. and Kennedy et al.

Emissions 199

Emissions Global Gas Los Angeles 199

Green Car Congress

AUGUST 26, 2009

The project will result in expanded availability of alternative fuels with 17 new CNG and E85 fueling stations and 63 electric vehicle charging stations. Team partners will purchase a total of 191 commercially available light- to heavy-duty alternative-fuel and advanced-technology vehicles. Total DOE award: $14,999,658.

Alternative Fuels 236

Alternative Fuels Clean Cleaning Grant 236