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CARB adopts new In-Use Locomotive Regulation; zero emissions in state starting in 2030

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted the In-Use Locomotive Regulation —a new rule aimed at reducing emissions from all switch, passenger, industrial and freight line haul locomotives when they operate within the state. Locomotives also will have a 30-minute idling limit.

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4,400 Chevrolet Volt Owners to be Eligible for Free Home 240V Charging Stations

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The projects are made possible with a grant of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds from the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the US Department of Energy (DOE). Additional consumer information on eligibility requirements and the application process will be available when the Volt goes on sale later this year.

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DOE to Provide $3.2B in Funding for Local Energy Efficiency Improvements, Including Transportation Programs

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The US Department of Energy announced the availability of $3.2 billion for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. billion) will be distributed through formula grants. A list of entities eligible for direct formula grants from the DOE and their allocation amounts is available here.

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California state fleet reduces petroleum consumption 13% compared to 2003

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This data warehouse is available online for State agencies to import their vehicle inventories, utilization and fuel usage for trend analysis and required State and federal reports. In 2010, DGS partnered with Propel Fuels on a State and Federal grant opportunity to build 75 E85 alternative fuel stations throughout California.

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Chrysler Group Awards UM-Dearborn $3.1M to Support Development of Plug-in Hybrid System for Ram Pickup Project

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billion in federal grant monies awarded to accelerate the manufacturing and deployment of hybrid electric vehicles and new-generation batteries for a project to develop, validate, and deploy 220 advanced plug-in hybrid electric pickups and minivans. Earlier post.).

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Obama Announces Steps to Boost Biofuels, Clean Coal; RFS2, BCAP, BIWG and Carbon Capture and Storage Task Force

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In addition, President Obama issued a Presidential Memorandum creating an Interagency Task Force on Carbon Capture and Storage to develop a comprehensive and coordinated federal strategy to speed the development and deployment of advanced lower-emission coal technologies. per gallon. Biomass-based diesel. Cellulosic biofuel.

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The trials of public charging, part 2 (of many to come)

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It's city, state and federal policy to enable electric cars for the emissions and petroleum reduction they provide. Making one spot available over the weekend would be one way to demonstrate a commitment to public access to this publicly funded infrastructure. But one shouldn't have to know Bob to plug in your new car.