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Green Car Congress
SEPTEMBER 21, 2015
This study builds on the 2007 Environmental Assessment of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles by EPRI and NRDC ( earlier post ), which showed that plug-in hybrid electric vehicles could contribute to reductions in national greenhouse gas emissions, while also leading to improved air quality. levels throughout the United States.
Green Car Congress
MARCH 24, 2017
CARB also adopted a new plan to curb destructive “super pollutants” including black carbon, fluorinated gases and methane. For heavy-duty vehicles, the State SIP Strategy calls for combustion engine technology that is effectively 90% cleaner than today’s standards. emissions by more than 20%.
Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 11, 2014
The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Background.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 21, 2011
The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. the destruction of existing stores of ozone-depleting substances in the U.S. Earlier post.)
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 29, 2010
The cap is enforced by requiring each source that operates under the cap to turn in one allowance or offset credit for every metric ton of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO 2 e) that it emits. The cap-and-trade program is expected to result in increased investment in efficient buildings and technologies and in advanced fuels.
Green Car Congress
MAY 9, 2013
The 2013-2014 plan update allocates $100 million to projects in the following areas: $23 million for biofuels production and supply, with an emphasis on fuels made from waste-based and other low-carbon, sustainable materials. $20 20 million for hydrogen fueling infrastructure. 2 million to workforce training and development.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 22, 2009
The committee that wrote the report focused on monetizing the damage of major air pollutants—sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, ozone, and particulate matter—on human health, grain crops and timber yields, buildings, and recreation. miles per gallon will lower emissions and damages for every vehicle mile traveled. billion (1.2%) in 2005.
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