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California ARB Holds Workshop to Launch Effort Help Develop Next-Generation Cars; Linking LEV III, Pavley II and ZEV

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The California Air Resources Board held a workshop on March 2 designed to kick off a pioneering effort to craft standards to help develop the next generation of cleaner cars. Our goal is to guide the development of even cleaner, ultra-low carbon cars that deliver performance and utility.

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CARB extends Low Carbon Fuel Standard by 10 years, doubles the intensity reduction target to 20%

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted to extend the Low Carbon Fuel Standard ( LCFS ) by ten years to 2030 and to double the program’s carbon intensity reductions target from 10 to 20 percent. Under the LCFS, petroleum refineries and fuel importers must gradually reduce the average carbon intensity of the fuels they sell.

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US EPA seeking to award up to $1M for project to mitigate black carbon from diesel sources in Russian Arctic

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The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is soliciting proposals for a project to provide assistance in developing and implementing assessment and mitigation activities for diesel sources of black carbon in the Russian Arctic. Previous research on black carbon and climate overlooked that topic.

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High Performance Computing key enabler for accelerating development of high efficiency engines

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In 2011, the DOE convened a workshop including 60 US leaders in the engine combustion field from industry, academia, and national laboratories to identify research needs and impacts in Predictive Simulation for Internal Combustion Engines (PreSICE). Fuel spray processes.

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The importance of considering non-exhaust traffic emissions; the role of EVs

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reported in their paper on a policy workshop convened in 2011 on the relevance of traffic-related wear emissions for air quality policy development, with the focus on non-exhaust PM emissions. earlier post ). Background. The pan-European team of van der Gon et al. The composition therefore differs depending on the rock material used.

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California ARB moves forward with climate and air quality actions

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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.

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CARB releases summary of results of first CO2 cap-and trade auction; CPUC proposes how to use the revenues

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One allowance permits the release of one metric ton of carbon dioxide. By putting a price on carbon, we can break our unhealthy dependence on fossil fuels and move at full speed toward a clean energy future. reflect the cost of carbon. decision following a public workshop process. billion to $22.6 allowance revenues.

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