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ICCT report quantifies emissions benefits if 12 states & DC adopt slate of California medium- and heavy-duty vehicle regulations

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The ICCT defined six scenarios for analysis: Business as Usual (reflecting current Federal programs only, and non-implementation of the GHG Phase 2 trailer requirements). Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon results reflect net-zero carbon goals for electricity generation.

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DOE announces $26.6M SBIR/STTR FY15 Phase 1 Release 2 awards; fuel cells, batteries, power electronics and efficient combustion engines

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Of these, 16 are vehicle-related, encompassing projects developing batteries, power electronics and improved combustion engine technology including on-board reformers, and two are specifically hydrogen fuel cell-related. High Loading Lithium-Ion Electrode Architecture for Low Cost Electric Vehicle Batteries Ballast Energy, Inc.

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California ARB holding hearing on adopting amendments to LEV III to support compliance options using new Federal GHG regulations

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California committed to accept national program compliance for model years 2017 through 2025 (as it did for MYs 2012 through 2016) with the understanding that it would provide equivalent or better overall greenhouse gas reductions nationwide than California’s program. These vehicle multipliers decrease over time.

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Hyundai to offer Tucson Fuel Cell vehicle to LA-area retail customers in spring 2014; Honda, Toyota show latest FCV concepts targeting 2015 launch

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Currently, there’s an ongoing debate about the future of the electric vehicle, which Hyundai condensed into two approaches: Store more electricity on-board using more/larger batteries. Create electricity on-board with hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology. Hyundai is taking the second approach. —John Krafcik.

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California Air Resources Board releases proposed Advanced Clean Car package: LEV III, GHG and ZEV rules to transform the California fleet; ZEVs and TZEVs to be 15+% of new vehicle sales by 2025

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Therefore, for vehicles that consumers must operate on premium fuel to maintain warranty coverage, manufacturers may certify on premium grade fuel, while all others must certify on regular grade fuel. Add a regulatory review for plug-in electric vehicles. Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards.