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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

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AUGUST 24, 2023

Clean fuels replaced more than 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB). billion gallons of diesel. Since compliance began, the program has helped to replace more than 8.6

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Global Clean Energy buys Bakersfield refinery for $40M, converting to produce renewable diesel

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MAY 9, 2020

Global Clean Energy Holdings, Inc., Historically, the refinery has produced diesel from crude oil and has a capacity of 70,000 barrels per day. GCEH will immediately commence retooling the refinery to produce renewable diesel from organic feedstocks such as vegetable oils. a subsidiary of Delek US Holdings, Inc.

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EPHA: Coronavirus threat greater for polluted cities; clean air returning to cities in lockdown

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MARCH 17, 2020

Those living in polluted cities are more at risk from COVID-19, the European Public Health Alliance (EPHA) warned today. Air pollution can cause hypertension, diabetes and respiratory diseases, conditions that doctors are starting to link to higher mortality rates for COVID-19. The European Respiratory Society (ERS) is an EPHA member.

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New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

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NOVEMBER 23, 2019

Uber is adding more polluting car trips to already-clogged European cities such as London and Paris, new analysis by European NGOs suggests —contributing to air pollution and climate change and exploding the company’s sustainability claims. The campaign in Europe calls on Uber to go 100% clean in large cities by 2025.

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CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

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NOVEMBER 20, 2021

billion investment plan that will increase access to clean vehicles and clean mobility options through a wide variety of projects that support the transformation of California’s vehicle and equipment fleet to zero-emission. The remainder comes from the Air Pollution Control Fund and the Air Quality Improvement Program.

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Canada publishing final new Clean Fuel Regulations

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JULY 5, 2022

Canada will publish the final Clean Fuel Regulations (CFR) in the Canada Gazette Part II on 6 July 2022. The CFR set increasingly stringent requirements on producers and importers to reduce the carbon intensity of gasoline and diesel. The Clean Fuel Standard will require liquid fossil fuel primary suppliers (i.e., gCO 2 e/MJ.

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For First Time, 50% Of California Diesel Fuel Is Replaced By Clean Fuels

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AUGUST 24, 2023

SACRAMENTO — California hit an important milestone in its shift away from polluting fuel sources, with clean fuels replacing over 50% of the diesel used in the state in the first quarter of 2023.

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Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

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MARCH 15, 2020

Vitesco Technologies, formerly (until September 2019) the Continental Powertrain Division, has won a major contract from an European vehicle manufacturer for the supply of innovative electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters. Start of production for the multi-million contract is scheduled for 2022.

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SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

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MAY 27, 2020

Southwest Research Institute engineers have developed the next generation of clean diesel engine technology to reduce hazardous nitrogen oxides (NO x ) and carbon dioxide emissions while minimizing fuel consumption. Making a relevant impact on pollutants requires a whole system approach. g/hp-hr NO x emissions).

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I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

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JUNE 18, 2020

The West Coast Clean Transit Corridor Initiative , a study commissioned by a collaboration among nine electric utilities and two agencies representing more than two dozen municipal utilities, recommends adding electric vehicle charging for freight haulers and delivery trucks at 50-mile intervals along Interstate 5 and adjoining highways.

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IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

IPG’s project will demonstrate the role of Flameless Ceramic Turbine technology in bringing EV charging to high-use and remote locations through clean, cheap, grid-independent power generation. Not only can IPG’s technology deliver low-emission, pollutant-free energy on today’s cleaner fuels.

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Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting

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MAY 28, 2022

On the Friday before Memorial Day weekend, the Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA) and their member companies filed a lawsuit to delay a lifesaving California clean truck regulation: the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rule.

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New Jersey adopts Advanced Clean Truck Rules

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DECEMBER 21, 2021

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced the adoption of the Advanced Clean Truck and Fleet Reporting rules. The adoption of these rules establishes New Jersey as one of the first states to require phasing in of clean electric commercial trucks to replace diesel-powered trucks.

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Researchers find two strains of diesel-eating bacteria in Antarctica

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MARCH 14, 2019

Researchers have identified two strains of diesel-degrading bacteria in pristine Antarctic soil and their optimal working conditions. Pollution from petroleum hydrocarbons such as diesel, which is widely used for heating, transportation and power generation poses a threat to wildlife in Antarctica.

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FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

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AUGUST 2, 2022

liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. liter diesel engine for use in FCA US’ Jeep Grand Cherokee and Ram 1500 vehicles that would be sold in the United States. liter diesel program’s goals, timing, and marketing strategy. They await trial.

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California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

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JULY 16, 2019

The California Energy Commission approved nearly $70 million in funding to replace more than 200 old diesel school buses with all-electric buses that will reduce school children’s exposure to harmful emissions and help the state reach its climate and air quality goals. School buses are by far the safest way for kids to get to school.

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UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

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MAY 22, 2018

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. The UK said it will go further and faster than the EU in reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. Ending the sale of new conventional diesel and gasoline cars and vans by 2040.

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Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

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APRIL 11, 2023

Replacing all of the oldest, highly polluting school buses in the US could lead to 1.3 The suspected cause of these preventable absences is exposure to high levels of diesel exhaust fumes, which can leak into school bus cabins or enter buses through open windows. On average, they found that districts with upgraded buses had a 0.06

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Dearman flags diesel loophole in new London T-Charge anti-pollution scheme

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OCTOBER 23, 2017

Dearman, the UK-based developer of clean cold power systems based on its engine powered by liquid nitrogen ( earlier post ), has identified a diesel loophole in the new London T-Charge levy on the most polluting vehicles. However, Dearman notes, many refrigerated delivery trucks use two diesel engines. Earlier post.).

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Port of Long Beach achieves record pollution reductions; diesel PM down 88%, NOx down 56%

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AUGUST 26, 2017

The Port of Long Beach has achieved clean air records in its latest study of air pollution emissions, including an 88% reduction in diesel particulate matter. Smog-forming nitrogen oxides were down 56%, also a record. Sulfur oxides held steady at 97% lower and greenhouse gases are down 22%, another record.

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T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

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DECEMBER 7, 2021

E-fuels are made by combining green hydrogen with CO 2 to produce liquid fuel that can be similar to gasoline or diesel used in conventional engines (as well as kerosene used in aviation). However, said T&E, particle pollution was far from eliminated. pollution. The emissions were compared to the standard E10 EU gasoline.

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Diesel-Killing Electric Delivery Vans To Help Clean Up Noisy, Smelly E-Commerce Mess

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JANUARY 24, 2022

The electric vehicle revolution is here, just in time to wipe noisy, smelly, polluting diesel and gasoline delivery vans and trucks off the e-commerce maps.

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$4M from EPA available for clean diesel projects at ports

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

EPA is announcing the availability of $4 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports. This grant competition is available under the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) Program and is the first competition to focus on solely reducing emissions at ports.

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CARB targets heavy-duty diesel vehicle noncompliance in the Imperial Valley

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The California Air Resources Board settled eight diesel cases totaling more than $130,000 for violations of the Truck and Bus Regulation in the Imperial Valley. The Truck and Bus Regulation protects public health by reducing emissions of diesel particulate matter, oxides of nitrogen, and other pollutants from diesel-fueled vehicles.

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EPA awarding $4.2M for clean diesel projects in six ports

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APRIL 9, 2014

million in grant funding for clean diesel projects at six US ports. million in Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants to retrofit, replace, or repower diesel engines resulting in immediate emissions reductions in harmful pollution. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will award $4.2

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Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

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JULY 24, 2020

Neste, the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel, has opened four new fueling stations in northern and central California, providing greater accessibility to 100% renewable diesel. Neste MY Renewable Diesel is competitively priced and delivers superior value compared to other diesel fuel alternatives.

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EPA offering $2M in funding to reduce pollution from older diesel engines

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NOVEMBER 21, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has made available $2 million in funding for rebates to help public and private construction equipment owners replace or retrofit older diesel construction engines. Rebates will be offered as part of the Diesel Emission Reduction Act, also known as DERA. billion.

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$13.5M in EPA clean diesel grant funding available

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MAY 7, 2015

million in grant funding to help governments and nonprofit organizations switch to cleaner diesel engines. Nonprofit organizations may apply if they provide pollution reduction or educational services to diesel fleet owners or if their principal purpose is promoting clean transportation or air quality. million each.

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US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

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OCTOBER 20, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $50 million for clean diesel projects. These efforts will replace, retrofit or repower more than 8,000 older school buses, trucks, locomotives, vessels, and other diesel-powered machines. Diesel engines emit 7.3 Emerging Technologies grants.

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EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

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NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The companies failed to install particulate filters on some of their heavy-duty diesel trucks and failed to verify that trucks they hired for use in California complied with the state rule. Heavy-duty trucks can emit drastically higher levels of pollution when not equipped with required emissions controls. Schneider National, Inc.

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Greyrock, NREL study determines reduction in GHG and criteria pollutant emissions from using synthetic fuels produced from flare gas

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JULY 11, 2018

A “well-to-wheel” life cycle assessment (LCA) by a team from synthetic fuels producer Greyrock ( earlier post ), and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has determined the potential reduction of greenhouse gases and criteria pollutant emissions from the use of synthetic fuels directly converted from flare gas. billion liters (18.8

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German Federal Administrative Court rules diesel bans in cities possible

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

In a highly anticipated decision, the German Federal Administrative Court (Bundesverwaltungsgericht) in Leipzig has ruled that cities can ban highly polluting diesel cars if necessary to achieve NO 2 emission limits. g/m³ averaged over one year is met as soon as possible contains in the city of Düsseldorf.

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EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

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APRIL 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines. and conventional diesel fuels. drayage vehicles.

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Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Meeting standards for fine particle pollution, or PM 2.5 , is the San Joaquin Valley’s most critical air quality challenge. The San Joaquin Valley has the worst particulate matter pollution in California—and the worst in the nation for annual federal standards. The newly adopted 2018 Valley PM 2.5

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CARB approves Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation; to cut NOx 90%

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AUGUST 29, 2020

The California Air Resources Board has approved a multi-pronged regulation that will significantly reduce NO x emissions from heavy-duty diesel trucks. This regulation ensures that conventional diesel trucks will run as cleanly as possible at every point in their duty cycle.

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EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Under this competition, EPA anticipates awarding between 40 and 70 assistance agreements. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021.

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PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

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AUGUST 4, 2019

Funded by Pennsylvania’s share of the settlement with Volkswagen Group of America, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)is committing funding for a range of clean energy transportation projects on our roads, at schools, and at marine ports and airports. million settlement with Volkswagen. Multi-county. Allegheny County.

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Study links PM2.5 pollution with millions of preterm births globally

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FEBRUARY 19, 2017

Recent research has suggested that exposure to air pollution could also be a risk factor. exposures, inclusion of provider-initiated preterm births, and exposure to indoor air pollution. There are many known risk factors for preterm birth—from the mother’s age, to illness, to poverty and other social factors. Malley et al.

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US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDepartment of Justice (DOJ), and California Air Resources Board (CARB) announced a proposed settlement with Daimler AG and its American subsidiary Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC resolving alleged violations of the Clean Air Act and California law associated with emissions cheating.

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Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

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JUNE 8, 2018

pollution in the state. is especially burdensome in California and accounts for the greatest percentage of health impacts attributable to air pollution. This is the result of CARB’s programs that clean up cars and trucks, along with other programs including wood burning rules implemented by air districts. to predict PM 2.5

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California Air Resources Board approves $663M funding plan for clean cars, trucks, buses

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DECEMBER 15, 2017

The California Air Resources Board approved a $663-million low-carbon transportation plan to increase the use of clean cars, heavy-duty trucks, buses and freight equipment. While diesel trucks account for only 2% of vehicles in the state, they emit the majority of the smog-forming pollution, and two-thirds of all diesel soot.

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SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

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JULY 29, 2021

Creating a fuel cell engine for these trains would potentially eliminate their emissions and provide a much-needed reduction in air pollution from the railways that serve California’s warehouses and ports. SoCalGas is committing another $500,000 to advance the research.

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New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

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MAY 13, 2022

x 10 11 #/km for diesels. The aim is to bring transparency and insight to an area that has historically been under-researched, but which has now been thrown into the spotlight with ever-heavier vehicles and rapidly cleaning tailpipes. x 10 11 #/km for gasoline vehicles and 0.1

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Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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DECEMBER 8, 2017

The American Lung Association has been named the 2017 Clean Fuels Champion by Chicago Area Clean Cities (CACC), a nonprofit coalition dedicated to promoting clean-energy and clean-air solutions for transportation in the Chicago area impacting nearly 9 million people. —Harold P.

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CARB: clean fuels replaced more than 50% of diesel used in California in Q1 2023

Global Clean Energy buys Bakersfield refinery for $40M, converting to produce renewable diesel

EPHA: Coronavirus threat greater for polluted cities; clean air returning to cities in lockdown

New analysis suggests Uber adding significantly to pollution and traffic in European cities

CARB approves $1.5B investment in clean cars, trucks, mobility options for FY 2021-22

Canada publishing final new Clean Fuel Regulations

For First Time, 50% Of California Diesel Fuel Is Replaced By Clean Fuels

Vitesco Technologies wins major order for electric heating elements for diesel catalytic converters in 48V MHEVs

SwRI engineers develop near-zero emissions diesel engine technology; 90% reduction of NOx

I-5 electric truck charging sites mapped out by electric utilities; West Coast Clean Transit Corridor

IPG to demo Flameless Ceramic Turbine for clean, off-grid power in EV charging

Truck Manufacturers Sue to Continue Polluting

New Jersey adopts Advanced Clean Truck Rules

Researchers find two strains of diesel-eating bacteria in Antarctica

FCA US LLC to pay ~$300M in criminal penalties over diesel emissions test cheating

California Energy Commission awards nearly $70M to replace diesel school buses with electric school buses throughout state

UK government launches new clean air strategy; ending sales of conventional diesel and gasoline LDVs by 2040

Study finds that replacing older, highly polluting school buses could lead to 1.3 million fewer daily absences annually

Dearman flags diesel loophole in new London T-Charge anti-pollution scheme

Port of Long Beach achieves record pollution reductions; diesel PM down 88%, NOx down 56%

T&E: tests show cars powered by electrofuels emit high levels of criteria pollutants

Diesel-Killing Electric Delivery Vans To Help Clean Up Noisy, Smelly E-Commerce Mess

$4M from EPA available for clean diesel projects at ports

CARB targets heavy-duty diesel vehicle noncompliance in the Imperial Valley

EPA awarding $4.2M for clean diesel projects in six ports

Neste opens four new renewable diesel filling stations in California

EPA offering $2M in funding to reduce pollution from older diesel engines

$13.5M in EPA clean diesel grant funding available

US EPA awards $50M for clean diesel projects

EPA requires trucking companies to reduce air pollution near Los Angeles schools as part of emissions violation settlement

Greyrock, NREL study determines reduction in GHG and criteria pollutant emissions from using synthetic fuels produced from flare gas

German Federal Administrative Court rules diesel bans in cities possible

EPA making $20M available for clean diesel projects

Clean-air plan for San Joaquin Valley first to meet all federal standards for fine particle pollution; $5B in incentive funding required

CARB approves Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus Regulation; to cut NOx 90%

EPA announces $46M for latest Diesel Emissions Reduction Act funding

PA Governor Wolf announces $8.5M from Volkswagen Settlement to reduce transportation pollution

Study links PM2.5 pollution with millions of preterm births globally

US reaches $1.5B settlement with Daimler AG over emissions cheating in Mercedes-Benz diesels; civil penalty of $875M

Satellite study suggests California clean air regulations working to reduce PM2.5 emissions in state

California Air Resources Board approves $663M funding plan for clean cars, trucks, buses

SoCalGas contributing $500K to Sierra Northern Railway-led hydrogen fuel-cell switcher locomotive project

New Emissions Analytics study suggests pollution from tire wear now 1,850 times worse than exhaust emissions

Chicago Area Clean Cities names American Lung Association 2017 Clean Fuels Champion

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