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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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This funding comes from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle (Low-No) Program, helping transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles and renovate and construct the infrastructure needed for zero-emission transit vehicles. Cleaner Transportation in the Coachella Valley. City of Fresno.

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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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Tightened controls on residential wood-burning stoves and fireplaces, and enhanced incentives for cleaner-burning alternatives. Enhanced incentives for purchase of cleaner agricultural equipment and commercial underfired charbroilers. CARB expects significant benefits from the plan. tons per day of directly emitted PM 2.5

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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These incentives can help fleet managers replace aging gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. Three grants totaling nearly $15 million will expand incubator-type services and facilities available to clean energy entrepreneurs in the Bay Area, Central Valley, and San Diego regions. Zero net energy.

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San Joaquin Valley receives $12.9M from CARB for clean trucks

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Emissions from heavy-duty vehicles are primarily under the regulatory jurisdiction of state and federal government, and voluntary incentive programs are critical to transitioning fleets to the next generation of cleaner technologies and achieving reductions needed to meet air quality standards.

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California ARB approves $200M VW zero-emission vehicle investment in California; first phase of $800M investment

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved the first of four plans by VW to invest $800 million over 10 years in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, public outreach, and access to these ultra-clean vehicles for residents of disadvantaged communities. Earlier post.) million to the State in penalties.

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California ARB Report Finds Fine Particle Air Pollution Responsible for 9,000 Premature Deaths in State Each Year; Based on US EPA Peer-Reviewed Study

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The review, undertaken as a public process every five years, was completed this spring and included peer review by the federal Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee. There is no question particulate pollution is causing premature deaths here in California and nationwide. While it is recognized that exposure to PM 2.5

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Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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The EPA sets standards for six principal air pollutants to meet its obligation under the Clean Air Act to protect the health of the American public, including vulnerable populations, by an adequate margin of safety. Fresno, CA: 260 lives saved, 672 fewer morbidities and 390,551 fewer impacted days.

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