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Port of Long Beach increases green ship incentive, exempts low-NOx natural gas trucks from Clean Truck Fund Rate

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The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners earlier this month approved changes centered around incorporating the international Environmental Ship Index (ESI) into the Port’s Green Ship Incentive Program, which began in 2012. Vessels with main engines meeting International Maritime Organization’s Tier III standard (no more than 3.4

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NY Governor orders regulatory action to require all LDVs sold in state to be zero-emissions by 2035

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California’s action finalizing the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation last month unlocked New York's ability to adopt the same regulation. New pollutant standards for model year 2026 through model year 2034 passenger cars, light-duty trucks, and medium-duty vehicles with internal combustion engines would also be required.

Emissions 186
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SEMA sponsors ZEV conversion rebate bill in California; up to $2,000 rebate

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SEMA said that the legislation will allow California to support small businesses and maintain its rich car culture, while assisting consumers that want to convert their vehicles to cleaner engines. However, none of these programs assist with ZEV conversions of internal-combustion engine vehicles.

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ICCT study assesses infrastructure needed to support near term deployment of zero-emission Class 4-8 vehicles in US

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A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) assesses the near-term charging and refueling infrastructure needs for zero-emission Class 4-8 medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDV) at the national and sub-national levels. kWh and hydrogen prices as low as $8/kg.

Emissions 442
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LA Metro to purchase up to 25 new BYD electric buses as part of $30M pilot project

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The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors approved a contract with BYD Motors for the manufacture and delivery of up to 25 new all-electric buses as part of a $30-million clean air bus technology pilot project.

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California ARB approves ACC II rule; 100% of LDVs to be PHEVS, ZEV by 2035; LEV IV emissions requirements

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The California Air Resources Board approved the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rule. Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out the sale of internal combustion cars. The Clean Vehicle Rebate Project (CVRP) provides up to $7,000 for income-qualified drivers to buy or lease a ZEV.

PHEV 195
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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.

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