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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

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JUNE 27, 2019

Canada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Catherine McKenna, and the Chair of the California Air Resources Board, Mary Nichols, today signed a new cooperation agreement to advance cleaner vehicles and fuels. Canada is developing a Clean Fuel Standard that will cut emissions by 30 million tonnes in 2030.

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New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2018

Cuomo announced that New York will utilize the $127.7 million received from the 2016 Volkswagen settlement to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles and other clean vehicles in the state. The funds were secured through the Attorney General’s settlement with Volkswagen in close collaboration with DEC.

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EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

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APRIL 22, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $5 million in grant funding for 4 clean diesel projects at ports in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. These vessels operate between Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey and terminal locations in New York City.

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3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

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DECEMBER 22, 2020

The governors of Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, and the mayor of the District of Columbia announced that theirs will be the first jurisdictions to launch a new multi-state program that the principals expect will invest some $300 million per year in cleaner transportation choices.

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NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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DECEMBER 30, 2020

million for school bus operators to acquire cleaner forms of transportation with lower emissions. Under the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) program, $16.4 million is also now available through the NYTVIP to school bus operators statewide to support the purchase of cleaner, less polluting buses.

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

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JANUARY 16, 2021

Over the last three years, EPA has provided nearly $300 million in grants and rebates to modernize diesel fleets with cleaner heavy-duty trucks and equipment, according to EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. Region 2 (New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, U.S. Applicants may apply until 16 March 2021. Background.

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DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

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FEBRUARY 16, 2023

Additionally, in coordination with the US Department of Transportation through the Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, DOE announced its intent to release funding to address barriers to a cleaner, safer, more affordable, and more reliable Made in America EV charging network. Cummins Inc.:

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Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

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OCTOBER 27, 2016

The report, Clean Air Future: Health and Climate Benefits of Zero Emission Vehicles , was produced by the American Lung Association in California. Under this report’s “ZEV Future” scenario, 100% of the new car sales and approximately 65% of all cars on the road are assumed to be ZEVs by 2050 in the 10 ZEV States. New York: $7.9

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What’s In It For Me?

Creative Greenius

MARCH 11, 2015

That’s what someone always asks when I pitch them our South Bay Clean Power initiative, especially when they find out I’m doing this work full time. And that’s exactly the life I have enjoyed, moving to Southern California within a year of graduating high school in New Jersey. “What’s in it for me?”

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Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

Only three states—California, Maryland, and New Jersey—landed in the top tier of the scoring methodology, and 12 states fell into tier three, the lowest. Efforts should shift from building highway networks to building other forms of transportation that are cleaner, more efficient, and in high demand.

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Governors of 11 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Agree to Work Together Toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuels; Timeline for Developing a Potential Low Carbon Fuel Standard for Region

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DECEMBER 31, 2009

The Commonwealth’s Clean Energy Biofuels Act, signed in July 2008, also required Massachusetts to seek an agreement with its fellow RGGI member states to implement a LCFS on a regional basis.

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Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

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AUGUST 22, 2017

With uncertainty at the federal level, California must maintain its success and leadership in equitably growing the clean energy economy. Both rail and bus emissions decreased during this time, due in part to the state’s efforts to transition to cleaner fuels and to electrify public transportation. —Adam Fowler.

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USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2017

Juneau, the Capital City of Alaska, has a clean, renewable source of energy, local hydropower. This project will begin to fulfill Mountain Rides' goal of moving from diesel powered buses to cleaner, cheaper, easier to maintain battery electric buses. New Jersey Transit. Bloomington-Normal Public Transit System.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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APRIL 10, 2010

I will continue to work with Senators Kerry and Lieberman to produce a new bill that has a new focus that will lead to energy independence, create the jobs that we will need to become a vibrant, viable economy in the 21st century, and a green economy and clean up the air. ”. Overview of RGGI. Gases: CO 2 emissions.

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Canada and California to work together on cleaner transportation

New York to invest $127.7 million Volkswagen settlement in clean vehicles

EPA awards $5M in Clean Diesel Grants to 4 port projects

3 East Coast states and DC first to participate in TCI-P cap-and-invest program for transportation

NY to award $18.9M to increase number of electric buses in state

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

DOE awarding $7.4M to 7 projects for medium-and heavy-duty EV and hydrogen corridor infrastructure plans

Lung Association report highlights health and climate costs of petroleum-based transportation and the benefits of shifting to ZEVs

What’s In It For Me?

Analysis concludes that current transportation policy in most US states will likely worsen GHG emission trends in US

Governors of 11 Northeast and Mid-Atlantic States Agree to Work Together Toward Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Fuels; Timeline for Developing a Potential Low Carbon Fuel Standard for Region

Ninth annual Green Innovation Index finds California light-duty vehicle emissions spike; major challenge to 2030 climate goals

USDOT awarding $55M to support purchase of Low-No buses; electric buses and infrastructure

Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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