Green Car Congress

MAY 27, 2014

Due to strong federal and state emissions standards, the average new car has gotten 43% cleaner since 1998. To determine GHG emissions, UCS considered the fuel economy, fuel type, and sales volume of each type of vehicle sold by each automaker in the 2013 model year (MY2013). Climate Change Coal Emissions Fuel Efficiency'

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 21, 2017

Achieving the 2030 target under the proposed plan will continue to build on investments in clean energy and set the California economy on a trajectory to achieving an 80% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Achieve 50% Renewables Portfolio Standard (RPS) by 2030; doubling of energy efficiency savings by 2030.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 18, 2013

The global energy supply became 6% cleaner from 1971 to 1990,in response to the oil shocks of the 1970s. Since 1990, however, the ESCII (2010 = 100) has remained essentially static, changing by less than 1%. The world must slow the growth of energy demand as well as make its energy supply cleaner, the IEA said. tCO 2 /TJ (2.39

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 15, 2021

By Max Baumhefner & Dylan Sullivan Nevada is considering legislation that would help the state drive on cleaner, cheaper electricity. Courtesy of NRDC.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 21, 2011

The cap-and-trade joins a suite of other major climate program measures including standards for ultra-clean cars (Advanced Clean Cars, earlier post ), low-carbon fuels (Low Carbon Fuel Standard, earlier post ) and renewable electricity. Earlier post.) —ARB Chairman Mary D. business-as-usual.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2009

The scoping plan for AB32, California’s climate change legislation, originally had proposed a cool cars measure based on reflective paints. It represents the kind of innovative thinking we need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our vehicles and steer our economy toward a low-carbon future. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).

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Blink Charging

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Make sure they use regionally standard EV connectors. LEED’s stated goal is to help create buildings that: Reduce contribution to global climate change. The more chargers we have, the quicker we can facilitate the switch from polluting internal combustion engine vehicles to cleaner, greener EVs. Why get LEED certified?

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Baua Electric

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Policies such as feed-in tariffs, renewable portfolio standards, and carbon pricing can incentivize the adoption of renewable energy technologies and their integration into existing energy systems. Integrating these sources helps mitigate climate change, reduce air pollution, and protect ecosystems.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

The National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NPRA) filed a legal challenge to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) with the US District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno Division. 1492, and the federal Renewable Fuels Standard. Tags: Climate Change Fuels Policy. 109-58, 119 Stat.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 22, 2010

The other goal, of course, is the system’s ultimate purpose: to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by channeling funds into cleaner technologies. Verification of the emission reduction or carbon sequestration is critical in efforts to mitigate climate change. The Role of Offsets in Climate Change Legislation , by Brian J.

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Plug in America

MARCH 22, 2024

On March 20, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the final vehicle standards for cars, pickup trucks, and SUVs. EPA standards aren’t new. There are EPA vehicle standards in place right now. The target amount of average tailpipe emissions gets a bit lower each year, resulting in progressively cleaner cars.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 28, 2014

Compared to the 2010 “Business as Usual” scenario—which includes all adopted emission control measures for the South Coast—NO x levels must be reduced by 65% and by 75% to meet the 2023 and 2032 ozone standards, respectively. California’s Climate Protection Strategies do not help meet NAAQS Standards.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 30, 2010

Secretary Bowles set the limit today at the statutory maximum of 25 percent and released the Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, which contains a portfolio of policies designed to meet the limit. Existing policies contributing to this include: Federal and California light duty vehicle standards (2.6% by 2020.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 12, 2013

emissions, the NO x and SO 2 increases are significant enough to notably change total national emissions, they conclude.China has made a firm commitment to improve its air quality. In February 2012, the China State Council approved its first national ambient air quality standard for PM 2.5 , which will come into effect by the end of 2015.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 28, 2024

Enhancing competitiveness The primary objective of the PLI scheme is to enhance the competitiveness of manufacturing in India by addressing sectoral obstacles, fostering economies of scale, and ensuring efficiency. The policy includes financial incentives, development of standards, and raising awareness about battery recycling.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Washington Governor Jay Inslee announced a set of proposals to transition Washington to cleaner sources of energy and to meet greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limits adopted by the state Legislature in 2008. Cleaner transportation options for consumers. Climate Change Electric (Battery) Emissions Infrastructure Policy'

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Cars That Think

AUGUST 19, 2023

Europe Is Getting Serious About Developing a Hydrogen Economy H2Mare is one of three hydrogen flagship projects that have received a total of €700 million in funding from the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. In the fight against climate change, many countries have pledged to reduce their CO2 emissions to net zero.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 24, 2011

The US Department of Transportation (DOT), the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the state of California have announced a single timeframe for proposing fuel economy and greenhouse gas standards for model year 2017-2025 cars and light-duty trucks. The EPA standard would be equivalent to 35.5 Earlier post.)

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The fact is, we’ve never come anywhere near cutting emissions five percent in a single year in a period of economic stability—and yet, in order to meet our climate goal by 2030, we have to. But, if any state can achieve this level of reductions while supporting a healthy economy, it’s California. lower and 8.3%

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

The battery pack takes a long time to fully recharge (usually overnight), and even using an expensive commercial recharger takes considerably longer than refilling a standard gasoline tank. The potential impacts of PEVs on climate change are of particular concern. their longest trips, such as weekend and holiday road trips).

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EV Connect

JUNE 27, 2022

Avista is addressing climate change-related issues by using cheaper and cleaner fuel, more efficiently utilizing grid infrastructure, and integrating renewable power resources. The Challenge As an energy provider, Avista carefully considers how its business intersects with the environment.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 27, 2012

The Advanced Clean Cars package will help clean our air, help us fight climate change, and perhaps most important for average citizens, save thousands of dollars over the life of the vehicles. The replacement of separate NMOG and oxides of nitrogen (NO x ) standards. with combined NMOG plus NO x standards. 150,000 miles.

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Plug in America

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Imagine a transportation option that has the fun and flexibility of a bike, is a fraction of the price of a car, can park almost anywhere for free, and produces almost zero climate-changing emissions. Over time, cars and light-duty trucks have become cleaner and more efficient (Thanks EPA and NHTSA!), Think again.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 13, 2011

Under the WEO 2011 central scenario, oil demand rises from 87 million barrels per day (mb/d) in 2010 to 99 mb/d in 2035, with all the net growth coming from the transport sector in emerging economies. The passenger vehicle fleet doubles to almost 1.7 billion in 2035. While there is still time to act, the window of opportunity is closing.

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If we do not prepare ourselves, we risk becoming the dumping ground for the world’s dirtiest right hand drive vehicles, instead of a quick adopter of better, cleaner technologies. . In New Zealand’s fight against climate change, e-mobility is a low-hanging fruit, especially given our supply of renewable energy. .

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

In a speech on Tuesday at the National Automobile Dealers Association meeting in Washington, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Andrew Wheeler outlined the Trump Administration’s thinking on national fuel economy standards and California. Earlier post.). —Andrew Wheeler.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 17, 2015

Since it can refuel from a standard household outlet and from a gasoline station, it needs no new infrastructure. It is a terrifyingly destructive cycle that we humans have instituted, but it is so entrenched in our habits, economy, and convictions that it sometimes seems impossible to reverse. Click to enlarge.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 3, 2018

This would result in an average fuel economy for passenger cars of 43.7 And, perhaps most controversially, the Administration is proposing torpedoing California’s ability to set its own standards. The Administration proposal would also block the many other states that use California standards from moving forward.

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EV Match

AUGUST 29, 2022

The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is arguably the most significant piece of climate legislation the United States has ever seen, including significant investments in clean energy and consumer incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption. How the IRA will help tackle climate change.

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Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

APRIL 16, 2009

Cleantech Blog Cleantechblog.com, the premier cleantech site for commentary on news and technology relating to clean tech, greentech, energy, climate change and carbon, and the environment. Ontological Shock An Open Letter to Fred Krupp Report from GridEcon Conference SGS Climate Change Head on the First Carbon Credit.

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My Energi

APRIL 13, 2021

As well as supporting the local economy, there’s normally a lot less packaging involved and the produce is often fresher! Remove single use plastic products from your cleaning routine and swap to to a cleaner way of cleaning with Ocean Saver Products. Upcycle and recycle projects ideas to try during #thegreenreset. Amazing right?!

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 20, 2009

Oceans, already expanding from warmth and melting glaciers, would rise, increasing coastal flooding; a chain reaction of climate changes is projected to lead to harsher, more widespread droughts and more powerful storms. Reductions in Emissions. China recently surpassed the US as the world’s biggest producer of GHGs.

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Charged EVs

MAY 18, 2021

Federal emissions and fuel economy regulations have been instrumental in encouraging (or coercing) automakers to produce EVs, and to make their legacy vehicles cleaner. Under President Obama, the EPA set the first federal greenhouse gas standard for cars. Q&A with former EPA exec Margo Oge.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 10, 2010

Markey of Massachusetts, both Democrats, built their climate change bill last year in large measure around it. The three lawmakers plan to introduce legislation next month that would apply different carbon controls to individual sectors of the economy instead of setting a national target. Western Climate Initiative (WCI).

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Baua Electric

MAY 12, 2024

Further, as one of the most polluting sectors globally and the most polluting in rich countries , it is necessary that transportation clean up its act, and fast, in order to avoid the worst effects of climate change. China has heretofore not been a major player in car exports, but that’s changing.

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