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Obama climate plan calls for new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018; cleaner fuels and investment in advanced fossil energy

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Among the transportation-related elements of US President Barack Obama’s new climate action plan, which he is outlining today in a speech at Georgetown University, is the development of new fuel economy standards for heavy-duty vehicles post-2018. Preparing the US for the impacts of climate change. Earlier post.).

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BNSF and Wabtec commence battery-electric locomotive pilot test in California

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It’s a significant step forward for the rail industry and will change the course for even cleaner, more energy-efficient transport. —Alan Hamilton, Wabtec vice president, Engineering. The battery-electric locomotive pilot program is part of a $22.6-million The battery-electric locomotive pilot program is part of a $22.6-million

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Why EVs Aren't a Climate Change Panacea

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“Electric cars will not save the climate. Transportation accounts for only 27 percent of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) in the U.S.; Just accounting for miles driven , however, BEVs cars and trucks appear cleaner than ICE equivalents nearly everywhere in the U.S. Even assuming that the required EV targets were met in the U.S.

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BYD introducing second-generation battery-electric yard tractor

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million grant awarded to San Bernardino County Council of Governments (SBCOG) from the California Air Resources Board (CARB). This demonstration leads to the adaptation of cleaner technology on a much broader scale. The ongoing demonstration project at the BNSF facilities is paid for in large part by a $9.1-million

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UK government launches first Hydrogen Strategy

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With government analysis suggesting that 20-35% of the UK’s energy consumption by 2050 could be hydrogen-based, this new energy source could be critical to meet UK targets of net zero emissions by 2050 and cutting emissions by 78% by 2035, the government said—a view shared by the UK’s independent Climate Change Committee. million (US$3.5-million)

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DHL, Shell and Grundfos Bio-LNG pilot for road freight delivers 85% CO2 savings over conventional diesel

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In June 2021, DHL Freight started piloting a Bio-LNG solution (Bio-Liquefied Natural Gas from sustainable biomass) with Shell on three haulier trucks to reduce CO 2 emissions in road freight transport for DHL’s customer Grundfos. To fight against climate change, the transport sector needs true decarbonization.

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California ARB to award up to $10M for zero- and near-zero emission school buses

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A new program funded by proceeds from California’s cap-and-trade program aims to encourage the turnover of California’s school bus fleet to zero-emission and cleaner-burning school buses. Applications for grant funding will be accepted March 1-30.