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CARB approves 2022 Scoping Plan; aggressive targets for reductions in petroleum use, air pollution and greeenhouse gas emissions

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The California Air Resources Board last week approved the final proposed 2022 Scoping Plan ( earlier post ), a roadmap to reduce demand for petroleum by 94%, cut air pollution by 71%, reduce greenhouse gas emissions 85%, and reach carbon neutrality by 2045. Fuels: the energy source used to power vehicles and the facilities that produce them.

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European Parliament approves phase-out of time-based road charging with switch to tolls; reduced charges for low- and zero-emission vehicles

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However, member states will still be able to retain vignettes for specific parts of this network, if they can prove that a new mode of charging would be disproportionate to expected revenue. They will also have to reduce considerably the charges for zero- or low-emission vehicles.

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Mayor of London expanding Ultra Low Emission Zone London-wide; new £110M scrappage scheme

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The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will expand the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) ( earlier post ) London-wide. The expansion will come into effect on 29 August 2023 and will operate across all London boroughs up to the existing Low Emission Zone boundary for large and heavy vehicles. Source: Transport for London. Source TfL.

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UC Davis researcher finds ride-hailing EVs offer triple the emissions benefits of a personally owned EV

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That said, California passed legislation in 2018 that compels transportation networking companies to become cleaner, and part of that involves electrification. So there is currently regulatory pressure for these companies to use cleaner vehicles regardless of the pandemic situation. —Alan Jenn.

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A shift to EVs and clean power could save almost 90,000 American lives by 2050: study

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A report from the American Lung Association has suggested that if the United States were to eliminate gas-guzzling vehicles from its car lots by 2035 and replace them with zero-emissions vehicles, the nation could see a decrease of 89,300 premature deaths by 2050. So that’s an important part, too. These include a reduction of 2.2

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Air Products announces multi-billion dollar net-zero blue hydrogen energy complex in Edmonton, Alberta

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This development is consistent with Air Products’ growth strategy of executing global megaprojects that enable a transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future. Hydrogen-fueled electricity will offset the remaining five percent of emissions. blue hydrogen). blue hydrogen).

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Volvo Trucks enters LNG truck segment in India, fuel technology ‘first step’ towards its 2040 carbon neutrality target – ET Auto

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Volvo claims the LNG truck emits 20% less CO2 compared to equivalent diesel-run trucks, and there’s no CO2 emission if BioLNG is used to power the trucks. Industry leaders believe LNG powered trucks have good prospects as, a[art from being a cleaner alternative to diesel, they also have far longer intervals between fuel refillings.

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