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California to receive more than $236M to support transit agencies’ transition to zero-emission buses

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This funding comes from DOT’s Buses and Bus Facilities Program and Low or No Emission Vehicle (Low-No) Program, helping transit agencies purchase and lease new, cleaner vehicles and renovate and construct the infrastructure needed for zero-emission transit vehicles. Cleaner Transportation in the Coachella Valley. City of Fresno.

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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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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has adopted a plan that demonstrates to the US Environmental Protection Agency how the San Joaquin Valley air basin will attain each of four federal standards for fine particulate matter by regulatory deadlines. CARB expects significant benefits from the plan. tons per day of directly emitted PM 2.5

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Propel Fuels reports strong consumer adoption of renewable diesel in SoCal; retail sales up 300% over biodiesel

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Diesel HPR provides cleaner and more efficient combustion for more power and a smoother ride at a cost similar to or lower than petroleum diesel. Propel offers Diesel HPR at 32 locations across California in Los Angeles, Orange Country, San Diego, Inland Empire, Sacramento, Fresno and the Bay Area.

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Cal Energy Commission approves ~$9M for DC fast chargers; $12.6M for NGV incentives

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These incentives can help fleet managers replace aging gasoline and diesel vehicles with cleaner alternatives. California State University, Fresno Foundation, and Cleantech San Diego Association. The recipients are Physical Science Innovations, Inc., Zero net energy. Environmental and public health impacts of electricity generation.

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California ARB approves $200M VW zero-emission vehicle investment in California; first phase of $800M investment

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The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today approved the first of four plans by VW to invest $800 million over 10 years in zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) infrastructure, public outreach, and access to these ultra-clean vehicles for residents of disadvantaged communities. Earlier post.) million to the State in penalties.

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Refiners and Truckers Associations Challenge California LCFS in Federal Court

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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. In response to the lawsuit, Mary Nichols, CARB chairman, issued the following statement: Their actions are shameful. LCFS Complaint.

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Study: more stringent O3 and PM2.5 air pollution standards could save thousands of lives, greatly improve public health

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The authors emphasized that their findings do not specifically address an individual’s health risk or the personal benefits of cleaner air, but rather assess population level health impacts. Fresno, CA: 260 lives saved, 672 fewer morbidities and 390,551 fewer impacted days. Cromar, Laura A. Gladson, Lars D. 201602-103AR.

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